Meniscus tear treatment approaches are a subject of significant controversy and debate within the medical community, often leading to patient confusion due to conflicting advice from healthcare providers. This summary explains the complexities involved in treating meniscus tears and highlights the transformative impact of orthobiologics and regenerative medicine on both surgical and nonsurgical options. It also introduces a simple, homebased rehabilitation program suitable for addressing both acute injuries typical in young athletes and degenerative conditions common in older adults. The goal is to provide comprehensive information to help patients make informed decisions about treatments that will improve knee strength and quality of life.

00:00 Introduction
02:00 Meniscus Tears: Acute vs Degenerative
07:38 Meniscus Repair Surgery
10:28 Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy
14:43 Exercise and Physical Therapy
17:10 Knee Injections: Cortisone and Hyaluronic Acid
18:25 Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
20:48 Dietary Supplements
23:33 Knee Braces
25:18 Sample Exercise / Rehab Program


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Supplements
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Soft Tissue & Rehab
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Braces & Supports
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Tennis/Golfer’s elbow brace: https://amzn.to/3ZEGgE1
Superfeet orthotic inserts: https://amzn.to/436tRf5

Recommended Textbooks & Resources
The Trigger Point Manual: https://amzn.to/4340cTt
Trigger Point Wall Charts: https://amzn.to/47SjGft

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► ABOUT ME

Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He focuses on maximizing nonsurgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California.
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Website: https://www.jeffreypengmd.com/

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My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.