Meniscus tear treatment without surgery.
Many partial and degenerative meniscus tears don't need arthroscopy. Get a free, in-person review of your imaging and an honest answer about your non-surgical options.
The basics
Meniscus tear — do you need surgery?
Not every meniscus tear needs surgery. Partial and degenerative tears — especially the kind that show up alongside normal wear-and-tear — often respond to non-surgical, regenerative care. The tears that usually do need repair are large, unstable ones that cause true locking. The only way to know which you have is a physician's review of your MRI.
Honest candidacy
Are you a good candidate?
Non-surgical, regenerative care works best when there's still tissue to work with. We'll tell you the truth — for free.
We often help
- Partial or degenerative meniscus tears
- Meniscus pain alongside moderate arthritis
- Mechanical-type pain that isn't truly locking the knee
- Pain that hasn't responded to rest, PT, or injections
- Active adults wanting to avoid arthroscopy
When it may be too advanced
- Large bucket-handle tears causing true locking
- Complete radial or root tears
- Bone-on-bone arthritis driving the pain
If that's you, we'll say so at no charge and point you to the right next step.
Straight answers
Meniscus tear questions people ask
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Get an honest answer about your meniscus tear — free.
Talk to a board-certified physician before you decide on surgery. No pressure, and $0 if there's no medical need.