Enhancing Meniscus Repair With PRP

00:00:00: So what does the data say?

00:00:02: In short, when you add PRP, meniscus repair gets better with bio.

00:00:07: Across seven studies, including three systematic reviews, PRP consistently shows a measurable benefit.

00:00:20: Welcome back to Better with BioBits.

00:00:22: I'm Sarah.

00:00:23: And I'm Mark.

00:00:24: Today we're kicking off our first episode with a biologic that's getting a lot of attention in sports medicine.

00:00:31: Platelet-rich plasma.

00:00:32: And how it can make meniscus repair, well, Better.

00:00:36: With bio.

00:00:38: Miniscule tears are one of the most common knee injuries we see.

00:00:41: And while surgeons aim to repair whenever possible using our Fibre Stitch One Point Five, the challenge is often biology.

00:00:48: The avascular zones just don't heal well.

00:00:51: Exactly.

00:00:53: That's where biologic augmentation comes in.

00:00:56: If we can improve healing, reduce complications, and give surgeons more confidence to repair rather than remove tissue, everyone wins.

00:01:05: especially the patient.

00:01:06: And that's the heart of this series, showing how procedures can become better with bio through smart evidence-driven augmentation.

00:01:14: Let's talk biologics.

00:01:16: First, platelet-rich plasma, a patient-derived concentration of growth factors that support tissue healing, inflammation modulation, and cell recruitment.

00:01:28: This can be our ACP double syringe, ACP max, or the angel system.

00:01:35: Then there's autologous thrombin serum produced by our thrombinator, which can be paired with PRP to create a biologic fibrin glue.

00:01:43: It helps keep the PRP right where the surgeon wants it, inside the tear.

00:01:48: Surgeons appreciate that it's all autologous, easy to prepare, and fits seamlessly into the repair workflow.

00:01:56: So what does the data say?

00:01:58: In short, when you add PRP, meniscus repair gets better with bio.

00:02:03: Across seven studies, including three systematic reviews, PRP consistently shows a measurable benefit.

00:02:10: Here are the numbers that matter.

00:02:30: reduced by thirty-five to fifty percent.

00:02:33: That's meaningful and it's particularly important for complex tears or those in the avascular zones, cases surgeons historically struggled with.

00:02:43: In the OR, PRP is typically introduced after tear preparation.

00:02:49: Once the meniscus has been rasped and the sutures are partially placed or at the very end of the procedure when the joint is dry.

00:02:57: Your role as a rep is timing.

00:02:59: Make sure PRP and thrombin are processed correctly, delivered efficiently, and ready precisely when the surgeon reaches the augmentation step.

00:03:08: Smooth workflow equals happier surgeon.

00:03:12: And a better repair.

00:03:14: Imagine this, a high-volume sports surgeon who is already doing a lot of meniscal repairs with our FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® FibreStitch® F. After adopting PRP plus autologous fibrin, he sees a clear uptick in healing, especially in tears extending into the avascular zones.

00:03:35: He also notices fewer callbacks for pain and less need for follow-up imaging.

00:03:40: And importantly, he expands the types of tears he is now willing to attempt to repair.

00:03:47: That's the power of biologic confidence.

00:03:50: Here's your core message for surgeons.

00:03:52: PRP is a clinically supported adjunct that improves functional outcomes and reduces failure rates, especially in avascular or complex meniscal tears.

00:04:04: And here's a way to handle the common objection.

00:04:06: PRP studies are inconsistent.

00:04:09: True, protocols vary.

00:04:11: But across seven studies, the trend is consistent.

00:04:14: Improved healing, lower failure rates and excellent safety.

00:04:19: And with our system's ACP, ACP Max, or ANGEL together with the thrombinator, we can provide easily deliverable, reproducible PRP compositions and proven clinical efficacy.

00:04:32: As always, we stay balanced.

00:04:34: There are limitations, variability in PRP prep and application, mixed findings in some systematic reviews, small sample sizes in certain trials.

00:04:46: But overall, the evidence supports PRP as a safe, effective and practical option for improving meniscal repair outcomes.

00:04:56: That's it for episode one, Better with Biobits, enhancing meniscus repair with PRP.

00:05:04: Join us next time as we look at biologic strategies for rotator cuff repair.

00:05:11: Thanks for listening to Better

00:05:12: with Biobits.