Non-Surgical Meniscus & Knee Ligament Repair in Folsom
Regenerative injections that support the knee’s own healing response and help restore joint stability — without arthroscopic surgery.
- No arthroscopy required
- Same-day, in-office procedure
- Staged return-to-sport plan
Most evaluations are scheduled within 48 hours.
Why meniscus tears heal so slowly
Only the outer rim of the meniscus has a real blood supply.
Does your knee catch, lock, or give way?
Meniscus and ligament injuries produce a different pattern than arthritis — these are the signs that point to a structural tear rather than general wear.
Catching or locking
The knee jams mid-movement, or won’t fully straighten without a click.
Pain when twisting
Sharp, specific pain when you pivot, change direction, or get out of a car.
Giving-way feeling
The knee buckles unexpectedly, especially on uneven ground or stairs.
Joint-line tenderness
Press along the seam of the knee and you find one specific painful spot.
Trimming the tear isn’t the same as healing it
Arthroscopic meniscectomy is still the default recommendation for many tears. Here’s the trade-off that often isn’t explained clearly.
Arthroscopic surgery
- Meniscectomy removes cushioning tissue that does not grow back.
- Losing meniscal tissue increases contact pressure and can accelerate arthritis onset.
- Weeks of crutches, swelling management, and restricted loading.
- Large trials have found no benefit over structured therapy for many degenerative tears.
Regenerative approach
- Nothing is removed — the goal is to support repair in tissue that still has healing potential.
- Growth factors delivered directly into a zone with naturally limited blood supply.
- No crutches, no immobilizing brace, no operating room.
- Surgery remains available later if the tear does not respond.
Two therapies for meniscus and ligament injuries
Your protocol depends on tear location, tear pattern, and whether ligament laxity is also present.
PRP Treatments
Platelet-rich plasma concentrated from your own blood, delivered into the tear zone to supply growth factors to tissue with poor natural blood flow. The primary tool for meniscal work.
Explore PRP treatmentsProlozone Therapy
An oxygen-ozone and nutrient injection used around lax ligaments and the joint capsule to reduce inflammation and support the structures that keep the knee stable.
Explore prolozone therapyWho these injections are built for
Candidacy is confirmed after we review your MRI and examine how the knee behaves under load.
Complete ruptures are different. A fully torn ACL or a locked bucket-handle tear usually needs surgical repair — we’ll tell you that directly rather than sell you injections.
- Partial or degenerative meniscus tears
- ACL or MCL sprains without complete rupture
- Chronic knee instability after an old injury
- Lingering pain months after a sports injury
- Told you need arthroscopy but want to try conservative care first
Three steps from evaluation to recovery
Structural evaluation
We review your MRI, test ligament stability, and identify the exact tear pattern and location driving your symptoms.
Targeted injection protocol
PRP or prolozone placed under imaging guidance into the tear zone and any lax supporting ligaments.
Functional rehabilitation
A staged loading programme that rebuilds control and strength before you return to cutting, pivoting, or sport.
Your questions, answered
Some can. The outer third of the meniscus has blood supply and genuine healing capacity, and many degenerative tears become symptom-free with the right loading programme and support. Tears in the inner zone are less predictable. Your MRI tells us which category you’re in before we recommend anything.
Most patients begin controlled loading within one to two weeks and progress to running or cutting over roughly six to twelve weeks, depending on the tear and your sport. Rushing this is the most common reason results disappoint, so the timeline is built around your response rather than a fixed calendar.
That’s very common, and it changes the plan. We treat the joint environment as a whole rather than chasing the tear alone, which often means combining approaches. Your evaluation will cover both.
For meniscus and ligament work, yes — we need to see the tear pattern. If you already have imaging, bring it. If not, we’ll advise you on getting it before any treatment is scheduled.
Regenerative injections are generally not covered and are paid out of pocket. Portions of the evaluation or imaging may be billable. You’ll have full pricing in writing before anything is booked.
Trust your knee again
Book a consultation with our Folsom naturopathic team to find out if PRP or prolozone is right for your meniscus or ligament injury.
Bring your MRI if you have it — we’ll review it with you.
Medical disclaimer: The information on this page is for general education and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The regenerative therapies described here are not FDA-approved to cure, treat, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary and no specific outcome is guaranteed. Candidacy is determined only after an in-person evaluation with a licensed provider.