This video is a patient testimonial featuring Dr. Don Buford and his patient, Kevin, who is sharing his experience just one day after a specialized knee procedure.
Medical Background & Procedure
- Condition: Kevin suffered from multiple injuries to his knee: an ACL tear that was not significantly displaced, a posterior horn medial meniscus tear, and a displaced grade three MCL tear.
- Treatment: Dr. Buford performed an arthroscopic medial meniscus repair along with an MCL reconstruction. Additionally, he utilized an advanced stem cell application where bone marrow was harvested from Kevin's hip (iliac crest) and injected to treat the non-displaced ACL tear.
Post-Operative Status (1 Day Post-Op)
- Knee Pain: Kevin rates his current knee pain as a very low 2 out of 10. He manages this pain by taking a prescribed pain pill once every six hours.
- Harvest Site Comfort: When asked about the bone marrow harvest site on his hip, Kevin notes that it does not bother him much at all and is less noticeable than the pain in his knee.
- Physical Appearance: Dr. Buford shows the patient's knee, highlighting the covered arthroscopy portals and the specific area on the medial side where the MCL reconstruction was performed.
