This video features a 2-month post-procedure check-in shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics, focusing on a patient utilizing advanced orthobiologics to delay or avoid total joint replacement surgery.
Key Highlights:
- The Condition: The patient presented with severe, advanced arthritis in both knees. Clinically, her joints were classified as stage three and four, with her medial (inner) compartments sitting at a Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 4 (severe, bone-on-bone) and her lateral (outer) compartments at a Grade 3.
- The Treatment: To treat these advanced symptoms, Dr. Buford performed a comprehensive, office-based Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) "stem cell" procedure. Under precise ultrasound guidance, the cells were delivered using a dual-target approach: intra-articularly (inside the joint space) and intraosseously (directly into the bone tissue).
- Results at 2 Months:
- Functional Mobility: The patient demonstrates her improved mobility on camera. Before the procedure, she couldn't bend straight down to pick something up without awkwardly turning her leg outward to avoid intense pain. At two months, she can bend straight down easily and painlessly.
- Daily Activities: She reports that she can now walk up and down stairs without experiencing pain. While she occasionally feels a minor sensation due to the advanced stage of her arthritis, it happens "hardly ever."
- Overall Improvement: The patient estimates she is already at least 60% better overall.
- Looking Forward: Dr. Buford emphasizes that a 60% improvement at just two months is an excellent sign. Because the cellular healing response typically ramps up through the three-to-four-month mark, her knee function and pain relief are expected to continue improving from here.
