This video features a patient testimonial shared by Dr. Don Buford, focusing on a patient's recovery six weeks after receiving shoulder surgery.
Key Highlights:
- Background: The patient suffered from a proximal biceps tendon tear inside the shoulder joint. Dr. Buford initially attempted conservative, non-surgical approaches to heal the injury, but the patient continued to struggle with pain and poor shoulder function.
- Procedure: Because non-surgical treatments failed, she underwent a soft tissue biceps tenodesis (a procedure where the tendon is surgically reattached to the bone to relieve pain and stabilize the arm).
- Results: At her six-week post-op checkup, the patient shows excellent recovery progress. She demonstrates a great range of motion by raising both arms fully overhead and forward without pain. Dr. Buford notes that with her mobility fully restored, the next phase of her recovery will focus on rebuilding strength.
