This video features a 6-week post-procedure follow-up shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics, highlighting a patient’s notable recovery from a distal biceps tendon injury.
Key Highlights:
- The Injury: The patient presented with a partial tear in his distal biceps tendon (the tendon connecting the biceps muscle to the forearm at the elbow joint). Before seeking treatment, his weakness and pain were so severe that he was physically unable to lift a pillow off his bed.
- The Treatment: Rather than going the route of surgical repair, the patient received a targeted, in-office Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection to stimulate tissue healing.
- Results at 6 Weeks:
- Gym Progression: Under the guidance of his trainer, the patient has already returned to weight training. At six weeks out, he is comfortably completing 3 sets of 12 repetitions using 5-pound weights.
- Daily Mobility: He reports a massive improvement in his everyday function, noting that he can now twist and turn a shower knob smoothly without experiencing any pain in his hand or arm.
