This video features a patient testimonial shared by Dr. Don Buford regarding a recovery following a rotator cuff repair.
Key Highlights:
- Procedure: The patient underwent an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair that was augmented with a Regeneten patch—an absorbable bovine collagen patch used to help support tissue healing.
- Timeline & Recovery: For the first six weeks following surgery, the patient performed at-home exercises independently. Formal physical therapy began at the six-week mark.
- Results: The patient experienced an exceptionally smooth recovery, achieving nearly full range of motion by the very first day of formal physical therapy. At the three-month follow-up milestone, he demonstrates excellent, unrestricted shoulder mobility in all directions, and an in-office ultrasound confirmed that the repair looked great.
