This video features a patient follow-up shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics, highlighting the long-term effectiveness of a regenerative procedure as an alternative to a total knee replacement.
Key Highlights:
- The Diagnosis: Two and a half years prior, the patient was diagnosed with advanced knee arthritis. Dr. Buford shares her X-rays, noting clear varus (bow-legged) structural alignment changes and severe wear in the medial compartment of the knee joint.
- The Treatment: Rather than moving immediately to a invasive knee replacement, she chose an in-office bone marrow concentrate (BMC) stem cell injection.
- Long-Term Success: The patient reported being relatively pain-free for two full years following the single procedure. Her restored mobility allowed her to live an incredibly active lifestyle, which included skiing for 14 days during the winter and planning an 8-mile hike at Angel Fire. She describes the treatment as a total "life changer."
- Current Status: After more than two years of relief, she returned to Dr. Buford's clinic because she began experiencing a recent return of her arthritic symptoms. The team is using the visit to reassess her joint and discuss her next phase of treatment options.
