This video features a 2-month post-procedure check-in shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics, focusing on a patient named Edwin who treated meniscus tears in both knees without undergoing surgery.
Key Highlights:
- The Condition: Edwin presented with medial meniscus tears in both of his knees. Because he is highly active and wanted to avoid a surgical meniscal repair, he consulted with Dr. Buford regarding regenerative alternatives.
- The Treatment: They decided on a targeted, high-dose Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) protocol. Dr. Buford precisely delivered the injections into the joint and right at the meniscocapsular junction (where the meniscus attaches to the joint capsule).
- Timeline of Recovery:
- Initial Relief: The very first symptom to improve was the constant aching pain Edwin experienced while at rest. Before the treatment, his knees would flare up severely whenever he lay down, keeping him awake at night. The PRP injection completely resolved this resting pain, which he calls a total "game-changer."
- Week 6: By the six-week mark, he was able to return to full exercise mode, including heavy walking, biking, and strength training.
- Results at 2 Months: Edwin reports a "night and day difference" in his quality of life. While he notes that he can still feel a little bit of the structural damage at maximum, deep knee flexion, he has regained the vast majority of his functional mobility and is successfully keeping up with his four-year-old child.
