This video features a patient testimonial shared by Dr. Don Buford, highlighting a patient who chose an ortho-biologic treatment to manage severe knee arthritis.
Key Highlights:
- Procedure: The patient received a bone marrow-derived stem cell procedure nine months prior. The bone marrow was harvested from the left posterior iliac crest (the back portion of the hip bone) during a single in-office visit to treat both of her knees.
- The Recovery Journey: The patient candidly notes that the harvesting and injection process was uncomfortable enough that right afterward she "swore she would never do it again." However, she noticed a massive difference almost immediately—within the very first week.
- Long-Term Results: Nine months post-procedure, she reports being 85% to 90% better. The excruciating pain she lived with daily is completely gone, allowing her to handle normal daily activities and walk around places like the mall without being held back. While navigating steps is still a work in progress, she feels the relief was entirely worth it and would absolutely choose to do it again.
- Avoiding Surgery: Prior to this, doctors had been telling her she needed a total knee replacement for 15 to 20 years. She was actually scheduled for the surgery but backed out after a health scare cleared up, deciding to seek out regenerative medicine instead.
