This video features a clinical recovery check-in shared by Dr. Don Buford, documenting a patient’s status six weeks following a knee procedure.
Key Highlights:
- The Procedure: The patient underwent a patellar allograft OATS procedure (Osteochondral Autograft/Allograft Transfer System). This surgery treats cartilage damage by replacing it with a healthy bone and cartilage graft from a donor. Dr. Buford notes that they had to evert (carefully turn or flip) the patella (kneecap) during the operation to ensure the graft was positioned perfectly, showing the healing surgical incision on the front of the knee.
- Patient Progress: At six weeks post-op, the patient reports that everything is going exceptionally well. He is already able to walk comfortably and feels like his daily routine is returning to normal.
- Mobility Check:
- Extension: The patient is able to straighten his knee completely out, though there is a very slight audible "click" at the final stage of extension. Dr. Buford indicates that this minor clicking is typical and likely just due to residual tissue inflammation.
- Flexion: He demonstrates great flexion, successfully bending his knee back with an excellent range of motion.
