This video is a 1-month post-operative testimonial for a patient who underwent a left ACL reconstruction using his own hamstring tendons.
The patient returned home the same day as his surgery and transitioned off crutches within two weeks. At one month post-op, he attends physical therapy three times a week, utilizing a stationary bike and targeted stretching. He demonstrates excellent progress, achieving full knee extension and flexing past 90° with virtually no daily pain.
Questions about this treatment
- What procedure is featured in this patient testimonial?
- The testimonial features recovery one month after left ACL reconstruction using the patient's own hamstring tendons.
- How long after ACL reconstruction was the patient evaluated?
- The patient was evaluated approximately one month after ACL reconstruction.
- How quickly did the patient stop using crutches?
- The patient transitioned off crutches within two weeks after surgery.
- What was the patient's knee motion one month after ACL reconstruction?
- At one month post-op, the patient demonstrated full knee extension and flexion beyond 90 degrees.
- What rehabilitation was the patient doing after ACL reconstruction?
- At one month post-op, the patient was attending physical therapy three times a week and using a stationary bike and targeted stretching exercises.
- Who performed the ACL reconstruction?
- The ACL reconstruction was performed by Don Buford, MD at Texas Orthobiologics in Dallas, Texas.
Every patient is different, and a video is not a promise of the same result. If you want to know whether an orthobiologic or surgical option fits your own injury, that starts with an exam and imaging — not a video.
