This video covers a six-month post-operative checkup for a patient who had an arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction to treat chronic shoulder instability caused by a torn labrum.
- Before Surgery: The patient shares that his shoulder had been frequently popping out of its joint for over three years. He estimates that it dislocated well over 100 times before he finally had the surgical procedure to repair it.
- Mobility Check: Dr. Buford has the patient perform several upper body movements to evaluate his recovery. He tests the shoulder's range of motion both while the patient is sitting up and while he is lying down.
- Current Status: The patient demonstrates excellent range of motion during the mobility tests and notes that he is no longer experiencing any pain or discomfort when extending his arm.
Questions about this treatment
- What condition is featured in this patient testimonial?
- The testimonial features chronic shoulder instability caused by a torn labrum, with a history of recurrent shoulder dislocations.
- What treatment did the patient receive?
- The patient underwent arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction to treat chronic shoulder instability associated with a torn labrum.
- How long after surgery was the patient evaluated?
- The patient was evaluated six months after arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction.
- How severe was the patient's shoulder instability before surgery?
- Before surgery, the patient's shoulder had reportedly been repeatedly popping out of the joint for more than three years, with well over 100 dislocation episodes.
- How was the patient's shoulder six months after reconstruction?
- At the six-month postoperative checkup, the patient demonstrated excellent shoulder range of motion and reported no pain or discomfort when extending the arm.
- What does the six-month postoperative evaluation include?
- The evaluation includes several shoulder and upper-body movements to assess range of motion while the patient is sitting and lying down.
- Who performed the shoulder reconstruction?
- The shoulder 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.
