This video documents a six-month follow-up evaluation with Dr. Don Buford and his patient, Mr. Lane, who participated in a clinical study using autologous bone marrow-derived stem cells to treat a partial-thickness rotator cuff tear. Mr. Lane reports that his shoulder pain is completely gone, noting that he noticed significant relief by the six-week mark and by his three-month appointment, he had already forgotten about the injury entirely.
The clinical evaluation confirms that Mr. Lane has achieved a full, unassisted range of motion and that his shoulder strength has fully returned to normal, allowing him to work and manage his daily routine without any issues. Reflecting on the in-office procedure from six months prior, he mentions that while he was initially nervous, the process went smoothly with no complications, recalling that the most distinct sensation was the pressure or "pop" against the hip bone during the bone marrow aspiration rather than actual intense pain.
Questions about this treatment
- What does PRCT stand for?
- PRCT commonly refers to a partial rotator cuff tear, an incomplete tear involving one or more of the shoulder's rotator cuff tendons.
- What does this patient testimonial discuss?
- This patient testimonial discusses the patient's status six months after bone marrow concentrate treatment for a partial rotator cuff tear.
- What is BMC treatment?
- BMC stands for bone marrow concentrate. It is prepared from a patient's own bone marrow and may be considered for selected orthopedic conditions.
- Can a partial rotator cuff tear be treated without surgery?
- Some partial rotator cuff tears can be managed with non-surgical treatment. The appropriate approach depends on the size and location of the tear, symptoms, functional limitations, imaging findings, and clinical evaluation.
- How long after BMC treatment is this testimonial?
- The title identifies this as a six-month follow-up after BMC treatment for a partial rotator cuff tear.
- Who provides regenerative medicine treatment at Texas Orthobiologics?
- Don Buford, MD and the Texas Orthobiologics team provide orthopedic, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine treatment options 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.
