This video features a 5-month follow-up shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics, documenting a patient's recovery from a rotator cuff injury without undergoing surgery.
Key Highlights:
- The Condition: The patient presented with a 25% to 30% tear in his right rotator cuff tendon. Before treatment, the shoulder pain was severe enough that he could not sleep on that side or find a comfortable position.
- The Treatment: After discussing both surgical and non-surgical paths, they decided on a targeted, high-dose Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) protocol. Dr. Buford precisely distributed the injection into three crucial areas of the shoulder:
- Into the glenohumeral joint
- Directly into the torn portion of the tendon itself
- Into the subacromial space
- Timeline & Results: The healing process developed progressively over time:
- At 3 Months: The patient noticed a major shift, feeling about 50% better.
- At 5 Months: He reports a 90% overall improvement, noting that he can now move his arm comfortably in all directions and sleep without issue.
Questions about this treatment
- What condition is featured in this patient success story?
- The patient had a 25% to 30% tear of the right rotator cuff tendon. Before treatment, the shoulder pain was severe enough that he could not sleep on that side or find a comfortable position.
- What treatment did the patient receive for the rotator cuff tear?
- After discussing surgical and non-surgical options, the patient received a targeted, high-dose Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) protocol.
- Where was the PRP injection delivered?
- The PRP was precisely distributed into three areas: the glenohumeral joint, directly into the torn portion of the rotator cuff tendon, and the subacromial space.
- How much improvement did the patient report after PRP treatment?
- At approximately three months, the patient reported being about 50% better. At five months, he reported approximately 90% overall improvement.
- What improvements did the patient experience at five months?
- At five months, the patient reported that he could move his arm comfortably in all directions and sleep without the previous shoulder discomfort.
- Who provides PRP treatment for rotator cuff injuries at Texas Orthobiologics?
- PRP and regenerative medicine treatments are provided by Don Buford, MD and the Texas Orthobiologics team 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.
