This video features a quick clinical update shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics, showcasing a patient’s remarkable recovery from a frozen shoulder.
Key Highlights:
- The Condition: The patient came to the clinic suffering from a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), which severely limited her arm movement and caused significant stiffness.
- The Treatment: She underwent a single, small in-office procedure combined with targeted physical therapy and at-home stretches.
- Rapid Recovery: In just one month, her range of motion was almost fully restored. On camera, Dr. Buford tests her arm placement while she is lying down, showing that she can easily reach a full 90 degrees of supine abducted external rotation without pain.
- Outcome: The patient left a 5-star review, stating she was able to recover quickly and well ahead of schedule, completely avoiding the need for surgical intervention.
Questions about this treatment
- What condition is featured in this patient success story?
- The patient success story focuses on frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, which can cause significant pain, stiffness, and restricted shoulder motion.
- How quickly did the patient improve?
- The patient story is titled 'Frozen Shoulder Gone in 1 Month?' and focuses on the reported improvement achieved over approximately one month.
- Can frozen shoulder be treated without surgery?
- Texas Orthobiologics offers non-surgical and minimally invasive treatment approaches for selected frozen shoulder patients. The appropriate treatment depends on the patient's symptoms, stage of the condition, and clinical evaluation.
- What are common symptoms of frozen shoulder?
- Frozen shoulder commonly causes shoulder pain, stiffness, and loss of normal range of motion.
- Who treats frozen shoulder at Texas Orthobiologics?
- Frozen shoulder is treated 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.
