This video features a patient testimonial shared by Dr. Don Buford, focusing on a patient's recovery three and a half months after undergoing a specialized shoulder stabilization surgery.
Key Highlights:
- The Condition: The patient suffered from severe, recurrent shoulder instability. He had previously undergone a different shoulder surgery six years prior at another clinic, but it failed to correct the problem. By the time he met Dr. Buford, his shoulder was dislocating as frequently as once or twice a day.
- The Procedure: To fix the chronic instability and reconstruct the glenoid (the shoulder socket), Dr. Buford performed a Latarjet procedure. This complex surgery involves transferring a piece of bone from another part of the shoulder blade (the coracoid process) to the front of the socket, which rebuilds the missing bone structure and prevents the joint from slipping out of place.
- Results: At three and a half months post-surgery, the patient shows an impressive recovery. He demonstrates exceptional shoulder mobility, including great front elevation and excellent external rotation (the backward motion required to throw something), indicating a highly successful and stable outcome.
Questions about this treatment
- What condition did the patient have?
- The patient had severe, recurrent shoulder instability with frequent shoulder dislocations. Before treatment, the shoulder was reportedly dislocating as often as once or twice a day.
- What surgery did the patient undergo?
- The patient underwent a Latarjet procedure to address chronic shoulder instability and reconstruct the front portion of the glenoid.
- What is a Latarjet procedure?
- A Latarjet procedure involves transferring a portion of the coracoid process to the front of the shoulder socket to restore missing bone and improve shoulder stability.
- How was the patient's shoulder three and a half months after surgery?
- At three and a half months after surgery, the patient demonstrated excellent shoulder mobility, including strong forward elevation and external rotation.
- Had the patient previously undergone shoulder surgery?
- Yes. The patient had undergone another shoulder surgery approximately six years earlier at a different clinic, but the instability problem persisted.
- Who performed the Latarjet procedure?
- The Latarjet procedure 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.
