This video highlights a one-month post-procedure testimonial with Dr. Don Buford and his patient, Don, who was treated for grade 2 to 3 osteoarthritis in her left knee. Initially, the pair opted for a traditional cortisone steroid shot to manage her daily symptoms and swelling. However, the patient reports that the steroid shot provided absolutely no relief, leaving her with the exact same level of constant aches, pains, and persistent joint swelling.
Following the failed steroid treatment, Dr. Buford administered a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection as the next clinical option. One month later, the patient describes the results as fantastic, noting that her nighttime pain has vanished, joint swelling has significantly decreased, and her full range of motion has returned. Ready to begin physical therapy to rebuild her strength and endurance, she expresses great satisfaction with the PRP treatment over the initial steroid shot.
Questions about this treatment
- What does this patient testimonial discuss?
- This patient testimonial discusses the patient's progress one month after a leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma injection in the left knee.
- How long after the PRP injection is this testimonial?
- The testimonial is identified as a one-month follow-up after a left knee LP-PRP injection.
- What is LP-PRP?
- LP-PRP refers to leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma, a PRP preparation containing a relatively low concentration of white blood cells.
- What is a PRP injection for the knee?
- A knee PRP injection uses a platelet-rich plasma preparation and may be considered for selected orthopedic conditions. Treatment suitability depends on the patient's diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, and clinical evaluation.
- Who provides PRP 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.
