This video features a patient testimonial four months after undergoing a subpectoral biceps tenodesis surgery to repair a degenerative type 2 SLAP lesion in the shoulder.
- The Procedure: Dr. Buford explains that the surgery involved detaching the biceps tendon from where it was torn inside the shoulder joint and reattaching it into the upper arm bone (proximal humerus) through a small incision located in the armpit area.
- Mobility & Recovery: The patient reports doing great, having regained most of his shoulder motion and a significant amount of his strength. He successfully demonstrates his mobility during the appointment, including lifting his arm fully and confirming he can perform biceps curls without any trouble.
- Current Status: The doctor examines the surgical scar, noting it has healed incredibly well and is barely visible. The patient mentions he is officially done with physical therapy and, aside from some very minor, occasional cramping, he is doing significantly better than he was before the surgery.
Questions about this treatment
- What does this patient testimonial discuss?
- This patient testimonial discusses the patient's recovery four months after a shoulder SLAP lesion repair.
- What is a SLAP lesion?
- A SLAP lesion is an injury involving the superior portion of the shoulder labrum near the attachment of the biceps tendon.
- What is a SLAP lesion repair?
- SLAP lesion repair is a surgical procedure used in selected patients to repair a damaged superior labrum of the shoulder.
- How long after surgery is this patient testimonial?
- The testimonial is identified as a four-month follow-up after a shoulder SLAP lesion fix.
- Who treats shoulder SLAP lesions at Texas Orthobiologics?
- Don Buford, MD and the Texas Orthobiologics team provide orthopedic and sports medicine evaluation and treatment for shoulder conditions 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.
