This video is a 2-month post-operative testimonial for a patient who received leukocyte-poor PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections in both knees to treat arthritis.
Before the procedure, the patient experienced gradually worsening knee pain for several months, severe soreness in her right knee, and popping and cracking in both joints. Following the injections, she experienced only a couple of days of minor swelling and fullness before finding relief. At two months post-op, she demonstrates excellent knee mobility; her left knee feels perfect, and while her right knee has minor lingering popping due to an old kneecap fracture, the chronic soreness is entirely gone.
Questions about this treatment
- What condition is featured in this patient testimonial?
- The testimonial features knee arthritis with gradually worsening knee pain and joint symptoms.
- What treatment did the patient receive?
- The patient received a bone marrow-derived stem cell injection in the knee for arthritis.
- How was the bone marrow procedure performed?
- The bone marrow harvesting and injection procedure was performed using ultrasound guidance.
- How painful did the patient find the bone marrow harvesting?
- The patient described the pain from bone marrow harvesting at the iliac crest as very mild, rating it approximately 2 out of 10.
- What symptoms did the patient hope to improve?
- The patient's recovery expectations included reducing daily walking pain and knee joint popping.
- Who performed the treatment?
- The treatment 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.
