This video features a 2-month post-procedure check-in shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics, focusing on a patient named Edwin who treated meniscus tears in both knees without undergoing surgery.
Key Highlights:
- The Condition: Edwin presented with medial meniscus tears in both of his knees. Because he is highly active and wanted to avoid a surgical meniscal repair, he consulted with Dr. Buford regarding regenerative alternatives.
- The Treatment: They decided on a targeted, high-dose Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) protocol. Dr. Buford precisely delivered the injections into the joint and right at the meniscocapsular junction (where the meniscus attaches to the joint capsule).
- Timeline of Recovery:
- Initial Relief: The very first symptom to improve was the constant aching pain Edwin experienced while at rest. Before the treatment, his knees would flare up severely whenever he lay down, keeping him awake at night. The PRP injection completely resolved this resting pain, which he calls a total "game-changer."
- Week 6: By the six-week mark, he was able to return to full exercise mode, including heavy walking, biking, and strength training.
- Results at 2 Months: Edwin reports a "night and day difference" in his quality of life. While he notes that he can still feel a little bit of the structural damage at maximum, deep knee flexion, he has regained the vast majority of his functional mobility and is successfully keeping up with his four-year-old child.
Questions about this treatment
- What condition is featured in this patient success story?
- The patient had medial meniscus tears in both knees and wanted to explore a regenerative treatment option instead of surgical meniscus repair.
- What treatment did the patient receive for the meniscus tears?
- The patient received a targeted, high-dose Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment protocol. The injections were delivered into the knee joint and directly at the meniscocapsular junction where the meniscus attaches to the joint capsule.
- When did the patient's knee pain begin to improve?
- The patient's constant aching pain while at rest was the first symptom to improve. He reported that this resting pain had previously become severe when lying down and interfered with sleep.
- When did the patient return to exercise?
- By approximately six weeks after the PRP treatment, the patient reported returning to full exercise, including heavy walking, biking, and strength training.
- How was the patient doing two months after PRP treatment?
- At two months, the patient reported a major improvement in quality of life and had regained most of his functional mobility. He could keep up with his four-year-old child, although he could still notice some structural discomfort with maximum deep knee flexion.
- Who provides PRP treatment for meniscus tears at Texas Orthobiologics?
- PRP and regenerative medicine treatments are provided 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.
