This video captures a nine-week post-procedure testimonial with Dr. Don Buford and Carl, an active 55-year-old cyclist who received a bone marrow-derived stem cell injection for hip arthritis. Prior to the procedure, Carl was in constant, acute pain, relied on daily anti-inflammatory medication, and had to sleep with pillows between his legs just to rest. Having been told by other doctors that he needed a total hip replacement, Carl sought out Dr. Buford's orthobiologic treatment specifically to delay major surgery as long as possible.
Nine weeks after the stem cell treatment, Carl reports that he is completely pain-free and has been able to stop taking his daily anti-inflammatory medication. He is back to cycling very hard without any post-workout discomfort and can sleep comfortably without the use of specialized pillows. Highly pleased with the outcome, Carl feels the procedure has successfully bought him significant time before ever needing to consider a joint replacement.
Questions about this treatment
- What does this patient testimonial discuss?
- This patient testimonial discusses the patient's experience two months after a bone marrow-derived stem cell injection for advanced hip arthritis.
- Which hip was treated in this patient testimonial?
- The testimonial describes a bone marrow-derived stem cell injection into the patient's right hip.
- How long after the stem cell injection is this testimonial?
- The testimonial is identified as a two-month follow-up after the hip stem cell injection.
- What is a bone marrow-derived stem cell injection?
- A bone marrow-derived cell injection uses cells obtained from the patient's own bone marrow and may be considered for selected orthopedic conditions. Treatment suitability varies by patient and diagnosis.
- Can hip arthritis be treated without hip replacement?
- Some patients with hip arthritis may have non-surgical or less invasive treatment options. The appropriate approach depends on the severity of arthritis, symptoms, prior treatment, overall health, and clinical evaluation.
- Who provides regenerative medicine 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.
