This video highlights a clinical milestone follow-up and new treatment update shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics. The patient checked in regarding his shoulder surgery recovery before moving forward with a non-surgical solution for his hip pain.
Key Highlights:
- Rotator Cuff Surgery Success (11 Months Post-Op):
- The Procedure: The patient previously underwent surgical repair for a large, full-thickness tear (about 3 cm or an inch and a half wide) in his right rotator cuff. Dr. Buford repaired the tear using two suture anchors and six stitches.
- The Recovery: The patient notes that his recovery took a dramatic turn for the better at around the 6-month mark. He is actively working on building back his strength.
- Mobility Check: He demonstrates an excellent range of motion on camera, showcasing full overhead reach and the ability to easily bend his arm behind his back. He is thrilled to have a highly functional shoulder for overhead activities.
- New Target: Right Hip PRP Therapy:
- The Condition: Having successfully recovered his shoulder, the patient returned to the clinic to address a separate, chronic issue: severe burning and pain lasting over a year due to inflammation in his right hip abductor tendons (the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus).
- The Treatment: On the day of filming, Dr. Buford performed an office-based Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection. The patient’s own blood was drawn, processed to isolate the concentrated platelets, and precisely injected into the inflamed hip tendons to calm the burning pain.
- Next Steps: The patient will pair the PRP treatment with dedicated stretching and strength training to maximize his hip recovery.
Questions about this treatment
- How was the patient's shoulder doing after rotator cuff repair?
- Approximately 11 months after surgery, the patient demonstrated excellent shoulder range of motion, including overhead reach and the ability to place his arm behind his back, and reported being very pleased with his shoulder function.
- What type of rotator cuff tear did the patient have?
- The patient previously had a large full-thickness tear of the right rotator cuff measuring approximately 3 cm, which was surgically repaired using two suture anchors and six stitches.
- Why did the patient return to Texas Orthobiologics?
- After recovering from his shoulder surgery, the patient returned for treatment of chronic burning pain in his right hip related to inflammation of the hip abductor tendons.
- What PRP treatment did the patient receive?
- The patient received an office-based Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection. His own blood was drawn and processed to concentrate platelets before being injected into the inflamed right hip abductor tendons.
- Who performs PRP treatment at Texas Orthobiologics?
- PRP and regenerative medicine treatments are performed 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.
