Testimonial: 5 months s/p reconstruction of dislocating shoulder -- Laterjet and SLAP repair

This video is a 5-month post-operative testimonial featuring Dr. Don Buford and a 19-year-old patient who underwent a right shoulder reconstruction.

The patient had suffered from severe shoulder instability and frequent dislocations for two to three years following a basketball injury. To fix this, Dr. Buford performed a combined arthroscopic SLAP lesion repair and a Latarjet procedure. At five months post-op, the patient's axillary incision has healed cleanly, and he reports zero pain or instability. He demonstrates an excellent range of motion, achieving full 90-degree internal and external rotations while lying down with no signs of joint apprehension.

Questions about this treatment

What shoulder condition is featured in this patient testimonial?

The testimonial features severe right shoulder instability with frequent shoulder dislocations following a basketball injury.

What shoulder procedures did the patient undergo?

The patient underwent combined arthroscopic SLAP lesion repair and a Latarjet procedure for shoulder stabilization.

How long after shoulder reconstruction was the patient evaluated?

The patient was evaluated five months after the right shoulder reconstruction.

How was the patient's shoulder doing five months after surgery?

At five months postoperatively, the patient reported zero pain and no instability. The axillary incision had healed cleanly and the patient demonstrated excellent shoulder range of motion.

Did the patient have recurrent shoulder instability before surgery?

Yes. The patient had experienced severe shoulder instability and frequent dislocations for approximately two to three years following a basketball injury.

Who performed the shoulder reconstruction?

The shoulder reconstruction was performed by Don Buford, MD at Texas Orthobiologics in Dallas, Texas.