This video is an 8-day post-operative patient testimonial featuring Dr. Don Buford and his patient, Kevin.
Medical Background & Progress
- Procedure: Kevin received a bone marrow concentrate (BMC) stem cell injection to treat an ACL tear and a medial meniscus tear, combined with a primary surgical repair for a severe medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury.
- Mobility: At just over a week post-surgery, Kevin achieves full knee extension and is already bearing full weight on his leg while wearing an unlocked brace. He demonstrates a heel slide, achieving about 90° of flexion.
- Pain & Rehab: Kevin reports experiencing very little pain, rating it a 1 out of 10. He is currently managing his recovery and range-of-motion exercises on his own rather than attending formal physical therapy.
Questions about this treatment
- What injuries are featured in this patient testimonial?
- The testimonial features an ACL tear and medial meniscus tear along with a severe medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury.
- What treatment did the patient receive?
- Kevin received a bone marrow concentrate (BMC) stem cell injection for the ACL and medial meniscus injuries, combined with primary surgical repair of the severe MCL injury.
- How long after surgery was the patient evaluated?
- The patient was evaluated eight days after surgery.
- How was the patient's knee mobility eight days after surgery?
- At just over one week post-surgery, the patient had full knee extension and demonstrated approximately 90 degrees of knee flexion with a heel slide.
- Was the patient able to bear weight after surgery?
- Yes. At the eight-day postoperative visit, the patient was bearing full weight while wearing an unlocked knee brace.
- How much pain did the patient report?
- The patient reported very little pain and rated it approximately 1 out of 10.
- 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.
