This video documents an immediate post-procedure testimonial with Dr. Don Buford and his patient, Mark, a power plant project manager whose job requires extensive walking. Having already undergone a successful total knee replacement on his right leg several years prior, Mark visited the clinic seeking orthobiologic options for his left knee. His primary goal was to explore how stem cell therapy could potentially regenerate the joint or delay the onset of needing a second total knee replacement.
Following a detailed consultation, Mark opted to undergo an in-office, bone marrow-derived stem cell procedure that same day. He notes that the entire process went much smoother than expected; the bone marrow aspiration performed under local anesthesia was virtually painless for him, ranking at just a 1 out of 10, while the actual knee injection rated a mild 2 out of 10. Though Dr. Buford points out that the typical patient experiences a temporary pain level of 4 or 5 during the aspiration, Mark sailed through the procedure with ease and expressed pleasant surprise at being able to complete the treatment during his initial evaluation.
Questions about this treatment
- What does this patient testimonial discuss?
- This patient testimonial discusses the experience of a recent patient who received a stem cell treatment for a knee condition.
- What condition can knee stem cell treatment be considered for?
- Stem cell or bone marrow-derived cell treatments may be considered for selected patients with knee arthritis and other orthopedic conditions, depending on the clinical evaluation.
- 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.
- Can knee arthritis be treated without knee replacement?
- Some patients with knee arthritis may have non-surgical treatment options. The appropriate treatment depends on symptoms, severity, imaging findings, medical history, and treatment goals.
- Are stem cell treatment results the same for every patient?
- No. Individual results can vary based on the underlying condition, severity, patient factors, treatment approach, and other clinical considerations.
- 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.
