This video features a 2-month post-procedure check-in shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics, focusing on a patient who used cellular therapy as a non-surgical solution after being told she needed a knee replacement.
Key Highlights:
- The Treatment: The patient underwent a comprehensive Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) "stem cell" procedure. Dr. Buford performed both intra-articular (into the joint space) and intraosseous (directly into the bone) injections to treat her advanced knee condition.
- Results at 2 Months:
- Pain Reduction & Mobility: The patient reports that she is doing "tons better" and is now able to walk up and down stairs completely pain-free.
- Overall Improvement: She estimates that her knee is already at least 60% better compared to its condition before the procedure.
- Expected Progression: Dr. Buford notes that a 60% improvement at just two months is an excellent milestone, as the therapeutic benefits of a BMAC injection typically continue to build and improve through the three-to-four-month mark.
Questions about this treatment
- What condition is featured in this patient success story?
- The patient success story focuses on knee pain and a situation in which the patient had been told that she needed knee replacement.
- How much improvement did the patient report?
- The story is titled 'Told She Needed Knee Replacement — 60% Better in 2 Months' and focuses on a reported 60% improvement over approximately two months.
- Does knee pain always require knee replacement surgery?
- Not every patient with knee pain requires knee replacement. Treatment depends on the underlying condition, severity of symptoms, imaging findings, activity level, overall health, and clinical evaluation.
- Can knee pain be treated without surgery?
- Texas Orthobiologics offers non-surgical and minimally invasive treatment approaches for selected knee conditions. The appropriate treatment depends on the patient's individual diagnosis and clinical evaluation.
- Who treats knee pain at Texas Orthobiologics?
- Knee conditions are evaluated and treated 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.
