This video features a long-term follow-up with a patient who is 12 years post-op from a large rotator cuff repair and a biceps tendon tear repair on his right shoulder.
- The Original Procedure: Dr. Buford shares technical details of the decade-old surgery, noting they used a single-row technique with two metal suture anchors (each loaded with three sutures, for a total of six sutures) to reattach the tendon.
- Mobility Demonstration: The patient demonstrates his right arm's mobility by raising it completely overhead without hesitation. He explains that he can do anything with it and has no physical restrictions.
- Current Status: The patient reports excellent strength, zero daytime or night pain, and confirms the shoulder functions perfectly. He mentions he is actually visiting the clinic to address his other (left) shoulder, giving them a perfect opportunity to look back at the long-term success of his right side.
