This video features a long-term clinical check-in shared by Dr. Don Buford at Texas Orthobiologics, demonstrating the potential longevity of cellular treatments.
Key Highlights:
- The Condition: The patient, Pam, originally presented with a severe, high-grade partial-thickness tear in her right supraspinatus tendon (one of the main tendons making up the rotator cuff). Before treatment, the pain was completely debilitating—she shares that she couldn't lift her arm, brush her hair, brush her teeth, or properly shower.
- The Treatment: After weighing surgical options against non-surgical alternatives, she opted for a Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) injection to avoid surgery.
- 8.5 Years Later: At this eight-and-a-half-year follow-up, Pam reports that her right shoulder is still doing exceptionally well. She has regained full structural rotation, normal day-to-day movement, and experiences zero significant pain.
- Mobility Check: On camera, she demonstrates full mobility, lifting her arm completely straight up over her head and easily placing it behind her back.
