Dr. Richard Buch

Over 2 million Americans each year visit a doctor for rotator cuff tears. A torn rotator cuff can make common daily activities difficult and painful. The good news is roughly 85% of rotator cuff tears can be managed with non-surgical treatment.

Rotator Cuff Injury Dallas_Richard Buch, M D A torn rotator cuff is a common injury. The majority of the time these injuries can be treated non-surgically however some tears do require surgery. When sur...

"I walked around in pain for almost 10 years and every other doctor I saw never wanted to do the surgery. But when I saw Dr. Buch, he didn’t hesitate. The surgery went perfectly and my recovery is going great. Dr. Buch is professional but with a great sense of humor, making the experience more comfortable. I am so glad that I choose Dr. Buch for my double hip replacement. I would not hesitate to use him again and recommend him to anyone." Scott B.

Bilateral Hip Replacement Dallas-Richard Buch, M.D. Dr. Richard Buch discusses bilateral hip replacement. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Buch contact The Dallas Limb Restoration Center at 469-443-...

"Dr. Buch has saved my life. He’s devoted to his profession. When other doctors wanted to amputate my right arm, Dr. Buch saved it. He’s brilliant and innovative, I’m living proof." LeAnn H.

Considering knee replacement? Knee replacement comes with many questions. See the list of the most common questions patient's ask when considering knee replacement.

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A torn rotator cuff is a common injury. The majority of the time these injuries can be treated non-surgically however some tears do require surgery. When surgery is required an arthroscopic repair is typically recommended for cosmises and due to surgeon training. Dr. Buch explains why these arthroscopic repairs may not be the best surgical approach for significant tears.

Rotator Cuff Injury Dallas_Richard Buch, M D A torn rotator cuff is a common injury. The majority of the time these injuries can be treated non-surgically however some tears do require surgery. When sur...

"Dr. Buch and his team are wonderful!! They are professional, knowledgeable and very personable. You will not feel like you are being talked down to, as I have experienced with other so-called orthopedic professionals in town." Brian C.

We have moved our office to a new location! All future appointments will be at our new Carrollton, Texas location.

We are moving office locations! As of March 1, 2023 all appointments will be at our new office location in Carrollton, Texas. Our services, team, phone, and fax will all remain the same. Our new address is below, we will be located on the campus of Carrollton Regional Medical Center.

The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
4333 N. Josey Lane,
Ste. 100B, Plaza II,
Carrollton, Texas 75010
(469) 443-0924

www.dallaslimbrestoration.com

"Dr. Buch is great. Straight to the point and is willing to listen. He did both my knee replacements and literally changed my life. I am a medical professional and recommend Dr. Buch to my patients all the time. My physical therapist said the Conformis knee replacements saved 50% on the rehab." Danny H.

"Dr. Buch did a total shoulder on me exactly 1 year ago. I am super pleased with my results. I feel like a new man. I expected the recovery to be more difficult. This has been a great experience for me. If you need a shoulder surgery see the man...Dr. Buch." Charles G.

"Dr. Buch has only one goal for his patients and that is to improve the quality of their life. He is in the top of his field and works with very difficult injuries and illness with great results. I’ve been a patient for 8 years now due to a complicated situation and he always does what is best for me. He’s a great person and doctor!" Stephanie S.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are a natural injection derived from your own blood that can help with pain and mobility at an injured or arthritic site. The process involves a normal blood draw and then seperating platelets from other blood cells. In this recent study, they found that a single injection of LR-PRP into the knee does significantly improve functional mobility, pain and quality of life at six weeks post injection.

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Regular exercise following a hip or knee replacement is an important part of your joint replacement as it restores strength, mobility, helps prevent blood clots, and provides protection to the new joint as you strengthen the muscles around it.

How to Exercise After Joint Replacement Build a fitness program to keep your new hip or knee in good shape

What common syndrome are women three times more likely to develop then men? Compression of the medial nerve as it passed into the hand or carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS can produce a variety of symptoms including pain in the hand and arm with numbness or tingling. Most CTS can be treated non-operatively, however when non-operative treatments fail to provide lasting relief Dr. Buch may recommend a carpal tunnel release.

Roughly 80% of patients with rotator cuff tears experience pain relief and improved function through non-surgical treatment. Dr. Buch may recommend surgical repair of your rotator cuff if your:
-Pain does not improve with non-surgical treatment
-You are very active & utilize your arms for overhead activities
-You have a large tear
-You have significant weakness & loss of function
-Your tear was caused by a recent injury
-You have osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint with a tear

Rotator Cuff Tears - OrthoInfo - AAOS Your arm is kept in your shoulder socket by your rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons to form a covering around the shoulder. When one of these tendons is torn, it may be painful to lift or rotate your arm.

Tennis legend Roger Federer announced he will have his fourth knee surgery since 2016 and third in the past 18 months. Although his exact injury is unknown he commented that he would be on crutches for weeks and and away from the tour for many months to recover. This indicates he is dealing with a more significant knee condition such as cartilage damage or arthritis. Roger also stated this surgery will leave him with a glimmer of hope that he can return to competition.

Roger Federer Faces Knee Surgery, Putting His Future in Doubt The 20-time Grand Slam champion will miss the U.S. Open and undergo his fourth knee surgery since 2016. He will be on crutches and off the tennis court “for many months.”

"Dr. Buch is full of information that is useful for your specific issue. Dr. Buch has been a trusted Doctor for my family for 25 years. He got my husband through a hip and a knee surgery with new technology, but also with good old Doctor knowledge and experience. He keeps up on the new technology and helps create new technical ways for his patients." Doris P.

Can you play golf after a total knee replacement?

Getting back into the swing after total knee replacement surgery. Avid golfers take comfort! Our study shows most patients can get back to the links with little pain and less limitations.

If you have been living with joint pain and are considering joint replacement what are the main factors to consider?

-Pain

-Age & activity level

-Weight & overall health

Are you considering hip replacement or have you had a hip replacement and are not pleased with the result? Dr. Buch specializes in treating pathologies of the hip and has performed thousands of primary, revision, and bilateral hip replacements.
https://www.dallaslimbrestoration.com/specialties/hip-replacement

Discover what other patients have shared regarding their office visit, surgical procedure, or recovery with Dr. Buch. We would love to hear about your experience with Dr. Buch! Please click on the link below to leave your feedback.

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Dr. Richard Buch, MD | Plano, TX | Healthgrades Dr. Richard Buch, MD is a Regenerative Medicine Specialist in Plano, TX and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine medical school in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Crescent Medical Center Lancaster and Dallas...

If you are experiencing knee pain or have a diagnosed knee issue Dr. Buch may recommend knee arthroscopy. What is arthroscopic knee surgery? What conditions can it help treat?

Knee Arthroscopy: Reasons, Procedure & Benefits Knee arthroscopy is a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint. This allows them to view the inside of the joint on a screen.

Dr. Buch is very unique in his field. He goes above and beyond for his patients. He is very professional and saved my right leg when everybody else wanted to amputate it. I am very pleased with his work and sense of humor! Kimberly S.

A recent Harvard study has examined and linked certain foods in the "western diet" to be associated with an increased risk of knee osteoarthritis incidence or progression.

"The staff is warm, professional and welcoming. I am greeted when I entered the door and wait less than 10 minutes to be escorted to a room. Unlike my last orthopedic where I was fortunate to even get someone to answer the phone. Dr. Buch is a straight shooter who is on his game. He is a patients doctor. All around a good experience." Lesa R.

Happy Friday!

Meet 79 year old Oklahoma City resident Bonnie. Bonnie has had both knees replaced and a hip replacement. Now she sets her sights on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

'She's a machine': Meet the 79-year-old great grandmother climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Bonnie Allison came to sports in her 40s, biking and rowing and running. Now, the 79-year-old from Oklahoma City is going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.