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The Stone Clinic

We take a biologic approach to treating joint injuries and arthritis, preserving as much of the natu World-renowned orthopedic surgeon, Kevin R.

We make every effort to regenerate and rebuild joints rather than replace them with metals and plastics. We can stimulate and augment the body’s own natural healing response using bioactive growth factors. We simply do not settle for doing things the way they have always been done in orthopedic surgery. We are driven to innovate: to invent tools to make surgery more efficient, to design more effective procedures, and to find ways to speed up the healing process. We strive constantly to improve our patients’ experience

By integrating physical therapy into our practice we help patients heal quicker. Our goal is to have our patients return fitter, faster and stronger than they were before they were hurt. Stone, MD, leads the clinic. He is passionate about improving surgical techniques and finding new ways to speed up healing. The clinic offers same-day onsite diagnosis with a complete physical exam, in-office digital x-ray and extremity MRI, if necessary. We've recently deepened our commitment to keeping athletes active for life by expanding our services to spine care. Our new BioSpineFit Program led by Robert Savala, MD harnesses the power of regenerative injections to help relieve pain and get you back to the sports you love--all while avoiding spinal surgery.

04/05/2026

You tore your ACL. Do you fix it immediately? Or wait?

Both paths have logic. Both have risks. And the answer is not as clear as athletes might expect.

In this week’s blog, Dr. Stone examines the timing of ACL surgery and why the decision is less about protocol and more about judgment.

📖 Read the blog here: https://mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/acl-surgery-decisions

03/29/2026

Bowlegged. Knock-kneed. Or perfectly straight.

Most people live their entire lives with these variations without issue. But after a knee injury, alignment can become the factor that causes pain and arthritis.

In this week’s blog, Dr. Stone explores how alignment shapes outcomes and why treatment approaches still differ.

📖 Read the full blog at: https://mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/bowlegged-varus-knee

03/27/2026

That sharp, stabbing pain under your ribs is enough to disrupt anyone's training, but it’s more manageable than you may think. In a recent SELF feature, Sydney Lopez, ATC from our team, breaks down the causes of side stitches and shares simple strategies for relief and prevention.

We hope Sydney’s tips help make for easier miles ahead. 🏃🏻‍♀️

https://www.self.com/story/side-stitches-fixes

They don’t have to ruin your workouts.

03/22/2026

Knee pain and joint injuries can change how endurance athletes think about their future.

On the TriDoc Podcast, Dr. Stone discusses how modern orthopaedics is reshaping that conversation and what it means for athletes who want to keep performing at a high level.

🎧 Listen to it here: https://mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/biologic-injections-work-4869307

03/15/2026

PRP. Bone marrow. Fat cells. Growth factors.

Biologic injections are discussed everywhere—in the news, on podcasts, and across sports medicine. For patients, the information can be confusing. Which ones actually work, and why?

In this week’s blog, Dr. Stone explains why so many different biologic injections appear to stimulate healing and the shared mechanism that may explain their success.

📖 Find out here: https://mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/biologic-injections-work

03/11/2026

Range of motion is easy to take for granted—until it starts to fade. In a Health feature, our own Shannon Murphy, ATC from the StoneFit rehab team, joins other leading trainers and physios to share their favorite exercises that support joint mobility after 50.

Find the movements here: https://www.health.com/exercises-for-mobility-range-of-motion-after-50-11904156

These 11 expert-backed exercises can improve mobility, balance, and range of motion after 50—helping you stay strong and independent.

03/09/2026

What really captivates us about downhill ski racing?

The speed? The skill? Or watching the risk of human beings pushing themselves to the limit.

In this week’s blog, Dr. Stone asks the question: If the danger to athletes becomes too great, should we look to robot racers as safer alternatives?

And would the sport still thrill us the same way?

📖 Read the blog at: https://mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/robot-ski-racing

03/01/2026

A ruptured Achilles tendon can heal on its own.

The real question is whether it heals strong enough for sport.

In this week’s blog, Dr. Stone explains the available treatment options and how these procedures may impact an athlete's performance after their recovery.

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/ageless-athlete-4869216

02/22/2026

What if joint pain after 40 isn't inevitable?

On the Ageless Athlete Podcast, Dr. Stone joins the conversation to discuss how advances in joint care are reshaping expectations for how we age. From tissue regeneration 🧬 to robotic joint replacement🤖, today’s options look very different than a decade ago.

🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/ageless-athlete

02/15/2026

We watched Lindsey Vonn return after a partial knee replacement, ski through a major injury, and take one last Olympic run in Cortina.

For many viewers, it was the first time they understood what modern knee care can make possible.

In this week's blog, Dr. Stone reviews the lessons revealed by Vonn's ambitious push for Olympic gold.

📖 Read the blog here: https://mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/aging-injury-recovery-4869171

02/10/2026

Chloe Kim is chasing history at the Winter Olympics...and doing it with a shoulder injury. 🏂❄️

As she attempts to become the first halfpipe snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals 🥇, The Athletic spoke with Dr. Stone about the challenges and risk factors posed by her recent shoulder dislocation.

📖 Read the full story* →https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033044/2026/02/09/chloe-kim-2026-winter-olympics-history/

*The New York Times Subscription Required

Kim is trying to become the first halfpipe snowboarder in Olympic history to win three consecutive gold medals.

02/08/2026

Kids will grow up with AI teddy bears that can answer every question.

That doesn’t mean they’ll know what to do with the answers.

In this week’s blog, Dr. Stone considers what becomes more important when knowledge is unlimited, and why outcomes still depend on something no algorithm can provide.

📖 Read the blog here: https://mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/aging-injury-recovery-4869155

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Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
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Visit us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/stoneclinic We make every effort to regenerate and rebuild joints rather than replace them with metals and plastics. We can stimulate and augment the body’s own natural healing response using stem cells and growth factors. We simply do not settle for doing things the way they have always been done in orthopedic surgery. We are driven to innovate: to invent tools to make surgery more efficient, to design more effective procedures and to find ways to speed up the healing process. We strive constantly to improve our patients’ experience By integrating physical therapy into our practice we help patients heal quicker. Our goal is to have our patients return fitter, faster and stronger than they were before they were hurt. World-renowned orthopedic surgeon, Kevin R. Stone, MD, leads the clinic. He is passionate about improving surgical techniques and finding new ways to speed up healing. The clinic offers same day onsite diagnosis with a complete physical exam, in-office digital x-ray and extremity MRI, if necessary.