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Pioneers of advanced orthopaedic surgical & rehabilitation techniques to repair, regenerate, and replace damaged cartilage and ligaments.

San Francisco, CA
Joined September 2009
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Here’s a roundup of our five most-read blogs from 2025. Each was written by Dr Stone as a “gift to patients.” Here's a chance to catch up on a few gifts you may have missed. Find them all here: mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/t… #StoneClinicBlog #YearEndWrapUp #Bestof2025
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PRP. Bone marrow. Fat cells. Growth factors. Biologic injections are discussed everywhere—but patients often struggle to understand why they work. Dr. Stone explains the surprising reason many of these therapies seem effective. mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/b…
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A ruptured #Achilles tendon can heal on its own. The real question is whether it heals strong enough for sport. Dr. Stone explains the available treatment options and how these procedures impact an athlete's performance after recovery. #StoneClinicBlog #AchillesRupture
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What if joint pain after 40 isn’t inevitable? On the Ageless Athlete Podcast, Dr. Stone discusses how modern joint care is reshaping expectations for athletes. 🎧 Listen here: mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/a… #StoneClinicBlog #KevinRStoneMD #PlayForever
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AI will answer every question. Knowing what to do with the answer is something else. Dr. Stone on what still matters in medicine (and life) when information is everywhere. Read here: mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/a… #StoneClinicBlog #AI #AImedicine
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Recovery and aging rarely move smoothly. Dr. Stone explains why uneven progress is normal—and how perspective matters when setbacks occur. 🔗 stoneclinic.com/blog #StoneClinicBlog #KevinRStoneMD #PlayForever
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Arthritis has long been considered irreversible. New research in cartilage regeneration is beginning to challenge that belief. Dr. Stone explains why. mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/c… #StoneClinicBlog #KevinRStoneMD #Arthritis #Cartilage #Orthopedics #Orthopaedics #PlayForever
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Don't work out, PLAY OUT. That’s Dr. Stone’s advice for your New Year’s fitness goals. Find out why replacing work with play can help you build a healthy “addiction” to movement. mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/a… #StoneClinicBlog #AdventureSports #PlayForever
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#ACLrecovery can blur the line between slow progress and a real problem, making it hard to identify when surgical failure occurs. Here's how to recognize when a reconstruction is working—and when it isn’t. 📖 Read the full blog at: mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/h… #StoneClinicBlog
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving 🦃, we’re grateful for Myles, who shared an in-depth look from injury to full athletic return. His story offers rare insight for anyone navigating recovery. 🎥 Watch here: mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/r… #StoneClinicBlog #StoneClinicPatientStory
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“How often should we inject joints?” 💉 “Can results last longer?” “Are there better ingredients to add?” 💉 These are the questions driving the research & clinical use of joint injection therapies. 🔗 Read more: mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/l… #StoneClinicBlog
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Are youth “overuse injuries” really about doing too much—or about missed diagnoses? 🏀⚾ Dr. Stone explains why rest alone isn’t enough and what treatments can truly speed recovery. 🔗 Read the blog: mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/o… #StoneClinicBlog #YouthSports #SportsMedicine
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A first-time shoulder dislocation isn’t something to “wait and see.” One often leads to another—causing long-term damage. In this week’s blog, Dr. Stone explains why early repair matters. 🔗 mailchi.mp/stoneclinic.com/s… #StoneClinicBlog #ShoulderInjury #InjuryRecovery
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