The procedures that comprise the BioKnee program were either created or pioneered by Dr. Stone. So few surgeons are trained on these techniques or have sufficient experience for us to confidently make any recommendations. However, many patients travel to seek our specialized treatment. If you are interested in finding out how we can help you, then you may have Dr. Stone personally review your injury by arranging for a complimentary phone/virtual consultation. Just follow the instructions on this page and we can get you connected to Dr. Stone www.stoneclinic.com/consult.

Unfortunately, no. The Stone Clinic is an out-of-network provider, which means we are not contracted with any insurance companies and, therefore, do not bill insurance for our services. Contracted, or in-network providers, are only allowed to perform procedures that your insurance company has determined are the preferred method of treating your injury. The guidelines of your specific insurance policy may exclude coverage for certain procedures, even when your physician or surgeon has determined they are the best option to relieve your symptoms and provide a long-term, successful outcome. We believe your surgeon should decide the best treatment for your injury or symptoms, not your insurance company. The Stone Clinic has chosen not to contract with any insurance companies in order to have the freedom to perform the most technologically advanced orthopaedic surgery procedures available and provide an exceptional patient outcome and experience.

If you are interested in finding out how we can help you, then you may have Dr. Stone personally review your injury by arranging for a complimentary phone/virtual consultation. Just follow the instructions on this page and we can get you connected to Dr. Stone www.stoneclinic.com/consult.

Congratulations. We wish you the very best of luck!

Sorry to hear about your injury and the mental toll the recovery is taking on you. Mental health challenges are extremely common when recovering from injury. Many patients like yourself get stuck in a downward spiral with bedrest and sedentary life contributing further to your recovery blues. A mental healthcare professional can certainly help but we also encourage our surgery patients to safely work out "around their injury" to get all the positive benefits of exercise. You may learn about our approach by reading the article below from Dr. Stone on this topic. And the good news is that we can help you from from your home with VIRTUAL rehab sessions. Our StoneFit rehab team can design a program around your current restrictions without you ever having to face those stairs. You can make an appointment here www.stoneclinic.com/physical-therapy. Article on Injury-Related Depression: www.stoneclinic.com/blog/acl-depression-syndrome-part-2 From the article: "To fight off ACL Depression Syndrome we counsel our patients to design a challenging daily exercise program for themselves. It starts the day after injury and certainly the day after surgery. No matter which joint is hurt, it can be isolated, and the rest of the body exercised. Having a terrific trainer and physical therapist helps introduce you to novel ways to drive up your heart rate, strengthen your core, and mobilize your entire body. Getting in a great sweat workout raises your testosterone levels, increases the circulation of adrenalin, dopamine, and pheromones."

Hi there, Jay. I can tell you that this procedure has produced successful long-term results in treating patellar defects. For specifics on the recovery time, you would have to discuss that with Dr. Stone after he has personally reviewed your injury. You may arrange for a complimentary consultation by following the instructions on this page www.stoneclinic.com/consult To learn more about our biologic knee repair program, you may download our Saving My Knee Guide here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-knees

Dr. Stone prefers to repair knees biologically when possible. However, if the arthritis has progressed to full bone on bone, then a BioKnee may no longer be possible. This is why addressing arthritic joints early and aggressively helps ensure you have less invasive options available to you. Fortunately, Pedro came to us before a total knee replacement was necessary and his knee could be repaired with a partial knee replacement. You may learn about our knee program and the different options for knee repair here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-knees

All treatments are customized to repair the specifics of each individual injury. So once Dr. Stone provides a diagnosis and treatment plan, then the care team can let you know the exact cost of the prescribed surgery. You may find out more about our meniscus transplant program here www.stoneclinic.com/meniscus-transplant-center

You can come to San Francisco, CA to have this procedure performed by Dr. Stone. You can arrange for a complimentary consultation by following the instructions on this page www.stoneclinic.com/consult.

Sorry to hear that you're having post op issues. We cannot offer specific clinical advice on our KZbin channel. We suggest to contact your operative team or you can call to arrange an appointment with Dr. Stone for to review your injury and advise on your issue. You may make an appt by calling us at 415.563.3110.

Hello, Glenn. So sorry to hear about your ankle injury. The options you've been offered are similar across the globe. We've had patients come from across the US and the whole world for an alternative approach to these two procedures. I highly suggest you review your BioAnkle program by downloading our Saving My Ankle Guide here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-ankle-guide. To find out specifically how we can help you and the pricing for treatment, just follow the instructions on this page to arrange for a virtual consultation with Dr. Stone www.stoneclinic.com/consult

That's heartbreaking. Please contact us if we can assist in your treatment and recovery. Our # is (415) 563-3110. Wishing you all the best.

Thanks for sharing your experience. We have all people with all sorts of questions about the what to expect.

@@stoneclinic - you’re welcome. The more we are all aware the better we can deal with it 🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏻🇬🇧

Sorry, Karen. I don't understand your question here. If you clarify, we are happy to help. In the meantime, here are a couple links 1) with a full overview of our meniscus replacement program www.stoneclinic.com/meniscus-transplant-center and the other our robotic knee replacement program www.stoneclinic.com/robotic-joint-center

Glad to hear you are still running. I am providing a link to an article from Dr. Stone on how to maintain your running career throughout your whole life www.stoneclinic.com/blog/running-life

Hi there, Joe. You can find out about our billing policies and monthly payment plans here on our website www.stoneclinic.com/financial-considerations

Be sure to check out this article comparing fusion vs replacement. www.stoneclinic.com/blog/ankle-replacement-or-ankle-fusion Ultimately, we are able to repair ankles by regenerating the articular cartilage in the joint and do so without using implants, plates, or screws. Fusion and replacements have significant drawbacks and we've helped many patients return to normal, active lives. You can hear their stories here www.stoneclinic.com/patient-stories/treatments/bio-ankle

Here are 2 update videos from David kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWKQg6htjc-KZ5Isi=VfRSUSdKJoTMOmkn and here is the other kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4CuaYSPraqraKs

Sorry. This is quite an old video so we're not exactly sure why. You're right that is very unusual. You can find out more about the expectations of your post-op when discussing it with Dr. Stone.

So glad to hear that. We've treated a huge # of runners and triathletes. Here's more inspiration and inspiration on how these athletes recovered from their injuries www.stoneclinic.com/how-endurance-athletes-play-forever

Here's the link if you'd like to arrange a consult www.stoneclinic.com/consult

@@stoneclinic thanks! Just uploaded my MRI today

@@Triathlontmw wonderful!!!! Wishing you all the best!

Exactly that!

You can learn more about this procedure here www.stoneclinic.com/meniscus-transplant-center

Sorry to hear about. How orthopaedic surgeons are trained plays heavily into their treatment choices. Every surgeon has a bias for patients to consider when they make their final choice on which approach/procedure to undergo. We wish the best in your Achilles recovery, and while we wish you an injury-free future, here is an article written by Dr. Stone to help guide patients in understanding the bias of their surgeon www.stoneclinic.com/blog/Bias-Your-Surgeon

Hi there. Thanks for the comment. Really do encourage you to learn more about what we do with arthritic ankles. There are very few (most of which are not very desirable) treatment options for arthritic ankles. We've had tremendous success with ankles that has helped keep our patients from ankle replacement/fusion. Providig a couple of links here 1) How to Avoid Ankle Fusion www.stoneclinic.com/blog/ankle-replacement-vs-ankle-fusion-video-blog . 2) Patient stories from those who've successfully gone through our BioAnkle program www.stoneclinic.com/patient-stories/treatments/ankle-cartilage-repair. We wish you the best!

This method is untested in the elbow. This technique is Dr. Stone's creation and, so far, clinical research conducted and surgeries performed have focused on the knee and ankle joints. You can learn more about the research on this procedure at www.stoneresearch.org/articular-cartilage

Wow. So sorry to hear that. Rookie mistake. Hope you get things back on track. We are here if you would like to come into our office. We promised to take of imaging of the correct knee. Our office # is 415.563.3110. Best of luck to you!

Can't speak to the exact weight of the joint. However, there is a ton of information on the MAKO partial and total implants on their website. You may find some answers there patients.stryker.com/knee-replacement/options/mako-robotic-arm-assisted-total-knee

You have to go to orthopaedist for this type of joint injection procedure since this involves drawing blood from your body and then using a centrifuge machine to create the PRP. It cannot be purchased.

Best of luck!

After reinjuring herself, Jodi underwent partial knee replacement. Under current common orthopaedic practices, Jodi would've been advised to live with her pain and reduce her activity levels for those 15 years she remained active with her biologic knee replacement.

This the concern of many active patients considering knee surgery. Here is an excerpt from an article I will link that offers a perspective from Dr. Stone on this concern: "The most common question I’m asked next is, “Will I wear out or loosen my implant by sports?” The answer is, “Not likely.” While loosening has many causes, we believe that one of the most frequent is weakening of the bone with aging and disuse. People have traditionally been told to limit their activities as they get older. Actually, by increasing weight training and loading of the joint, the bone mass increases-and the risk of loosening decreases. Nevertheless, even if things do go south, the plastic-based (high molecular weight polyethylene) inserts between the metal resurfacings are now replaceable if they wear out-though they rarely do. In fact, I have never seen one worn out from sports alone, though our marathon runners and triathletes keep trying to prove me wrong." www.stoneclinic.com/blog/partial-knee-replacement-athletes

So sorry to hear that. Not all surgeries successfully correct the issue the first time. lease contact our office at +1 (415) 563-3110 if we can be of any help to you.

What happened? I had my surgery 5 days ago

@@shavipant1381 hello, Shavipant. I know your questions is directed at the original person who posted the first comment. However, I wanted to share an article written by Dr. Stone on ACL failures, although you are very early in your recovery and don't have a reason to worry yet. www.stoneclinic.com/blog/failed-acl

Unfortunately, no. The procedures that comprise the BioKnee program were either created or pioneered by Dr. Stone. So few surgeons are trained on these techniques or have sufficient experience for us to confidently make any recommendations. However, many patients travel to seek our specialized treatment. If you are interested in finding out how we can help you, then you may have Dr. Stone personally review your injury by arranging for a complimentary phone/virtual consultation. Just follow the instructions on this page and we can get you connected to Dr. Stone www.stoneclinic.com/consult. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our office at +1 (415) 563-3110.

So sorry to hear about your accident. If you are having consistent issues, be sure to see an orthopaedist who can offer solutions to your injury. No reason to live in pain. Biologic injections, physical therapy, surgery or a combination of those three can help.

Doubt there is much that can be said to convince you. Darren's just a badass and, like many of the other athletes we treat, demonstrates that he can do things that others can't imagine. Here's a video with Darren and other age 70+ long distance runners participating in nearly 200 mile Hood to Coast Rely Race in Oregon kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4bVoX2YeMhmr5Isi=uO9niGg5b-6lRpln&t=33 . Darren is the first to admit that it's not always "fast or pretty" but he 100% runs the miles he says he has.

You can learn more about Darren here www.darrenwalton.com/about

So sorry to hear about the current status of your knee. Have you been in touch with us? We try to maintain contact with all our patients to catch any issues as they emerge. Not every recovery is perfect but there is a lot we can do with additional post op rehab and injection therapy to get you back on track. Please, please email us at [email protected] with your name and a contact phone # and we will follow up right away.

San Francisco, CA. (415) 563-3110.

Yes. It can. Often a meniscus injury can eventually lead to damage of the articular cartilage. When Dr. Stone performs his cartilage regeneration procedure along with meniscus transplant, we refer to it as a #BioKnee. You can learn more about our biologic knee reconstruction program here www.stoneclinic.com/bioknee

@@stoneclinic thanks a lot for answering our questions. I love how accessible you guys are.

@@cachecacheboris so glad to help. Making the right choice regarding your joint health is an important one. So much respect to you for performing research to find the best option for your knee and long-term mobility. If you are interested in our care, you may arrange a consultation at www.stoneclinic.com/consult Good luck to you!

It depends. If the knee, through surgery, is properly repaired and restored back to normal function, then you may not develop arthritis. However, if their is an abnormality in the knee that causes extra wear on your articular cartilage, then it may develop into arthritis later in life.

Hi there. Sorry to hear of the persistent knee struggles you've had. I'm providing a few links from Dr. Stone's blog that may help answer your questions and provide some helpful guidance: 1. www.stoneclinic.com/blog/what-expect-rehab-first-two-weeks-after-knee-surgery 2. www.stoneclinic.com/blog/cortisone-end-era-play-forever-excerpt 3. www.stoneclinic.com/blog/when-to-get-second-opinion

Will stem cells help with this treatment

I’m a skier and I’m planning to teach my grand children into the future . My father only retired at 91yrs so I’ve got a lot of productive years in front of me .

Hi there William. You can learn more about our knee program and your choices by downloading our Saving My Knees Guide. You can download it here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-knees

Hi again, William. Dr. Stone's surgeon's fees typically range from $10k for minor surgeries to $28k for more complex cases.The clinical team customizes treatment based on each injury and procedures are often used in combination, so we cannot offer any quotes. After Dr. Stone offers a diagnosis and treatment plan, then our surgical coordinators can provide a full estimate of our surgeon's fees.

Our goal with this program is to help you delay or, even better, completely avoid total knee replacement. Here's an article about why this delay can benefit you in the long-term www.stoneclinic.com/blog/delaying-knee-joint-replacement

Different procedures and different approaches to post-op care will result in different rehab protocols. We try to minimize the lethargy and muscle atrophy resulting from surgery by starting rehab on day 1 after surgery. You can find out more about our approach to post-op knee rehab here www.stoneclinic.com/blog/what-expect-rehab-first-two-weeks-after-knee-surgery

hi tom, have you had a meniscus transplant? how are you now ?