Skater Avoids Ankle Fusion with BioAnkle Cartilage Surgery Repair

[@stoneclinic]

A recurring question we receive is, "What kind of ankle surgery should I get: fusion, replacement, or something else?" Here is a blog written by Dr. Stone on the strengths and limitations of these procedures so you can make the best choice for your ankle: www.stoneclinic.com/blog/ankle-replacement-or-ankle-fusion. You may learn more about our biologic ankle repair program at www.stoneclinic.com/bioankle. Call The Stone Clinic at [phone] for an appointment or Complimentary Virtual/Phone Consultations are available for patients outside the San Francisco Bay Area: www.stoneclinic.com/consult

[@TheAlvin9909]

Is microfracture still involve in this new procedure before pasting the graft on top of it?

[@stoneclinic]

Hello, Alvin. It is similar. Here is an article from Dr. Stone on the procedure in healing lesions of dead bone. In it he describes it as a "super microfracture." The blog article should give you more insight into how the procedure works www.stoneclinic.com/blog/ocd-misnamed-no-longer-mistreated & www.stoneclinic.com/articular-cartilage

[@musabbirahmed4471]

Sir I had a trauma at gym. My right foot ankle cartilage is damaged. MRI result shows that the damage is located in between talonavicular joint. Is there any chance to repair that cartilage? 💔

[@stoneclinic]

Hello, Musabbir. We cannot make any promises over the internet without any information. However, Dr. Stone has helped rebuild arthritic ankle cartilage in very tough cases of extreme damage or advanced cartilage tissue necrosis. If you would like to learn if we can help you, specifically, you may arrange for a consultation by following the instructions on this page www.stoneclinic.com/consult

[@franfonse]

Can a displaced cartilage fragment caused by a hit be reattached?

[@stoneclinic]

Hello, Francisco. Typically loose bodies of cartilage are removed during surgery. The articular cartilage paste graft procedure looks to stimulate regrowth of the cartilage rather than reattaching chipped-off pieces. You can learn more about this procedure in Saving My Ankles Guide available for download here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-ankle-guide

[@yashasdg7]

I am also suggested with ankle fusion whether this would be helpful please suggest i have surgery next week

[@stoneclinic]

Hello, Yasha. Most patients want to avoid ankle replacement/fusion as it can restrict mobility and the activities you are able to perform after surgery. If you want to learn more about how we repair ankle joints without metals or plastics you can download a guide on our #BioAnkle program here www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-ankle-guide

[@stoneclinic]

I'm also providing a link to a story from a patient who performed a lot of research and put a lot of thought into how he wanted his ankle to perform after surgery kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHvIeJ2uoMmdjck

[@lt4376]

Ok I have a flat foot and podiatrist says Subtalar arthrodesis and yet orthopedist says not to do midfoot coalition removal. I am an athlete (grappling, boxing, and runner, hiker, cyclist, and swimmer) and I am very worried that I won’t be able to perform these anymore. I have pain but I don’t want to the repair to cause just as much pain or worse Edit: changed subtalar arthrodesis to mid foot coalition

[@stoneclinic]

Hi there. Thanks for sharing your experience in the comment. Completely understandable to have some concerns about potentially losing the ability to participate in your favorite sport. It's also hard to determine who's advice to follow when dealing with an issue. Here is an article from Dr. Stone on when to seek another medical opinion and how to determine who you select for your care www.stoneclinic.com/blog/when-to-get-second-opinion

[@lt4376]

@@stoneclinic let me correct my statement - it’s a mid foot coalition

[@lizmorales478]

Does the stone clinic treat older people or just young athletes?

[@stoneclinic]

We treat patients of all ages from youth athletes to patients well into their 90s

[@matildefinocchiaro9739]

What insurance you take?

[@stoneclinic]

Hello, Matilde. Thanks for your question. 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. Our patients make payment-in-full for our services at the time they are received, then submit their own claims directly to their insurance companies for reimbursement.

[@matildefinocchiaro9739]

@@stoneclinic thank you for responding 🙏

[@ANYADISCO]

So, Hanna’s BioCartilage procedure lasted 5 years? Did she get another BioCartilage to continue to be an athlete she is?

[@stoneclinic]

Hannah is active to this day thanks to the articular cartilage repair as part of our BioAnkle program performed by Dr. Stone in 2015. She is now 8 years post-op, playing sports including skating (recreationally rather than competitively). So her repair and her lifestyle are still going strong.

[@wangugigrace]

Have been waiting to know this,thanks.

[@Austin-ey6ps]

This won’t work for avn? N ankle pushing foward for avn talus dying

[@stoneclinic]

While we can't make any promises, we have helped patients with necrosis of their ankle cartilage before. Check out this patient's story here to find out how we assisted him with his ankle tissue www.stoneclinic.com/story/patient-avoids-ankle-fusion-bioankle-cartilage-repair-surgery We offer complimentary pre-consultations to patients who live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. Just follow the instructions on this page to find out how we can help you with your ankle injury www.stoneclinic.com/consult

[@EAGLE_OF_PERSIA]

Hello! Was this operation fusion Ankle or cartilage repairing? I mean does ankle become stiff or can ankle move properly? Kind regards

[@stoneclinic]

Hello there. Hannah reported comfortable, strong movement with her ankle. She returned to skating, wakeboarding, hiking, skydiving, etc after this ankle repair. More info on this procedure can be found here www.stoneclinic.com/bioankle

[@patrickhendriks2999]

Can you do this procedure in the knee? Cause i have this problem in both of my knees, and can you estimate how much this is going to cost ?

[@stoneclinic]

Hello, Patrick. Dr. Stone does use the same surgical technique to perform this procedure in the knee (with great success). Here is another patient how had his knee lesions repaired by Dr. Stone with the Articular Cartilage Paste Graft kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGKZeZVsitVoa7c. More info on the procedure can be found at www.stoneclinic.com/blog/ocd-misnamed-no-longer-mistreated & www.stoneclinic.com/articular-cartilage. Dr. Stone customizes each repair to correct all issued within your knee, so pricing will be shared fully after he performs his diagnosis and determines what need to be repaired. To receive a second opinion from a world-renowned knee specialist, you may arrange a complimentary consultation here www.stoneclinic.com/consult

[@phutton88]

Is is too late for this alternative if I just got subtalar fusion?

[@stoneclinic]

Hello, Paul. Dr. Stone would personally need to review your case in order to give you an answer on this. Dr. Stone has been able to work around previous surgeries to repair the ankle cartilage, but would need to see medical imaging of your particular ankle joint to determine if he could regenerate any cartilage with surgery. If youwould like to find out, you may arrange a consultation by following the instructions on this page www.stoneclinic.com/consult

[@lamatamang4326]

Hello sir I am also suffering from osteochondral cartilage damage I did surgery also but it pain again what should I do sir

[@stoneclinic]

Hello, Lama. We've been able to help patients fully recover who've had (multiple) failed cartilage repair surgeries elsewhere. If you would like to find out if we can help you, you may arrange for a virtual consultation with Dr. Stone who will offer a diagnosis and treatment plan www.stoneclinic.com/consult

[@stoneclinic]

I am also providing a link a downloadable guide "Saving My Ankle Guide" that will give you a full overview of our minimally invasive program for repairing ankles www.stoneclinic.com/saving-my-ankle-guide

[@Cricelia]

Let’s talk costs

[@Cristoviveenmi1977]

🙏🙌🙌🙌