• You. Only Better

    Welcome to

    The Stone Clinic

    WORLD CLASS

    Biologic & Robotic Surgery,
    Stem Cell Therapy,
    Elite Sports Medicine

    World-renowned orthopedic surgeon, Kevin R. Stone, MD, leads the
    clinic. He is passionate about improving surgical techniques and
    finding new ways to accelerate healing.

 

Complimentary Consultation
Available for patients outside the Bay Area
Learn about your injury
SHOULDER
KNEE
ANKLE

Elbow, Back or Hip?

Go

Let us start you on your journey back to full strength. Now.

Contact us

Learn about The Stone Clinic method

The Recovery Story of a Super Bowl Champion

Learn more about Tracy's remarkable recovery story and how the innovative care from The Stone Clinic is paving the way for his NFL return

Patients in their own words ...

“The improvement from what I could do then to what I can do now is like night and day..I am enjoying life like it used to be.”
Gary, Meniscus allograft transplant
“Eleven years later I’m very active. The only thing I don’t do is run. However I do bike 100 to 150 miles a week, I surf, play golf, and snowboard. I’ve enjoyed having my life back and having an active life back”
Tim R., BioKnee
“I'm 6.5 years out. At 41 years old, I play competitive ice hockey, train intensely, and have very little pain, if any, in my medial transplant knee. Outstanding result.”
Rich W., Meniscus allograft transplant
“Dr. Stone’s surgery has been a revelation to me, it’s totally enabled me to continue being who I am which is way more than just the sports that I do. It's part of my personality and I’m thrilled.”
Emily S., Endurance Athlete, BioKnee
“I was told I was never going to ski again. And I came back. I did two ski films. Some of my best ski film work. I signed with Völkl International and have had the best three years of my professional skiing career.”
Matt R., Pro skier, BioKnee

Designer Babies and CRISPR Joints

The first known experiment using the CRISPR gene editing technique with live human embryos was conducted in China in November 2018. The joy of seeing babies born with potential immunity to the HIV/AIDS virus was, unfortunately, dulled by a chorus of critics. What was not said is that the potential for good is unlimited and that the first real success will launch a thousand ships carrying weapons capable of killing off the diseases of old.

Goodbye Stem Cells?

The stem cell tsunami overwhelming all of medicine is evolving. Where once it was thought that these cells could morph into anything and cure everything, our new understanding of their behavior will change how they are used. Here is where we are on the learning curve:

Stem Cell Under Microscope

MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement testimonial - 6 months post op

Submitted by admin on 13 November 2018

With extensive osteoarthritis on one side of her right knee, our patient needed to have a partial knee replacement. 6 months later she says "I couldn't be happier. I can't believe how incredibly great my knee feels." She has been back on her bike, doing a lot of hiking and her knee doesn't bother her in the slightest. She says it feels as good as it has ever been. 

MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement testimonial - 6 months post op

Submitted by admin on 13 November 2018

An avid hiker and cyclist, our patient injured his his meniscus and eventually had it removed in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, this led to painful arthritis. We performed a MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement so that he could avoid a total knee replacement. " I have no complaints and I have no regrets doing it. I am glad I did it. My goal is to get that back pack on and do some camping again."

MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement testimonial - 6 months post op

Submitted by admin on 13 November 2018

A motor cycle injury in college had left our patient with a problematic knee. She had had multiple surgeries and skin grafts and was told at 45 years old that she would eventually needed a total knee replacement. To avoid this, she came to Dr. Stone who was able to perform a MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement. She was pleased to have been able to keep most of her own joint. "It was a wonderful experience in that I stayed here got to use the PT facilities, I came twice a day, it really got me off to a great start to go home to my PT".

MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement testimonial - 6 months post op

Submitted by admin on 13 November 2018

An old running injury had developed into bone-on-bone arthritis for our patient. She had a MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement. She reports that her recovery has been amazing. Six months after the operation she was on a hiking trip to Italy, hiking 10 miles a day up hills and on cobbled streets, on and off trains and buses. From day one she started PT and rehab. "I just would encourage anyone, if this is an option for your condition, to do it!"

Subscribe to

Kevin R Stone, M.D. TED Talk

Skiing Safety TIps
Uncommon Tips for Skiing Safety, 2019
Surely you have heard the usual advice: Get strong, stay flexible, don’t take the last run, and ski with a helmet. All fine and good—until you notice that the top skiers on ski teams, along with super fit backcountry skiers, all get hurt too. So let’s think about some of the less common ski tips and see if they keep you safe this year.
Read more
CRISPR Gene Editing Image
Designer Babies and CRISPR Joints
The first known experiment using the CRISPR gene editing technique with live human embryos was conducted in China in November 2018. The joy of seeing babies born with potential immunity to the HIV/AIDS virus was, unfortunately, dulled by a chorus of critics. What was not said is that the potential for good is unlimited and that the first real success will launch a thousand ships carrying weapons capable of killing off the diseases of old.
Read more
Snail and Cheetah
Go Slow to Go Fast
I used to find a lot of time in every second. Rapid thinking, multi-tasking, and impatience all supposedly led to productivity. And stress. Now I go slow to go fast—and I am trying to go slower.
Read more
Good Morning America - How to run without pain: 7 tips to try
Dr. Stone gives the nation running tips on how to avoid pain while protecting your joints.
Go offsite to read the full article
Comcast Sportsnet: SportsTalk Live - Stephen Curry MCL injury
Dr Stone talking about Steph Curry's injury and the Warrior's season.
Go offsite to read the full article
Achilles Tendon Rupture Q&A
In light of Wes Matthews and other NBA athletes suffering Achilles ruptures, Dr. Stone speaks to Mavs Moneyball, a Dallas Mavericks community.
Go offsite to read the full article
Meniscus Transplant and Articular Cartilage Paste Graft Patient Experience
Embedded thumbnail for Meniscus Transplant and Articular Cartilage Paste Graft Patient Experience
Watch video
MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement testimonial - 6 months post op
Embedded thumbnail for MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement testimonial - 6 months post op
Watch video
MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement testimonial - 6 months post op
Embedded thumbnail for MAKOPlasty partial knee replacement testimonial - 6 months post op
Watch video