Arthritis Ruins Lives.
We’re working to change that through pioneering research in regenerative orthopaedics.
The Problem
For millions of active adults, joint pain arrives earlier than expected—with few good answers. They’re told they’re too young for joint replacement, yet no other treatment offers lasting relief. So they wait. They hurt. Activities are abandoned, careers are cut short, and quality of life declines.
This is the reality for the more than 595 million people worldwide living with osteoarthritis (OA), now the leading cause of disability globally.
Yet today’s treatments are falling short. Non-operative therapies like cortisone injections may offer short-term relief but often degrade tissue and increase the risk of complications. Common surgeries like microfracture often fail within three to five years. The few available options are limited, expensive to perform, and often out of reach due to insurance restrictions. As a result, many patients are offered no treatment at all.
It’s time for a better solution.
How We Solve This Problem
At Stone Research Foundation (SRF), we believe no one should have to live in pain or scale back their life, especially when modern solutions exist. Founded by orthopaedic surgeon Kevin R. Stone, MD, SRF’s vision is to turn scientific discovery into regenerative therapies that accelerate healing and treat, prevent, and cure osteoarthritis.
For nearly three decades, we’ve advanced orthopaedic innovations, helping patients return to high-level activity through biologic approaches that reduce pain, restore movement, and delay or eliminate the need for joint replacement.
Our Mission
To pioneer new orthopaedic treatments that accelerate healing, enabling people to stay active through research, development, innovation and education.
"Our goal is to help you live to age 100, playing the sport you love."
Stone Research Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit research institute pioneering regenerative orthopaedic treatments to stimulate the body’s own healing properties to reduce the suffering of sports injuries and arthritis.
The Stone Research Foundation performs bench science , in-vivo research, and outcome studies to measure the effectiveness and prove the scientific merit of new biologic approaches. We disseminate the results of this research worldwide through presentation, publication, and education in order that others may benefit and further advance the standard of care in orthopaedics.
Our Impact
Years of Clinical Research
continuous investigation since 1991
Conference Presentations
to global leaders in orthopaedics
Years of Additional Benefit Time
from ArtCart vs leading procedures
Meet the Team Behind Our Research
Learn about the dedicated scientists, clinicians, and staff working to advance regenerative orthopaedics.