Our Purpose
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 of osteoarthritis (OA), which now affects more than 595 million people worldwide—a number that has more than doubled since 1990, making it the leading cause of disability globally.
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.
Our Mission
"To pioneer new orthopaedic treatments that accelerate healing, enabling people to stay active through research, development, innovation and education."
How We Solve This Problem
"Our goal is to help you live to age 100, playing the sport you love."
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.
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.
We leverage small amounts of capital into important clinical and translational research and education. In our clinical research, we conduct outcome studies to measure the effectiveness of the biologic surgical techniques developed and utilized at The Stone Clinic. We conduct translational research to prove the scientific merit of new biologic approaches. We disseminate the results of this research through presentation, publication, and education in order that others may benefit, and advance the standard of care in orthopaedics.
Our Impact
Meet the Team Behind Our Research
Learn about the dedicated scientists, clinicians, and staff working to advance regenerative orthopaedics.
Meet Our Team