Managing Our Joints and Staying Physically Active Throughout Our Lives with Dr. Kevin Stone

A fortuituous defensive play at soccer cost young Kevin Stone his medial meniscus and his chances of succeeding at that sport. The injury also brought a massive disappointment to him since a surgeon he looked up to decided to remove his meniscus, which he can clearly see today wasn't the best option. With time, he would develop bow legs and the typical medial knee pain that comes with it. He would also get purpose and a clear direction; he would dedicate his life to discovering how to replace the meniscus cartilage and help people heal faster from joint injuries.  Our guest, Dr. Kevin Stone, is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon. He is the founder and head of The Stone Clinic, which is at the forefront of orthopedic surgery, recognized worldwide for the BioKnee, his alternative to artificial knee replacement. Dr. Stone specializes in joint injuries and arthritis, focusing on repairing the knee, shoulder, and ankle while preserving the natural biology of the joint. He is also the author of "Play Forever: How to Recover From Injury and Thrive" and a tireless researcher.  In this episode, Dr. Kevin Stone shared quite a few golden nuggets of his vast wisdom on joint injuries recovery and prevention. In a very simple and colloquial language, Dr. Stonce explained the different nuances of total joint replacement and its alternatives. We talked about the best ways to avoid joint injuries and the core principles to diminish the chances of getting arthritis. Dr. Stone also spoke about the benefits of practicing sports consistently, the importance of diversifying our disciplines, and shared valuable advice for both young and old athletes.  Tune in to Episode 120, and discover some of Dr. Kevin Stone's most valuable advice to have a healthy and long-lasting relationship with your joints.  Some Questions I Ask: What specifically is your specialty within orthopedic surgery? (3:46) I'm interested in your own history and how you decided to go in the direction of orthopedics. (13:28) Is arthritis a normal part of aging? (16:59) What are some general principles that people should do for young athletes who will be active their entire life? (21:47) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Dr. Stone's perspective on total joint replacement (5:13) The positive impact of exercising on joint's health (9:28) Losing the medial meniscus. How it all started for Dr. Kevin Stone (13:03) The three core principles to avoid developing arthritis (20:17) Resources: The Stone Clinic website Book: Dr. Kevin Stone - Play Forever The Stone Clinic YouTube channel The Stone Clinic Instagram The Stone Clinic Facebook Connect with Dr. Stone: LinkedIn Useful Rejuvenaging Resources: Website: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/ Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.