Our Community

Connecting research and real stories in the pursuit of lifelong movement.

Welcome to the SRF Community

The SRF Community brings together patients, advocates, and curious minds united by one goal: living life without pain. Explore the real-world impact of our research, share your story, and find an easy way to connect, learn, and stay involved with the Stone Research Foundation.

Together, we’re building a community shaped by shared experiences and a commitment to helping people get back to the lives they love.

Share Your Comeback Milestones

Your recovery story inspires others and helps us understand the real-world impact of our research. Share your journey and celebrate your comeback with the SRF community.

Paula Kienert
"It's given me so much confidence and a new sense of what's possible."
Paula Kienert, 58
Will Hendricks
"Overall, my knee continues to feel strong and supportive. I continue to walk a lot and work standing up. In general, I've had no issues or limitations caused by my knee. "
Will Hendricks, 36
Leo Rub
"I can do much more now with mountaineering. I was able to train hard, and I feel stronger than before I had these operations. "
Leo Rub, 67
Chris Cook
"I actually got better at all of my sports after my injury. "
Chris Cook, 33
Patty Battersby
"ArtCart made a huge impact on my life. It allows me to do things that make me happy and keep me going everyday. "
Patty Battersby, 78
Hannah Delcourt
"I felt like I had a brand-new ankle! Now I am playing tennis, swimming, wake surfing, and more."
Hannah Delcourt, 27
Kevin Reedy
"It's been a godsend. I look at friends of mine in similar situations and they're missing out."
Kevin Reedy, 70
Harper Cullen
"I started surfing the day after my 6-month point. It's a long road to recovery for this injury, but the fact that I'm back doing my hobby within 6 months, I couldn't have asked for a better outcome"
Harper Cullen, 38
Rick Lewon
"I've never felt better. My leg feels brand new. I'm looking forward to the next 20 years. "
Rick Lewon, 64
Jack Kilgen
"Without Dr. Stone and his innovative solutions, I would be working for an insurance company, waiting for an ankle fusion. Dr. Stone gave me the confidence and the tools that no other doctor had given me."
Jack Kilgen, 28
Andie Haines
"I regained my ability to walk, ride my bike, run, and fully engage in my active lifestyle. My mobility has been completely restored."
Andie Haines, 65
Natasha Ali
"I'm going to do things that I've never ever been able to do in 18 years. I just know it's going to be life-changing. "
Natasha Ali, 34
Martin Solis
"I hope that these procedures become widely available for the relief of human suffering. "
Martin Solis, 65
Ken St. Cyr
"I've got the brain of a 21-year-old and the body of a 70-year-old. But sometimes my body acts younger, and this makes all the difference in the world"
Ken St. Cyr, 71
Annie Faulkner
"This procedure gave me hope that my future can be that of a normal, active person-not someone waiting for their body to breakdown"
Annie Faulkner, 40
Swetha Amit
"Before I came here, I burst into tears and couldn't imagine not running again. It gives me my self-confidence. After the surgery, I felt like my old self. I felt a certain spark come back. "
Swetha Amit, 45

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Corinne Whitsitt

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Qualifying patients are invited to complete outcome surveys through PatientIQ. By sharing your experience, you help us better understand patient recovery, improve the care we provide, and advance the art and science of orthopaedics. Your participation plays a vital role in our mission to continually improve orthopaedic care.

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