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Back problems can be tricky to deal with

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone Back pain is the scariest of all orthopedic surprises, especially when you wake up in the morning suddenly bent over. Back injuries are typically muscular and are usually due to...

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Quick repair of shoulder joint key to recovery

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone You have a bump on your shoulder after a fall. You are told you have a shoulder separation or AC joint dislocation. Now what do you do? A shoulder separation is an injury to the...

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As we live longer, can our joints last longer, too?

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone As modern medicine continues to come up with solutions to help us live longer, more and more excitement is being generated in the area of human longevity. Tools such as genetic...

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Orthopedic surgery in China needs a creative approach

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone Setting foot for the first time in China is both a shocking and exhilarating experience. Any visiting orthopedic surgeon will naturally be struck by the sheer number of knees:...

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If horses could dream, could Chrome have won Triple Crown?

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone It just does not seem logical that a pampered, well-fed, carefully vetted, meticulously exercised athletic horse is tired after only running for about 2 minutes three times in...

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Surgery isn't always the best option

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone"Surgery can make you worse." That's a tough statement from an orthopedic surgeon who loves to help people get better. I spend most of my life either rehabilitating people from...

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Pick up a new sport every six months to keep you fresh

by Dr. Kevin R. StoneOf all my patients, regardless of age, those who are happiest seem to share one activity secret. They each add a new sport or activity every six months. Why does it work?For the...

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Advocate for your own health

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone You see the words splashed across the pages of newspapers or medical journals: "Arthroscopy doesn't work for arthritis!""Physical therapy doesn't make a difference in...

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Diana Nyad pushes the limits

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone Legendary long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad gave the honorary presentation this past week at the American Academy of Sports Medicine meeting in Seattle. It was a spectacularly...

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Prescribing trust: A key factor for healing

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone In healing, trust is enormously important. Throughout the process of recovery, you must place your trust in the hands of many people, starting with yourself. Trust yourself: You...

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A smile reflects joy and radiates warmth

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone While watching the world premier of Amy Seiwert's "Imagery: SKETCH 4" at the ODC Dance Theater, I was captivated by a smile. The program was designed to highlight two...

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Keep it simple when it comes to food

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone Many people are overwhelmed by the food choices and diet trends that make the news. What should you eat? What should you feed your kids? How do you teach kids about food and...

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How to run forever

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone I often get this question: "Doc, does running hurt my knee?" The answer is no. Injury hurts your knee. If you have healthy knees, you can run forever. If you have a cartilage...

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What’s an ACL and why is the injury so devastating?

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone The NFL season had not even begun and already one of its biggest stars had sustained a devastating injury, taking him out for the entire season. Sam Bradford, starting...

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Could artificial intelligence end the electronic medical record nightmare?

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone Medicine is an oral science. People talk to doctors about their problems. Doctors listen and ask questions. Doctors tell the patient's story to other doctors to share information...

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Missing a meniscus? It’s not over yet

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone Don't give up on your knee. Even if you had your meniscus cartilage removed and no longer have the shock absorber in your knee, even if you have developed osteoarthritis and can...

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Don't look back when it comes to your health

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone Watching football this time of year, you can't help but notice the special quarterbacks, the ones who are the top stars: The Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson, the Denver Broncos'...

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Sports can help women bring out competitive side for boardroom

by Dr. Kevin R. StoneCompetitive. That's how the vast majority of the 400 female corporate executives, recently polled for a research report, see themselves. They consider competitiveness an asset to...

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Competitiveness a trait needed to succeed

by Dr. Kevin R. StoneCompetitive. That's how the vast majority of the 400 female corporate executives, recently polled for a research report, see themselves. They consider competitiveness an asset to...

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Osteoarthritis: Two common treatment misconceptions

by Dr. Kevin R. Stone If you've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, there's a strong chance that you were advised to rest, limit your activities and use anti-inflammatory drugs to treat the symptoms...

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