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Innovations in Sports Medicine Surgery
Dr. Austin Stone, an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon at UKHealthcare in partnership with the Lexington Surgery Center, performed shoulder stabilizing surgery in an athlete using revolutionary OSSIOfiber compression screws. This is the first time in the southeast that the surgery was performed using these FDA approved implants. The OSSIOfiber screw contains the elements of bone and no metal. Over 2 years, the screw is gradually replaced with bone which encourages healing and limits potential problems with metal implants.
Dr. Stone is excited for the impact on orthopaedic sports medicine: “This technology can encourage healing, offer structural support, and avoid potential issues with metal implants. It is one of the first major advances in a long time for common fixation devices.”
Study Details | MOntelukast as a Potential CHondroprotective Treatment Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (MOCHA Trial)
Dr. Austin Stone is honored to participate as part of the Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial Network (Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial Network Partners) and as principal investigator with the Arthritis Foundation in their multicenter clinical trial to prevent post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) following knee injuries. The study, “MOntelukast as a Potential CHondroprotective Treatment Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (MOCHA Trial)”, seeks to determine if montelukast (an FDA approved medication) can reduce inflammation and delay post-traumatic osteoarthritis after ACL (anterior crucial ligament) reconstruction.
This trial is an exciting opportunity to prevent both pain and PTOA following ACL tears and reconstruction. This trial seeks to enroll patients 25-50 years of age with additional details available at Participate in Arthritis Clinical Trials | Arthritis Foundation and Study Details | MOntelukast as a Potential CHondroprotective Treatment Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (MOCHA Trial) | ClinicalTrials.gov.
If you think you may qualify and are interested in participating, please make an appointment to see Dr. Stone at 859-218-3131 or contact online above.
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Preventing Injured Knees From osteoArthritis: Severity Outcomes - Arthritis Foundation and Study Details | Preventing Injured Knees From osteoArthritis: Severity Outcomes
Dr. Austin Stone is honored to participate as part of the Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial Network (Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial Network Partners) and as a site principal investigator with the Arthritis Foundation in their new multi-year clinical trial to prevent post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) following knee injuries. The study, “Preventing Injured Knees From osteoArthritis: Severity Outcomes” (PIKASO) Trial, seeks to determine if metformin (a common FDA medication) can reduce pain and delay post-traumatic osteoarthritis after ACL (anterior crucial ligament) reconstruction.
This trial is an exciting opportunity to prevent both pain and PTOA following ACL tears and reconstruction. This trial seeks to enroll patients 18-45 years of age with additional details available at Preventing Injured Knees From osteoArthritis: Severity Outcomes - Arthritis Foundation and Study Details | Preventing Injured Knees From osteoArthritis: Severity Outcomes | ClinicalTrials.gov.
If you think you may qualify and are interested in participating, please make an appointment to see Dr. Stone at 859-218-3131 or contact online above.
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Evaluating Cryopreserved Osteochondral Allograft Cores for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions in the Knee
Dr. Austin Stone is honored to participate as site principal investigator with Allosource in their multicenter clinical trial to evaluate cryopreserved osteochondral allografts for the treatment of osteochondral lesions in the knee. This study is designed for treating isolated cartilage damage in the knee with cartilage/bone transplantation. It is not for treating osteoarthritis.
This trial is an exciting opportunity to investigate novel preservation of osteochondral allografts (bone and cartilage cores) for treating isolated cartilage defects in the knee. This trial seeks to enroll patients 12-60 years of age with localized knee cartilage damage. Enrollment begins in the fall of 2024. Additional details available at Study Details | Evaluating Cryopreserved Osteochondral Allograft Cores for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions in the Knee | ClinicalTrials.gov.
If you think you may qualify and are interested in participating, please make an appointment to see Dr. Stone at 859-218-3131 or contact online above.
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Dr. Austin Stone is honored to be a part of Best of Lexington 2022 for Orthopaedic Surgery!
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Dr. Austin Stone is honored to receive the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) 2021 grant for Biologics and Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis.
Dr. Austin Stone is honored to receive the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) 2021 grant for Biologics and Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis. This project is entitled Role of Immunologically Induced Senescent Cell Activity on the Progression of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis (RISC-OA). The grant examines responses following meniscus injury and repair.
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The University of Kentucky Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is Nationally Recognized by US News and World Report for Excellence in Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Care!
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The University of Kentucky Healthcare System is #1 ranked in the state of Kentucky by US News and World Report for 3 years in a row!
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Dr. Austin V. Stone is awarded the prestigious Herodicus Society Traveling Fellowship for 2018-2019
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New surgery can help bring back shoulder function after injury. January 2019.
January 15, 2019 / In Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / By Austin V. Stone, MD, PhD
Written by Dr. Austin Stone, a knee and shoulder specialist at UK Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine.
A massive rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury, but it can leave you inactive and away from your favorite activities. Although traumatic massive rotator cuff tears are usually fixed soon after the injury, large, chronic tears can be more challenging to treat. A traumatic massive rotator cuff tear can commonly occur after a fall on an outstretched hand while a chronic tear may develop over time and is associated with weakness and nighttime shoulder pain.
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Innovative new treatment offers pain relief for knee osteoarthritis. February 2019.
February 11, 2019 / in Orthopaedics & sports medicine / by Austin V. Stone, MD, PhD
Written by Dr. Austin Stone, a knee and shoulder specialist at UK Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine.
Knee osteoarthritis is a painful condition that can leave you benched from your favorite sports and hobbies. Although end-stage osteoarthritis is often treated with a total joint replacement, the treatment options for early to moderate arthritis have been limited until recently.
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Understanding Orthobiologics: PRP and Stem Cells
December 11, 2019 / In Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine / By Austin V. Stone, MD, PhD
Written by Dr. Austin Stone, a knee and shoulder specialist at UK Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine.
If you follow pro or college sports, you may have noticed that biologic treatments for orthopaedic injuries are an emerging trend. And with local and national “regenerative” clinics touting the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells, you may have some questions.
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