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Specialty:
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery, Trauma
Department Affiliation:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliation:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
State License:
A126262
Phone:
310-825-6095
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About Me

Dr. Kristofer J. Jones is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports-related musculoskeletal injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow. His clinical expertise includes advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures and complex reconstruction of these joints. He has specialized training in the field of biologic joint preservation procedures, including modern cartilage restoration and transplantation techniques. As such, he is a select participant in a number of nationwide clinical research trials investigating novel surgical treatments for cartilage injuries.

As a former intercollegiate athlete, Dr. Jones understands the unique demands and concerns faced by athletes at all levels of participation (from professional to recreational) and his goal is to return patients back to their regular activities using evidence-based medicine to guide his treatment plan. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago, where he was a four-year letter winner and All-Conference tailback for the varsity football team. He was awarded the Howell-Murray Alumni Medal upon graduation. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania where he received the Jonathan Rhoads Prize for Surgical Scholarship. Dr. Jones completed his orthopaedic residency training at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, frequently recognized as the #1 Hospital for Orthopaedic Surgery by US News & World Report. He subsequently completed a traveling fellowship and acquired further expertise in shoulder and cartilage surgery at specialized centers across Europe, including Lyon & Paris France. Dr. Jones returned to HSS to complete another fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. During this time, he served as assistant team physician for the Brooklyn Nets (NBA), New York Red Bulls (MLS), and Iona College Athletics as well as an orthopaedic consultant to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and US Open Tennis Tournament. He is currently the Head Team Physician and Director of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) and a Team Physician for the UCLA Bruins athletic teams.

Dr. Jones is accomplished in both clinical and laboratory research and has authored more than 60 scientific manuscripts and textbook chapters that have received national recognition and awards within the field of sports medicine. His specific research interests include surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow injuries in the throwing athlete, complex arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow, knee ligament reconstruction and joint biomechanics, and novel procedures for articular cartilage restoration. He is frequently invited to lecture on these topics both nationally and internationally. Dr. Jones is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has been recognized as an "Emerging Leader" within the field of orthopaedic surgery/sports medicine by the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA). He also holds memberships and committee positions in several professional organizations including the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), S.T.O.P (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injuries Outreach Committee, the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS), Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) and the NBA Team Physicians Society.

Dr. Jones currently provides care at the UCLA Orthopaedic Center in Westwood on the main hospital campus, as well as the UCLA Health Primary and Specialty Care Office in Torrance for South Bay patients.

Links
uclahealth.org/lakers
uclahealth.org/ortho
uclahealth.org/torrance
Primary Office
Orthopaedics
100 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 755
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Phone
310-825-6095
Fax
310-825-3285
Medical Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, 2012-2013
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 2008-2012
Internship
Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 2007-2008
Degree
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, MD, 2007
Interests
  • Achilles Tendon

    Achilles Tendon Injuries

    Achilles tendon injuries affect the Achilles tendon, a fibrous band of tissue that links the muscles in your calf to your heel. The strength and flexibility of this tendon are important for jumping, running, and walking.
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  • Anterior cruciate ligament/Posterior cruciate ligament (ACL/PCL)

    Ligament Injuries to the Knee

    There are 4 major ligaments in the knee. Ligaments are elastic bands of tissue that connect bones to each other and provide stability and strength to the joint. The 4 main ligaments in the knee connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone).
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  • Arthroscopic Knee
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization & Labral Repair
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Arthroscopy

    Arthroscopy

    An arthroscope is a small, tube shaped instrument that is used to look inside a joint. Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint problems. Originally, arthroscopy was used mainly for planning a standard open surgery. But with new tools and advanced surgical methods, many conditions can also be treated using an arthroscope.
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  • Cartilage Implant
  • Cartilage Knee
  • Elbow Arthroscopy & Ligament Reconstruction
  • Golfer's Elbow

    Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's and Baseball Elbow)

    Medial epicondylitis is also known as golfer's elbow, baseball elbow, suitcase elbow, or forehand tennis elbow. It's characterized by pain from the elbow to the wrist on the inside (medial side) of the elbow. Other activities that can cause this condition include carrying a heavy suitcase, chopping wood, and using a chainsaw.
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  • Ligament Knee
  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
  • Revision ACL Surgery
  • Revision Labral Repair
  • Revision Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Revision Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder

    Anatomy of the Shoulder

    The shoulder is a complex joint made up of several layers, including: Bones, Joints, Ligaments, Acromion, Tendons, Muscles, Rotator cuff, and Bursa.
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  • Sports Medicine

    What Is Sports Medicine

    Sports medicine healthcare providers have special training to restore function to injured patients so they can get moving again as soon as possible. They are experts on preventing illness and injury in active people.
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  • Tennis Elbow

    Tennis Elbow

    Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is swelling of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm. It often develops from the force of the tennis racket hitting balls in the backhand position. It can also develop from other repetitive movements.
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  • Tommy John Surgery

    Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's and Baseball Elbow)

    Medial epicondylitis is also known as golfer's elbow, baseball elbow, suitcase elbow, or forehand tennis elbow. It's characterized by pain from the elbow to the wrist on the inside (medial side) of the elbow. Other activities that can cause this condition include carrying a heavy suitcase, chopping wood, and using a chainsaw.
    Learn more >
Research Interests
  • Clinical Research Trials
    • Novocart 3D Autologous Chondrocyte Implant – Phase 3 Clinical Trial
    • PROGRESS IV Clinical Trial investigating nStride Autologous Protein Solution for the treatment of knee cartilage injury
  • Clinical
    • Clinical efficacy of cartilage repair/restoration procedures, including microfracture, osteochondral allograft/autograft transplantation, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), and particulated juvenile allograft transplantation
    • Biologic augmentation of cartilage restoration procedures with platelet-rich-plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) and novel mesenchymal stem cell treatment
    • Clinical outcomes following rotator cuff repair and labral repair for shoulder instability using knotless suture anchor technology
  • Laboratory
    • Restoration of normal joint contact pressure following articular cartilage procedures, including osteochondral allograft/autograft transplantation
    • Evaluation of knee joint kinematics following ligament reconstruction
Publications
Link to Dr. Jones' PubMed scientific publications >
In The News
  • "Effect of revision UCL reconstruction on return to play in MLB pitchers" - AAOS Now, May 2013.
  • "Docking technique to repair torn elbow ligament yields favorable results in adolescent baseball players" – Science Daily, March 21st, 2013.
Awards
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2021
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2020
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2019
  • W.F. Enneking Career Development Award (MTF) – 2017
  • MTF (Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation) Young Investigator Award – 2016
  • ICRS (International Cartilage Repair Society) Annual Merit Research Award – 2015
  • AAOS Clinician Scientist Development Award – 2014
  • AOA (American Orthopaedic Association) Emerging Leader – 2014
  • J. Robert Gladden Society Scholarship Recipient – 2012
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Award of Excellence – 2012
  • Jonathan Rhoads Prize for Surgical Scholarship (University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) – 2007
  • Benjamin Fox Orthopaedic Research Scholar Award – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – 2006
  • Russell C. Hibbs Award in Clinical Science (Scoliosis Research Society) – 2006
  • Smith & Nephew Resident Research Award – 2006
  • Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) New York Metropolitation Area Resident Research Award – 2006
  • University of Pennsylvania Annual Research Symposium Award Winner (Clinical Research Section) – 2006
  • Center of Excellence Research Award – University of Pennsylvania – 2005
  • University Athletic Association (UAA) Scholar Athlete Award (University of Chicago) – 2001
  • Varsity Football – Offensive Player of the Year (University of Chicago) – 2001
  • UAA Conference 1st Team Offensive and 2nd Team Special Teams Honors (University of Chicago) – 2001
  • Howell Murray Alumni Association Medal (University of Chicago) – 2000
  • Maroon Key Society Inductee (University of Chicago) – 1999
  • University of Chicago Dean's Grant (University of Chicago) – 1997
  • Golden Key National Honor Society – 1997
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Medical Education

Dr. Jones discusses Tommy John surgery on the ESPN Los Angeles Weekend Warrior Radio Show

Community Health Videos

UCLA Orthopaedic/Sports Medicine Surgeon discusses rotator cuff tears and successful treatment options

Other Videos

Dr. Jones discusses "a typical day on the job" as a team doctor for the Los Angeles Lakers
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