A Passion for Orthopedics...Because Pain Doesn't Care About Your Age
Welcome to the practice of Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, PhD, MD, complex knee surgeon at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Every single day, active individuals take their joints for granted partaking in sports, extracurricular hobbies and activities, and performing routine movements without giving it a second thought. However, once an injury has occurred and the joint is affected, the active life you once knew could forever be changed; it is then we realize just how precious these joints are to our everyday lives.
PASSIONATE
Dr. LaPrade is passionate about healthy knees. He has been studying the knee joint and providing orthopedic knee surgery and expert care for more than 15 years. Specializing in complex and traumatic knee injuries involving the posterolateral corner, as well as other areas of the knee, Dr. LaPrade uses his experience and expert skill to accurately diagnose and treat compound, multifaceted injuries to the knee.
DEDICATED
Dr. LaPrade is internationally recognized for his dedication to providing state-of-the-art procedures to treat complex knee injuries. His passion towards research in orthopedics is evident as he continuously seeks to improve diagnostic tests, surgical techniques and patient outcomes. His work ethic and productivity are recognized and appreciated around the world.
A PERSONAL APPROACH
Dr. LaPrade has spent years creating a distinguished orthopedic knee practice that separates itself from other knee surgeons and clinics. Every patient that walks through the doors of Dr. LaPrade's Vail office will feel the difference immediately. Regardless of how complicated the problem is or complex the injury, Dr. LaPrade treats each patient with the highest level of respect and dignity.
A JOINT EFFORT
Dr. LaPrade is dedicated to creating the maximal results for each patient. His team of devoted nurses, therapists and assistants work around the clock to accommodate each patient's needs and together, under the direction of Dr. LaPrade, all work for one outcome—an accelerated recovery. An exceptional, one-of-a-kind experience is not only a promise, it is a guarantee.
We welcome you to learn more about our practice and about our passion to keep your knees healthy. Please browse our site and contact us today for more information.
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