Listed as a "Top Knee Surgeon in America", Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD is a complex knee surgeon in Vail Colorado at The Steadman Clinic, known worldwide for offering innovative treatments in Sports Medicine. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and Director of the International Research Scholar Program at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
Through his extensive research and practice, Dr. LaPrade has developed special expertise in posterolateral knee injuries, PCL tears, ACL tears, ACL reconstructions (both initial and revision), meniscal transplants, MCL injuries, knee osteotomies, fresh osteoarticular allografts, and other complex sports knee injuries.
PASSIONATE
Dr. LaPrade is passionate about healthy knees. He has been studying the knee joint along with 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's experience is unparalleled in accurately diagnosing and treating compound, multifaceted knee injuries.
DEDICATED
Dr. LaPrade is internationally recognized for his dedication to providing state-of-the-art procedures to treat complex knee injuries. His passion for research in orthopedics is evident as he continuously seeks to improve diagnostic tests, surgical techniques and patient outcomes for knee injuries. His work ethic and productivity are recognized and appreciated worldwide.
A PERSONAL APPROACH
Dr. LaPrade takes the time to understand each patient's unique circumstances in order to recommend the best treatment option for the specific injury and lifestyle goals. Regardless of how complicated the problem or complex the injury, Dr. LaPrade is committed to finding a solution for each patient.
A JOINT EFFORT
Dr. LaPrade recognizes that providing the best knee injury treatments to his patients requires the collaboration of a strong team. Together, Dr. LaPrade, his team and the patient all work for the best possible outcome - an accelerated recovery from knee surgery and return to an active lifestyle.
We welcome you to learn more about Vail Knee Doctor Robert LaPrade, MD and his innovative treatments for knee injuries. Please browse our site and contact us today for more information.
