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About Robert LaPrade, MD

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD has specialized skills and expertise in diagnosing and treating complicated knee injuries. He has treated athletes at all levels, including Olympic, professional and intercollegiate athletes, and has returned numerous athletes back to full participation after surgeries. Recognized globally for his outstanding and efficient surgical skills and dedication to sports medicine, he has received many research awards, including the OREF Clinic Research Award considered by many a Nobel Prize in orthopedics. Dr. LaPrade is one of the most published investigators in his field, and many of the surgeries that he has developed are now performed worldwide and recognized as the “gold standard” for the treatment of complex knee injuries.

Dr. Robert LaPrade to Chair “Elevating Knee Arthroscopy: Pick Your Procedures” Course at the Orthopaedic Learning Center

Dr. Robert LaPrade will chair the upcoming “Elevating Knee Arthroscopy: Pick Your Procedures” course, scheduled for October 25, 2025, at the Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC).

This highly anticipated program is part of the E.L.I.T.E. Skills Training series, a collection of cutting-edge courses designed to empower surgeons through Exceptional, Learner-Focused, Individualized, Tailored Education.

Dr. Robert LaPrade to Chair “Elevating Knee Arthroscopy: Pick Your Procedures” Course at the Orthopaedic Learning Center

A Contemporary International Expert Consensus Statement on the Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Injuries to the Posterolateral Corner of the Knee


Authors:

Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D., Cameron Gerhold, B.S., Kyle N. Kunze, M.D., Andrew G. Geeslin, M.D., Luke V. Tollefson, B.S., Udit Dave, M.D.,
José Rafael Garcia, M.D., Björn Barenius, M.D., Ph.D., Charles Brown, M.D., Túlio Vinícius de Oliveira Campos, M.D., Ph.D., Moisés Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.,
Lars Engebretsen, M.D., Ph.D., Gonzalo Ferrer, M.D., Carlos E. Franciozi, M.D., […]

A Contemporary International Expert Consensus Statement on the Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Injuries to the Posterolateral Corner of the Knee

Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Posterior Cruciate Ligament, and Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstructions With Primary Fibular Collateral Ligament Reconstruction After First-Stage Bone Grafting Procedure


Authors:

Luke V. Tollefson, B.S., Evan P. Shoemaker, B.A., Dustin R. Lee, M.D., Matthew T. Rasmussen, M.D., and Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

Revision multiligament knee injuries are rare but can occur due to unaddressed injuries in the primary reconstruction, poor tunnel placement, or a new injury. A thorough examination via physical […]

Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Posterior Cruciate Ligament, and Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstructions With Primary Fibular Collateral Ligament Reconstruction After First-Stage Bone Grafting Procedure

Anatomic Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament and the Posterior Oblique Ligament With Allograft for High-Grade Valgus Laxity


Authors:

Luke V. Tollefson, B.S., Evan P. Shoemaker, B.A., Matthew T. Rasmussen, M.D., Dustin R. Lee, M.D., and Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and the posterior oblique ligament (POL) are 2 of the main structures of the posteromedial corner of the knee. The MCL is important for valgus stability, […]

Anatomic Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament and the Posterior Oblique Ligament With Allograft for High-Grade Valgus Laxity

Lateral Femoral Condyle Osteochondral Allograft and Concomitant Lateral Opening-Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy in the Setting of Failed Osteochondritis Dissecans Fixation


Authors:

Grace E. Guerin, M.S.3., Luke V. Tollefson, B.S., Evan P. Shoemaker, B.A., Matthew T. Rasmussen, M.D., Dustin R. Lee, M.D., and Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a subchondral bone and articular cartilage abnormality that can lead to detachment of a bone fragment and eventually osteoarthritis. Juvenile OCD typically presents […]

Lateral Femoral Condyle Osteochondral Allograft and Concomitant Lateral Opening-Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy in the Setting of Failed Osteochondritis Dissecans Fixation

Concomitant Patellar Tendon Reconstruction With Hamstring Autografts and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Autograft in the Setting of Severe Patellar Tendinopathy With Recurrent Lateral Patellar Instability


Authors:

Evan P. Shoemaker, B.A., Luke V. Tollefson, B.S., Dustin R. Lee, M.D., Matthew T. Rasmussen, M.D., Riccardo Cristiani, M.D., Ph.D., and Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

Chronic injuries to the extensor mechanism present unique challenges to physicians because of their complex nature and the need for […]
Concomitant Patellar Tendon Reconstruction With Hamstring Autografts and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Autograft in the Setting of Severe Patellar Tendinopathy With Recurrent Lateral Patellar Instability

Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Full Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction With Lateral Capsule, Biceps Tendon, and Iliotibial Band Repairs Attributable to Hyperextension Injury


Authors:

Luke V. Tollefson, B.S., Evan P. Shoemaker, B.A., Dustin R. Lee, M.D., Matthew T. Rasmussen, M.D., and Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

Injuries to the posterolateral corner (PLC) have been reported to occur in 13.3% to 19.7% of patients with anterior cruciate ligament tears. Severe cases can also lead to injury of the biceps femoris […]

Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Full Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction With Lateral Capsule, Biceps Tendon, and Iliotibial Band Repairs Attributable to Hyperextension Injury

Lateral Condyle Impaction Fracture Reduction With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, and Repair of Lateral Meniscus Radial Tear After a High-Grade Pivot-Shift Injury


Authors:

Luke V. Tollefson B.S., Evan P. Shoemaker B.A., Nathan J. Jacobson M.D., Erik L. Slette M.D., Robert F. LaPrade M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

The pivot shift is a common injury mechanism during an anterior cruciate ligament injury in which the tibia rotates anterolaterally with a combined valgus force. This mechanism can lead to bone […]
Lateral Condyle Impaction Fracture Reduction With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, and Repair of Lateral Meniscus Radial Tear After a High-Grade Pivot-Shift Injury

Slope-Reducing Anterior Closing Wedge Proximal Tibial Osteotomy, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tunnel Bone Grafting, and Unstable Medial Meniscus Ramp Repair as a First-Stage Procedure


Authors:

Evan P. Shoemaker B.A., Luke V. Tollefson B.S., Matthew T. Rasmussen M.D., Dustin R. Lee M.D., Robert F. LaPrade M.D., Ph.D

Abstract:

Revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) requires heightened levels of preoperative patient planning to evaluate for known risk factors of a primary ACLR graft failure. Risk factors include ≥12° of posterior tibial slope, coronal […]

Slope-Reducing Anterior Closing Wedge Proximal Tibial Osteotomy, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tunnel Bone Grafting, and Unstable Medial Meniscus Ramp Repair as a First-Stage Procedure

The Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative. Part I—Rehabilitation Management After Meniscus Surgery: Meniscectomy, Repair and Reconstruction


Authors:

Nicolas Pujol, Airelle O. Giordano, Stephanie E. Wong, Philippe Beaufils, Juan Carlos Monllau, Elanna K. Arhos, Roland Becker, Francesco Della Villa, J. Brett Goodloe, James J. Irrgang, Jitka Klugarova, Emma L. Klosterman, Aleksandra Królikowska, Aaron J. Krych, Robert F. LaPrade, Robert Manske, Nicky van Melick, Jill K. Monson, Marko Ostojic, Mark V. Paterno, Tomasz […]

The Formal EU-US Meniscus Rehabilitation 2024 Consensus: An ESSKA-AOSSM-AASPT Initiative. Part I—Rehabilitation Management After Meniscus Surgery: Meniscectomy, Repair and Reconstruction
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