Dr. Robert LaPrade published his 500th research study.
Orthopedics This Week celebrates Dr. LaPrade’s 500th published research study.
You can see the article here: Ever Curious Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD Publishes His 500th Research Study
Read his 500th Published Article: Single-Stage Multiple-Ligament Knee Reconstructions for Sports-Related Injuries: Outcomes in […]
Dr. LaPrade has had several questions about patellar dislocation treatment and recovery since the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ patellar dislocation injury last night. Here is his response
“Most athletes who have a patellar dislocation have a good prognosis for returning to play […]
Patellar (kneecap) dislocations are among the most common in the body. They usually occur in adolescents or young adults with contact or noncontact twisting injuries with the knee close to full extension. Almost always, the dislocation occurs with the patella dislocating to the outside (lateral aspect) of the knee. Putting the […]
Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is the treatment of choice for recurrent patellofemoral instability. Although attention to MPFL reconstruction in the orthopaedic literature has increased dramatically in recent years, there is no clear consensus on surgical technique, graft option, or method of fixation. Nevertheless, most studies have shown improved pain scores and low rates […]
Combined posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries represent a complex
pathology that requires a thorough clinical and radiographic examination to diagnose and identify all injured structures.
Anatomic reconstruction of the injured ligaments is recommended, including double-bundle PCL reconstruction and
superficial MCL augmentation. In the setting of this complex reconstruction, several technical aspects require […]
Anterolateral rotational instability may persist after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction for a variety of reasons including damage to lateral or posterolateral structures, injury to the meniscus, disruption of anterolateral soft tissue structures, or increased tibial slope. In the setting of revision or primary ACL reconstruction with persistent anterolateral laxity, despite repair or reconstruction […]
Medial meniscal root tears are often disabling injuries that can occur in isolation during low-velocity, deep
knee flexion maneuvers in middle-aged patients. The most common meniscal root tear pattern is a radial tear near the
root attachment (type II). Root tears are often associated with meniscal extrusion, identified on magnetic resonance
imaging. Relocation of the meniscal root […]
Aaron days before his knee injuries.
September 15th, 2017 was day that forever changed the life and trajectory of Aaron Holdridge. He was playing his first home football game as a senior linebacker in high school. As he jumped to block a pass from the […]
Knee pain and knee injury happen to people at any age […]
Chondral defects of the patellofemoral joint remain a difficult-to-treat pathology with limited long-term results. Currently available techniques to treat large or unipolar chondral defects of the patella include autologous chondrocyte implantation and osteochondral allograft transplantation. Despite the recent advances in orthobiologic adjuncts, there is no single gold-standard surgical approach to this difficult-to-treat pathology in […]
