Robert LaPrade MD, PhD

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.

Reporting of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Preparation Protocols and Composition

Background:

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are increasingly being used in the treatment of a wide variety of sports-related conditions. Despite this enthusiasm, the biological properties of MSCs and their effects on musculoskeletal tissue healing remain poorly understood. MSC-based strategies encompass cell populations with heterogeneous phenotypes isolated from multiple tissues and using different methods. Therefore, comprehensive […]

Reporting of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Preparation Protocols and Composition

The ability of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to differentiate into multiple musculoskeletal cell types, release proregenerative growth factors, and inhibit local immune responses holds great promise for musculoskeletal tissue engineering and the treatment of sports-related pathologic conditions. Promising in vitro data have further fueled enthusiasm for MSC-based therapies, and […]

Reporting of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Preparation Protocols and Composition

Biomechanical Evaluation of the Medial Stabilizers of the Patella

2018 AJSM

Lateral patellar dislocations are the second leading cause of traumatic knee hemarthroses, and recurrent patellar dislocations often require surgery. The medial knee structures responsible for stabilization of the patellofemoral joint are the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), the medial patellotibial ligament (MPTL), and the medial patellomeniscal ligament (MPML). Although […]

Biomechanical Evaluation of the Medial Stabilizers of the Patella

Physical Therapy Providers

Surgical Patients:

All surgical patients will attend a 7:00am Physical Therapy (PT) and post-operative rounding visit the day after surgery at the Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) Eagan-Viking Lakes location (PT clinic – 1st/ground floor). During this visit, the PT team will initiate post-operative physical therapy care and educate […]

Physical Therapy Providers

2018 Vail International Complex Knee Symposium

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The 2018 Vail International Complex Knee Symposium (VICKS), sponsored by Smith & Nephew, will be held June 14-16 in Vail, Colorado. Bringing together the top complex knee surgeons from around the world as faculty, attendees will develop anatomic-based reconstructions on complex knee procedures.

The […]

2018 Vail International Complex Knee Symposium

Dr. LaPrade Discusses How to Prevent Knee Pain with Men’s Health

Dr. LaPrade spoke with Men’s Health on how to prevent knee pain.

Everyone knows a dude who throws up his hands and cries, “Sorry, bad knees” at the mere suggestion of a high-impact activity.

If you know that guy — or if you are that guy — the key […]

Dr. LaPrade Discusses How to Prevent Knee Pain with Men’s Health

Top Knee Surgeon Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD Surpasses 400 Peer Reviewed Studies in Orthopedic Research, a Milestone Reached by Only a Few Sports Medicine Researchers

Top knee complex surgeon Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD has now published over 400 peer reviewed studies. To date, there are only a few clinicians, scientists and surgeons who have reached this milestone in orthopedic research. Dr. LaPrade has utilized his comprehensive research on sports medicine injuries to improve patient outcomes and pioneer new ways to […]

Top Knee Surgeon Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD Surpasses 400 Peer Reviewed Studies in Orthopedic Research, a Milestone Reached by Only a Few Sports Medicine Researchers

Influence of Meniscal and Chondral Lesions on Patient-Reported Outcomes After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction at 2-Year Follow-up

Background: Meniscal and chondral lesions are commonly associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, and these lesions may play a role in patient outcomes after ACL reconstruction.

Purpose: To determine the effects of the presence and location of meniscal and chondral lesions at the time of ACL reconstruction on patient-reported […]

Influence of Meniscal and Chondral Lesions on Patient-Reported Outcomes After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction at 2-Year Follow-up

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears While Skiing – A Common Problem in Vail

Knee Injury in Skiers

Unfortunately, one of the most common injuries that occurs during skiing is a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is an important ligament to prevent one’s knee from having problems with twisting, turning, or pivoting activities. One can tear their ACL during skiing by a fall, a twist […]

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears While Skiing – A Common Problem in Vail

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tears – New Surgical Treatments Work Well

What is a Torn PCL

The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is by far the largest ligament in the knee. It sits in the middle of the knee and helps to position the knee in a normal position. Because it is so big, it very rarely is torn on its own and usually is torn in a […]

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tears – New Surgical Treatments Work Well

Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

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Sue Stanek

Jan 2, 2020

by Sue Stanek on Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

So glad I waited for the best

I struggled with my knee for 18 months - having gone from 10,000 steps a day to only walking as needed. Previous attempts to make it better provided only temporary relief. (including injections and arthroscopic surgery), I heard Dr. La Prade was going to practice in the Twin Cities - where I live, & waited for him, based on his renown reputation. I am so glad I did! Dr LaPrade performed a deep root repair to my meniscus, which saved me from a knee replacement at this time. I am 5-months post surgery, and am doing great, stationary biking and exercising every day, no pain.
You know you are seeing the best when you find out he has written over 500 medical journal articles - among many other accomplishments. Hey - if he is good enough for Olympic and professional athletes…..he's good enough for me! Thank you, Dr. LaPrade, for treating me with the care, focus, and expertise as if I was an Olympic athlete!
- From your 63 year old very appreciative patent ~

Nancy S Stevenson

Aug 14, 2019

by Nancy S Stevenson on Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

Right Knee Surgery After Auto Bicycle Accident

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade operated on my right knee in May of 2010. I was hit by a car on my bicycle near Horsetooth Reservoir in CO. I was life flighted to MCR in Loveland, CO. My orthopedic injuries were severe, but totally missesd by the orthopedic team at Poudre. I could not bear weight on my right side though I tried repeatedly, but finally I went and got an MRI and one of the orthopedic surgeons that I worked with was shocked when he saw the MRI result. My right knee was totally destroyed; ACL, MCL, PCL all severely torn; the patella was the only thing intact in my right knee. Dr. La Prade had just moved to Vail and I was his 2nd patient @ The Steadman Clinic. I was told by one of the orthopedic surgeons that I worked with that I would never run again and would be lucky if I could ever hike again. This was devastating news after being a top triathlete (3rd in the world in my age group in 1989 & 1st nationally in my age group) and a big marathon runner. All I can say is Dr. La Prade did an amazing job and I am not limited in any of my activites. I can run, bike, & climb mountains. In fact 2 years ago I finished climbing the top 100 peaks in CO.

Jordan

Aug 2, 2019

by Jordan on Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

Very helpful

I have looked many times for answers on my tibial tubercle osteotomy and never found any as detailed as i needed. This answers all my questions!

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