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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. LaPrade Explains Patrick Mahomes, Tony Pollard – High Ankle Sprains

It was a rough weekend for a few football players.

Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboy running back suffered a high ankle sprain and a broken leg:

Sunday, and like Mahomes on Saturday, it was officially confirmed that Cowboy’s running back, Tony Pollard suffered a high-ankle sprain. However, unlike the Mahomes, he did not return to the game in […]

Dr. LaPrade Explains Patrick Mahomes, Tony Pollard – High Ankle Sprains

First TCO Smith and Nephew Fellows Bioskills Lab Course a Big Success

The first North Central Smith and Nephew Fellows course was held at the new TCO bioskills lab on January 20-21, 2023. It was a great success with great interaction and excellent teaching of surgical skills and pearls from the faculty to the fellow attendees. Faculty included Drs. Larson and LaPrade from TCO, Dr. Chahla from […]

First TCO Smith and Nephew Fellows Bioskills Lab Course a Big Success

Dr. LaPrade Will Be Hosting North Central Fellows Jan 20-21, 2023

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade will host North Central Fellows

When:

January 20 – 21, 2023

Where:

TCO
2685 Vikings Circle, Suite #150
Eagan, MN 55121

What:

Course Description:

Through hands-on lab experiences and brief demonstrative lectures, attendees will have the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge related to the treatment of various knee sports medicine pathologies. Attendees can expect to work alongside leading […]

Dr. LaPrade Will Be Hosting North Central Fellows Jan 20-21, 2023

ACL Injury With Meniscus Ramp Lesion


Full Title:

ACL injury with meniscus ramp lesion in 24-year-old professional athlete

Authors:

Mark E. Cinque, MD, MS, Christopher M. LaPrade, MD, Gilbert Moatshe, MD, PhD, Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD

Abstract:

A 24-year-old male professional soccer player sustained an acute twisting injury during match play. He presented 1 week later and reported having acute right knee swelling […]

ACL Injury With Meniscus Ramp Lesion

Posterior Lateral Meniscal Root and Oblique Radial Tears


Authors:

Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D., Andrew G. Geeslin, M.D., Jorge Chahla, M.D., Ph.D., Moises Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., Lars Engebretsen, M.D., PhD., Scott C. Faucett, M.D., M.S., Alan M. Getgood, M.D., F.R.C.S., Eivind Inderhaug, M.D., Ph.D., Darren L. Johnson, M.D., Sebastian Kopf, Dr. med, Aaron J. Krych M.D., Christopher M. Larson, M.D., Martin LindM.D., Ph.D., […]

Posterior Lateral Meniscal Root and Oblique Radial Tears

Over One-Third of Patients With Multiligament Knee Injuries and an Intact ACL: Ramp Lesions


Authors:

Jay Moran B.S., Christopher A. Schneble M.D., Lee D. Katz M.D., Andrew E. Jimenez M.D., William McLaughlin M.D., Kinjal Vasavada B.S., Annie Wang M.D., Kyle N. Kunze M.D.,  Jorge Chahla MD, Ph.D., Robert F. LaPrade M.D., Ph.D., Michael J. Alaia M.D., Michael J. Medvecky M.D.

Abstract:

Purpose

To determine the […]

Over One-Third of Patients With Multiligament Knee Injuries and an Intact ACL: Ramp Lesions

Shuttling Technique for Directed Fibrin Clot


Authors:

Ariel N. Rodriguez, M.D., M.S., Hailee Reist, M.D., Daniel J. Liechti, M.D., Andrew G. Geeslin, M.D., and Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

More meniscus tears are being repaired because this has been shown to delay the onset of osteoarthritis compared with partial meniscectomy. However, there still remains a subset of tears that may be […]

Shuttling Technique for Directed Fibrin Clot

Lateral Meniscus Radial Tear with Separation

Lateral Meniscus Radial Tear with Separation

16 year old male, high school football injury

MRI Shows Anterolateral Radial Tear Left Knee

Another MRI Image, showing a Lateral Meniscus Radial Tear

Arthroscopic view – widely separated in grasper

Arthroscopic Repair Steps:

  • Transtibial tunnel […]
Lateral Meniscus Radial Tear with Separation

Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines

This section contains rehabilitation protocols and post-operative information specific to your procedure to serve as a guide following your surgery. These are guidelines for rehabilitation that should be supervised by a certified physical or occupational therapist. Specific recommendations may be made by Dr. LaPrade or his PT Staff to modify a standard protocol based on […]

Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines
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