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.

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

Dr. LaPrade to Co-Chair INSPIRE – Asia Pacific Advanced Sports Medicine Symposium

Dr. LaPrade will be Co-Chairing INSPIRE – Asia Pacific Advanced Sports Medicine Symposium on November 5-8th, 2022 in Singapore

Dr. LaPrade to Co-Chair INSPIRE – Asia Pacific Advanced Sports Medicine Symposium

Dr. Robert LaPrade, PhD, Speaks on Posterolateral Knee Injuries in Santiago Chile

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD traveled to the Clinica Las Condes Medical Center in Saniago Chile where he conducted an Advanced Knee Course for Athletes.

Dr. LaPrade taught about posterolateral knee injuries and is pictured below with Lars Engebretsen, MD, PhD

Dr. Robert LaPrade, PhD, Speaks on Posterolateral Knee Injuries in Santiago Chile

Combined ACL & Lateral Extra-Articular Reconstruction

Authors:

Andrew G. Geeslin, M.D., Jorge Chahla, M.D., Ph.D., and Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

The anterolateral complex (ALC) of the knee has received renewed research interest because of the potential role of this anatomic region in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear biomechanics and surgical treatment outcomes. The primary structures of the ALC include the […]

Combined ACL & Lateral Extra-Articular Reconstruction

Mark Returns to Mountain Bike Racing after Complete Posterior Meniscal Root Tear

Patient Testimonial My Mark J: Dr. LaPrade and team are the best!

I am a 66-year-old athlete and have been active in multiple sports my whole life. I still compete in rigorous, endurance Mountain Bike Cycling events. Dr. LaPrade repaired a “complete tear of my posterior meniscal root” in August of 2021. I am happy […]

Mark Returns to Mountain Bike Racing after Complete Posterior Meniscal Root Tear

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, Among Top Orthopedic Researchers in the World as h-index Surpasses 100

Dr. Robert LaPrade, researcher and complex knee surgeon, reaches an h-index of over 100 with at least 100 articles cited at least 100 times.

EDINA, MINN. (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2022

Complex knee surgeon and research clinician scientist, Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, joins the list of most highly cited researchers (h-index => 100 according to his […]

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, Among Top Orthopedic Researchers in the World as h-index Surpasses 100

AANA Course Offered: Sharpen Your Knee Repair Techniques

Dr. Robert LaPrade, Course Chair for ANNA September 9-10, 2022

ANNA Presents a course for Complex Knee Surgeons called: Sharpen Your Knee Repair Techniques

A Comprehensive Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Lab Course

When:

September 9-10, 2022

Where:

Rosemont, Illinois

Course Chair:

Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD

Master Instructors:

Julie A Dodds, MD; Christopher M. Larson, MD

Featured Topics:

Optimizing Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Outcomes
Meniscus Repair […]

AANA Course Offered: Sharpen Your Knee Repair Techniques

SOMOS Grand Rounds Webinar #13 Welcomes Dr. LaPrade to the Faculty

SOMOS: Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons Webinar #13: Approaching the Sports Knee

Dr. Robert LaPrade will be part of the faculty for the SOMOS Webinar #13 on September 28, 2022 at 8pm Eastern, 7pm Central. This 1-hour panel-based discussion will help members of SOMOS:

Gain technical perspective in advanced techniques for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction

[…]

SOMOS Grand Rounds Webinar #13 Welcomes Dr. LaPrade to the Faculty

Optimizing My ACLR to Ensure a Successful Primary ACL Surgery | Dr. Robert LaPrade Chairs AAOS Webinar

Optimizing My ACLR to Ensure a Successful Primary ACL Surgery

Save the date! Dr. Robert LaPrade, PhD will be chairing the AAOS Webinar called: Optimizing My ACLR to Ensure a Successful Primary ACL Surgery.

Here are the details:

Format: Webinar
Location: Online
Date: September 14, 2022
Time: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM CT
Credits: 1.00 CME

This webinar is […]

Optimizing My ACLR to Ensure a Successful Primary ACL Surgery | Dr. Robert LaPrade Chairs AAOS Webinar

Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

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26 reviews

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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