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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 Presented “Outstanding Fellowship Teaching Award” by 2011-2012 Steadman Clinic Fellows

Dr. LaPrade was presented with the first ever “Outstanding Fellowship Teaching Award”, presented by the 2011-2012 Steadman Clinic fellows at their graduation dinner on July 28, 2012. The fellows noted that Dr. LaPrade was an outstanding mentor, clinician, teacher, and researcher and provided them with a role model for them to strive for in their […]

Dr. LaPrade Presented “Outstanding Fellowship Teaching Award” by 2011-2012 Steadman Clinic Fellows

Vail, Colorado Orthopedic Knee Surgeon, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, Offers Insight on MCL Injuries for Let’s Play Hockey

Vail, Colorado orthopedic knee surgeon, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, offers advice and insight for Lets Play Hockey. This comprehensive newspaper focuses on all things hockey and provides in-depth coverage of all levels of the sport including youth, high school, college, and professional.

Dr. LaPrade serves as the “Hockey Doc” for this popular site and offers advice […]

Vail, Colorado Orthopedic Knee Surgeon, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, Offers Insight on MCL Injuries for Let’s Play Hockey

Kobe Bryant Among High Level Athletes Who Believe in the Benefit of PRP Therapy; Dr. Robert LaPrade Comments on the Use of Biologic Treatments for Sports Injuries

Medical research in the area of PRP therapy (platelet-rich plasma) is continuing to gain notoriety in the mainstream press.  Particularly, because high profile athletes are taking notice of the benefits of this treatment alternative. Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez, to name a few, have recently both traveled to Germany where biologic treatments in the […]

Kobe Bryant Among High Level Athletes Who Believe in the Benefit of PRP Therapy; Dr. Robert LaPrade Comments on the Use of Biologic Treatments for Sports Injuries

Dr. Robert LaPrade Hosts First Biologic Treatments Symposium in Vail, CO to Discuss How PRP and Stem Cell Growth Factors Heal Sports Injuries

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, knee surgeon and Chief Medical Research Officer for the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, recently served as local host and co-chair for the Biologic Treatments for Sports Injuries Symposium that was held in Vail, CO at the Four Seasons Resort March 3-4. During the Symposium, orthopaedic research scientists and surgeons from The […]

Dr. Robert LaPrade Hosts First Biologic Treatments Symposium in Vail, CO to Discuss How PRP and Stem Cell Growth Factors Heal Sports Injuries

Dr. Robert LaPrade Honored with 2012 Achievement Award by AAOS

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently honored Dr. Robert F. LaPrade of the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado with the 2012 Achievement Award. This award was given to Dr. LaPrade during the AAOS Annual Meeting that took place in San Francisco February 7-11 at the Moscone Center. During the meeting, new topics surrounding […]

Dr. Robert LaPrade Honored with 2012 Achievement Award by AAOS

2010 Steadman Philippon Research Institute Annual Report

The Steadman Philippon Research Institute located in Vail, Colorado is a renowned leader in the world of orthopedic medicine. They are recognized globally for their research into the causes and treatments of orthopedic diseases and conditions. They recently released the 2010 Steadman Philippon Research Institute Annual Report. This publication summarizes all of the activities, projects, […]

2010 Steadman Philippon Research Institute Annual Report

American Journal of Sports Medicine Selects Dr. LaPrade as July’s Featured Author

rfl-and-robotDr. LaPrade was selected by the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) as July’s Featured Author. Dr. LaPrade’s collaborative study titled, “The Anterolateral Ligament: An Anatomic, Radiographic, and Biomechanical Analysis” was Dr. LaPrade’s 100th publication in AJSM. The anterolateral ligament was a source of debate […]

American Journal of Sports Medicine Selects Dr. LaPrade as July’s Featured Author

Dr. Robert LaPrade Recognized for His Contributions to Medscape

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade is a contributing writer for Medscape. Medscape provides evidence-based content, updated regularly by some 8,000 attributed physician or health care provider authors and editors and provides the latest practice guidelines in 38 clinical areas. Medscape Reference contains articles on over 10,000 diseases, medical topics and drugs, and is richly illustrated with […]

Dr. Robert LaPrade Recognized for His Contributions to Medscape

Dr. Robert LaPrade is Published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, orthopedic shoulder surgeon in Vail, Colorado, recently submitted a manuscript entitled, “Arthroscopically Pertinent Anatomy of the Anterolateral and Posteromedial Bundles of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament.” This manuscript was accepted by the Journal for publication.

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) has been the most valued source of information for orthopedic […]

Dr. Robert LaPrade is Published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Dr. Robert LaPrade Listed as Top 125 Knee Surgeons in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Review

Dr. Robert LaPrade, complex knee surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, was recently listed as a top knee surgeon with Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review.

Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review features news and analysis on business and legal issues relating to orthopedic and spine practices. Each issue of the quarterly […]

Dr. Robert LaPrade Listed as Top 125 Knee Surgeons in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Review
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