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.

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

Primary Fixation…Single-Stitch…Meniscal Repair of Tears

Primary Fixation and Cyclic Performance of Single-Stitch All-Inside and Inside-Out Meniscal Devices for Repairing Vertical Longitudinal Meniscal Tears

Authors:

Samuel Bachmaier, MSc, Aaron J. Krych, MD , Patrick A. Smith, MD, Mirco Herbort, MD, Daniel Ritter, MSc, Robert F. LaPrade,|MD, PhD, and Coen A. Wijdicks, PhD, MBA
Investigation performed at the Arthrex Department of Orthopedic Research, Munich, […]

Primary Fixation…Single-Stitch…Meniscal Repair of Tears

Best Treatment Unknown for Primary Patellar Dislocation

Authors:

John P. Fulkerson, MD, Robert F. LaPrade, MD, Ph.D., Vicente Sanchis-Alfonso, MD, Seth L. Sherman, MD, and Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD.

Abstract:

A common injury seen in orthopedic surgery, patellar dislocation accounts for about 2% to 3% of knee injuries and is the second most traumatic knee injury after ACL tears in the adolescent […]

Best Treatment Unknown for Primary Patellar Dislocation

The Meniscus Congress in Luxembourg Features Dr. Robert LaPrade July 7, 2022

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade will present information on the surgical anatomy of the medial meniscus ramp at the Meniscus Congress in Luxembourg

WHAT:

Dr. LaPrade will speak on: “The Surgical Anatomy of the Medial Meniscus Ramp”

WHEN:

Conference runs from July 7 – 9, 2022

Dr. LaPrade speaks on Thursday, July 7th at 9:00AM

For more information and to […]

The Meniscus Congress in Luxembourg Features Dr. Robert LaPrade July 7, 2022

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD to Give Presidential Lecture at Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade to give the Presidential Lecture at the Minnesota Orthopaedic Society’s Annual Meeting

WHAT:

Dr. LaPrade will speak on: “Overcoming Dogma and Level 5 Evidence: 25 Years of Sports Medicine Advancement Using the Research Pyramid”

WHEN:

May 6, 2022

WHERE:

Westin Edina Hotel

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD to Give Presidential Lecture at Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting

Dr. LaPrade Named Top Doctor by Castle Connolly for 8th Year

Dr. LaPrade is once again named “Top Doctor” for 2022 by Castle Connolly

Dr. LaPrade has been named, once again, to Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors for 2022.

The Castle Connolly recognition is only given to the top 7% of all US board-certified physicians in the nation. It is considered by physicians to be the only legitimate […]

Dr. LaPrade Named Top Doctor by Castle Connolly for 8th Year

Tibial Slope ACL Graft vs Primary Tear

Authors:

Robert S. Dean, MD, Nicholas N. DePhillipo, PhD, ATC, OTC, and Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD
Investigation performed at Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, Minnesota, USA

Abstract:

Background:

Increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and failure of ACL reconstruction (ACLR) grafts.

Purpose:

The purpose was to conduct a systematic review of […]

Tibial Slope ACL Graft vs Primary Tear

Acute Intervention With Selective Interleukin-1 Inhibitor Therapy For Osteoarthritis

Authors:

Zachary S. Aman, B.A., Nicholas N. DePhillipo, Ph.D., A.T.C., Filippo Familiari, M.D., LTC Jonathan F. Dickens, M.D., Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D., and Maj. Travis J. Dekker, M.D.

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy of selective interleukin (IL)-1 inhibitor therapy in the reduction of posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) progression following knee ligament or meniscal injury. Methods: A […]

Acute Intervention With Selective Interleukin-1 Inhibitor Therapy For Osteoarthritis

Combined Meniscus Repair and ACL Reconstruction

Authors:

Ariel N. Rodriguez, M.S., Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D., and Andrew G. Geeslin, M.D

Abstract:

Meniscal tear patterns associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, such as root tears and ramp lesions are common but less easily recognized on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compared with a complete radial tear or a locked bucket-handle tear. Timely […]

Combined Meniscus Repair and ACL Reconstruction

Revision Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Reconstruction – Treatment for Instability

Title:

Revision Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Reconstruction for the Treatment of Chronic Instability Secondary to Suture Button Construct Failure

Authors:

Ariel N. Rodriguez, M.S., Foley Schreier, B.S., Gregory B. Carlson, M.D., and Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

Recurrent proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) instability can result from nonanatomic repair using a suture button construct. During initial reconstruction, proper identification […]

Revision Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Reconstruction – Treatment for Instability

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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