Injuries Archives - Robert LaPrade, MD | Minnesota Knee Specialist | Twin Cities, Minneapolis-St.Paul, Edina, Eagan

Lateral Condyle Impaction Fracture Reduction With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, and Repair of Lateral Meniscus Radial Tear After a High-Grade Pivot-Shift Injury

Authors:

Luke V. Tollefson B.S., Evan P. Shoemaker B.A., Nathan J. Jacobson M.D., Erik L. Slette M.D., Robert F. LaPrade M.D., Ph.D.

Abstract:

The pivot shift is a common injury mechanism during an anterior cruciate ligament injury in which the tibia rotates anterolaterally with a combined valgus force. This mechanism can lead to bone […]

Lateral Condyle Impaction Fracture Reduction With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, and Repair of Lateral Meniscus Radial Tear After a High-Grade Pivot-Shift Injury

Femoral Condyle | Articular Cartilage Injury

Femoral Condyles – Anatomy:

The femoral condyles are located on the end of the thigh bone, or the femur. They are covered by articular cartilage and function as a shock absorber for the knee.

Femoral Condyle Chondromalacia:

Damage to the cartilage on the end of the bone is known as arthritis. This could also be described as “chondromalacia” […]

Femoral Condyle | Articular Cartilage Injury

Medial Meniscus Root Repair in Patients With Open Physes

Abstract:

Meniscal root tears have become increasingly recognized in the past decade. Lateral meniscus root tears typically occur in active, younger patients who sustain acute anterior cruciate ligament tears. Conversely, medial meniscus root tears typically occur in isolation and affect middle-aged patients. However, recent reports have described the incidence of meniscal root tears occurring in […]

Medial Meniscus Root Repair in Patients With Open Physes

Genu Recurvatum

Description of Genu Recurvatum

One of the more difficult problems to treat in sports medicine is genu recurvatum.

In this condition, an athlete sustains an injury and has excessive backwards motion of their knee (hyperextension of the knee). In these circumstances it can often be difficult to treat this problem and patients can have significant disability.

It is […]

Genu Recurvatum

PCL Injury

If you are experiencing pain behind the knee, it could be a PCL tear or strain.

What is the PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)?

The ligament located on the back and middle of the knee is known as the posterior cruciate ligament, or the PCL. It is one of several ligaments that connect the femur (thighbone) […]

PCL Injury

MCL Injury

What is an MCL Injury?

The most common knee injury is to the medial aspect of the knee.

The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, extends from the end of the femur (thigh bone) to the top of the tibia (shin bone) and is on the inside of the knee joint. There are three main anatomic structures in […]

MCL Injury

ACL Injury

Description of ACL Injuries

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of four major ligaments that make up the knee. Ligaments are in place to stabilize the femur (thigh bone), which sits just above the tibia (shin bone).

The ACL is critical to maintaining knee stability. ACL injuries are very common among athletes of all ages […]

ACL Injury

Ligament Injuries

The knee is the largest and most complex joint in the body. The anatomy of the knee consists of four major ligaments: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and the lateral (fibular) collateral ligament (LCL). Each ligament plays a key role in the stability and […]

Ligament Injuries

Posterolateral Knee Injuries

Description of Posterolateral Knee Injuries

Located on the outside of the knee joint, the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee functions to stabilize the knee against direct lateral or external forces. Injuries that occur to this area are often due to a sports impact injury – from sports like – football, soccer skiing and basketball. Although […]

Posterolateral Knee Injuries

Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries

Anatomy of the Knee

The knee is one of the largest and strongest joints in the human body. Vital for multi-directional movement, the knee connects the thigh-bone (the femur) to the leg bone (the tibia). Most of this connecting mechanism is accomplished through ligaments. Sagital-MRI-ACL-PCL-crossing-in-cruciate-fashion.

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Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries

Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

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27 reviews

Michael freimuth

Aug 1, 2021

by Michael freimuth on Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

So lucky

In 2007 i was playing soccer and as i planted my left foot the goalie kicked my left knee dislocating it 90° to the left. I was told i tore everything...mcl pcl lcl acl all tendons around my knee the minicus flipped over the knee cap tearing the patellar tendon and oh yeah i guess i broke my femur too. First surgeon i went to literally gave me 2 options.
1) he could remove part of my leg because he couldnt find a pulse in my foot
2) he would refer me to the expert.
Obviously i chose the second option. Upon meeting his team, my life changed. There was never any talk of removing my leg and immediately found a pulse in my foot. On top of that they asked if i was free the coming Wednesday to operate. Hearing reviews about the U of M and of dr laPrade i went ahead and let him try to help me. Best decision ever. Yes, it took a long time to recover. But as i was healing he would find ways to help me be able to see him. Even said my left knee was tighter than my right. I had to have my meniscus removed during my surgery and after 2 years i still didn't have arthritis. It is now 2021, yes thats 14 years after my injury havent seen or spoken to him in 12 years.what he doesn't know.....
I did manual labor the whole time grueling work, i snowboard....and i hit jumps, ice-skating and hockey are still fun and easy, i joined another soccer league and get this, im considered the fastest player....in the league! Im 36 now... took me 12 years to get on here just to say thank you..... feels like its to little and took to long compared to the gift he gave me. If nothing else, thank you!
Mike f

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.

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