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Dr. Robert F. LaPrade Receives Prestigious ORBIT Award for Two Decades of Groundbreaking Research Advancing PCL Injury Care

Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD, FAAOS has been honored with the 2026 Orthopaedic Research Bridging Innovation and Translation (ORBIT) Award in recognition of more than 20 years of pioneering research dedicated to improving the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and […]

We Are Excited to Report on the 2025 Research Productivity of Dr. Robert F. LaPrade and His Collaborative National and International Research Team

In 2025, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade and his team of national and international collaborators, reached an extraordinary level of research productivity. This level of productivity was driven by a shared passion […]

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade has once again been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026, marking 11 consecutive years of recognition since first earning this distinction in 2015.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor honors are awarded to just 7 percent of practicing physicians in the United […]

Orthopedics Today Highlighted Dr. LaPrade’s Recent Study:

Exercise with blood flow restriction may improve lower extremity strength for athletes

The article by Healio, Orthopedics Today states:

Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis showed exercise with blood flow restriction may improve lower extremity strength-related outcomes, such as overall strength, muscle size, endurance and sport-specific outcomes.

“The use of […]

Dr. Robert LaPrade Selected as Reviewer of the Month by Annals of Joint (AOJ)

From AOJ:

In 2024, AOJ reviewers continue to make outstanding contributions to the peer review process. They demonstrated professional effort and enthusiasm in their reviews and provided comments that genuinely help the authors to enhance their work.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some […]

Dr. LaPrade to co-Chair with Dr Charlie Brown and Other Distinguished Faculty

Dr LaPrade is looking forward to co-chairing this complex knee course sponsored by Smith and Nephew with Dr Charlie Brown and other distinguished faculty in Dubai, UAE June 7-9, 2024! He looks forward to teaching surgical pearls and steps for many  anatomic-based knee  reconstruction […]

Dr. Robert LaPrade Was Recently Interviewed By AOJ as an Outstanding Author

In 2024, many AOJ authors made outstanding contributions to their journal. The articles published with them have received great feedback in the field and stimulate a lot of discussions and new insights among orthopedic peers. This month, AOJ highlighted Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, one of […]

“Development of medial and lateral knee injury treatment” will be the topic of Dr. LaPrade’s Highlight ESSKA lecture in Milan, Italy

Highlight Lectures – Special Lectures

When: May 8-10, 2024

Where: Milan, Italy

Presented by: ESSKA

What: From orthopaedic pioneers to sports medicine experts, these leaders will share their insights, innovations, and experiences to elevate your […]

Dr. Robert LaPrade will be on the Faculty for the Anatomic Knee Ligament Reconstruction Instructional Course sponsored by Smith & Nephew

Dr. LaPrade is honored to be faculty on this outstanding course, sponsored by Smith and Nephew, with 5 separate cadaver lab sessions for the participants. He is looking forward to teaching the details of our […]

Jill Monson, Dr. LaPrade’s Lead PT talks about multi-ligament knee injuries on PT Inquest

In this episode, special guest physical therapist Jill Monson discusses the following:

Diagnosis and treatment strategies of the multiligament injured knee: a scoping review.

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