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Outstanding Research Productivity of Dr. Robert F. LaPrade and His Collaborative National and International Research Team

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 […]

Outstanding Research Productivity of Dr. Robert F. LaPrade and His Collaborative National and International Research Team

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026

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 […]

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026

Snowman Vs Single Plug; Dr. LaPrade Gives Expert Opinion in Healio Orthopedics Today with Luke Tollefson, BS

Study Compares Snowman vs. Single-Plug Osteochondral Allografts: Insights from Dr. Robert LaPrade

A recent study led by Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, and colleagues at Rush University Medical Center compared outcomes in 26 patients treated with a snowman osteochondral allograft versus 52 patients who received a single-plug osteochondral allograft. The findings showed no significant difference in […]

Snowman Vs Single Plug; Dr. LaPrade Gives Expert Opinion in Healio Orthopedics Today with Luke Tollefson, BS

Dr. Robert LaPrade to Chair “Elevating Knee Arthroscopy: Pick Your Procedures” Course at the Orthopaedic Learning Center

Dr. Robert LaPrade will chair the upcoming “Elevating Knee Arthroscopy: Pick Your Procedures” course, scheduled for October 25, 2025, at the Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC).

This highly anticipated program is part of the E.L.I.T.E. Skills Training series, a collection of cutting-edge courses designed to empower surgeons through Exceptional, Learner-Focused, Individualized, Tailored Education.

Dr. Robert LaPrade to Chair “Elevating Knee Arthroscopy: Pick Your Procedures” Course at the Orthopaedic Learning Center

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade Named as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor!


Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD has been named as one of Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors for 2025!

Dr. Robert LaPrade’s recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor is a testament to his exceptional expertise, dedication to patient care, and leadership in orthopedic surgery. This prestigious honor, awarded through a rigorous peer-nominated selection process, highlights his […]

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade Named as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor!

Dr. LaPrade Gives Expert Opinion Regarding The Arcuate Ligament in the Knee, is it Misnamed?

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade was Recently Featured on Dr. Christoph Agten’s YouTube Presentation

PD Dr. Christoph Agten, an MSK radiologist and mentor recently published a YouTube segment titled: “The Most Misunderstood Ligament in Radiology”

During this episode, he debunks the arcuate ligament in the knee as a misnamed structure and shows the importance of the popliteofibular ligament […]

Dr. LaPrade Gives Expert Opinion Regarding The Arcuate Ligament in the Knee, is it Misnamed?

Dr. LaPrade’s Study Shows Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction May Improve Lower Extremity Strength for Athletes

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. LaPrade’s Study Shows Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction May Improve Lower Extremity Strength for Athletes

Dr. LaPrade Selected as Reviewer of the Month | Annals of Joint

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 Selected as Reviewer of the Month | Annals of Joint

Dr. LaPrade to Co-Chair the Complex Knee Course Sponsored by Smith and Nephew | Dubai, UAE June 7-9, 2024

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. LaPrade to Co-Chair the Complex Knee Course Sponsored by Smith and Nephew | Dubai, UAE June 7-9, 2024

Outstanding Author, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, Featured in AOJ Online Journal

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 […]

Outstanding Author, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, Featured in AOJ Online Journal
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