Robert LaPrade MD, PhD., was selected as one the of four best orthopedic knee surgeons practicing in ambulatory surgery centers. As a partner at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, Dr. LaPrade specializes in treating complex knee injuries, posterolateral knee injuries, PCL tears, MCL injuries as well as meniscal tears and transplants.
In addition to his […]
Newly released article, Medial Synovial Plica Irritation, by Dr. Robert LaPrade has been published on Medscape. Over 100,000 physicians a month visit Medscape to find information on patient care. Prolific in completing research on injuries and treatments related to the knee, Dr. LaPrade’s newest article analyzes the medial synovial plica embryological structures within the knee. […]
It was announced on Monday, March 3, 2014 that The Steadman Clinic, along side The Steadman Philippon Research Institute will be one of two National Medical Centers within the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) National Medical Network. The U.S. Olympic Committee’s goal is to establish a uniform database for Olympic athletes to better manage treatment […]
In 2013 Dr. Robert F. LaPrade was selected for the “Orthopaedic Nobel Prize” for his research on the treatments for posterolateral knee injuries. Today, his study “Improving Outcomes for Posterolateral Knee Injuries” is featured as a lead article for the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. Lead articles in the Journal of Orhopaedic Research represent the best […]
This manuscript reported on the surgical outcomes of 146 patients over the course of 6 years who had either an arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy or an arthroscopic washout procedure (which the authors called a “sham surgery”). Of note is that these patients had degenerative tears and there are no patients who had any type of […]
In his 18th NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant suffered another injury to his knee. In a match-up between the LA Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies, Bryant twisted, ran into the defender and then fell onto his left knee. It was later confirmed that Bryant had suffered a tibial plateau fracture in his […]
During Sunday’s NFL matchup between the New England Patriots’ and the Cleveland Browns, tight end Rob Grownkowski suffered an ACL and MCL tear in his right knee.
Whenever there is a combination ACL and MCL together, the physical exam and the MRI findings must be synthesized to best determine the treatment for this injury. In some […]
Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD recently completed a two-part study on the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). As published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the first study analyzed the anatomy of the PCL, and the second study analyzed two different PCL reconstruction techniques.
The PCL is the strongest ligament in the knee and accounts for 3-37 […]
I wish to congratulate Dr. Steven Claes in his recent publication on “Anatomy of the Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee.” This “rediscovery” of an important structure on the outside of the knee coincides with Dr. Claes’ PhD defense in Belgium on Friday, November 8, 2013. I wish him the best of luck in his PhD […]
After suffering a knee dislocation last season, professional snowmobiling athlete Andrew Carlson is gearing up for the AMSOIL National Snocross Tour kick-off in Duluth, Minnesota. Coming off a success of wins during the previous ISOC season, Carlson’s injury came at a less than ideal time in his career. While racing at the Clash of Nations […]
