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Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, Vail, Colorado orthopaedic knee surgeon, has been chosen for the “Orthopaedic Nobel Prize” for his research on the treatments for posterolateral (PLC) knee injuries. The 2013 OREF Clinical Research Award was given to Dr. LaPrade by The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. He was […]

Vail, Colorado orthopaedic knee surgeon, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, along with his patient, Nick Kennedy, joined a group of other orthopaedic surgeons, patients, and researchers on Capitol Hill, Thursday, February 28, to raise awareness about musculoskeletal disorders. The emphasis of the day was to vocalize the need for research funding; the importance of this research […]

This week, an article published by Terry Stanton for the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), shed light on the research study recently completed by Vail, Colorado knee surgeon, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, and his team of researchers on the posterolateral corner of the knee. According to the article, it states that for years, Dr. LaPrade […]

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, orthopedic knee surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, recently had a one-on-one with Vail Daily reporter John LaConte. During their discussion, which takes place up the side of the mountain in one of Vail’s very own gondolas, Dr. LaPrade discusses common ski injuries that can be sustained on the mountain, […]

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, orthopedic knee surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO, and Chief Medical Research Officer for the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, has recently co-authored a book titled: The IOC Manual of Sports Injuries: An Illustrated Guide to the Management of Injuries During Physical Activity. Created in collaboration with the Medical Commission […]

On Thursday, January 24, 2013, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, orthopedic knee surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO, hopped out of knee surgery and onto the air live with Holden Kushner and Danny Rouhier, DJs with 106.7 DC Sports Radio. During the ten-minute live radio interview, Dr. LaPrade opens up about the current state […]

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, knee specialist with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO, and Chief Medical Officer for the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, has recently been awarded a Biologics Grant by the AOSSM Research Committee. Dr. LaPrade served as lead-author for the application and was assisted by a dedicated team of researchers from the Institute. Their […]

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation announced this month that Robert F. LaPrade MD, PhD has been awarded the highly competitive and prestigious 2013 OREF Clinical Research Award for his submitted paper on “Improving Outcomes for Posterolateral Knee Injuries”. Dr. LaPrade will be presenting his winning paper at […]

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, orthopedic knee surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Vail, Colorado, was recently honored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession of orthopaedic surgery. This recognition, presented to Dr. LaPrade for his 2012 contributions, honors orthopaedic surgeons who volunteer their time and energy […]