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 […]
Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, orthopedic knee surgeon and sports medicine specialist with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, recently co-authored a research study led by Dr. Marc Philippon and published in PubMed. The article that was accepted for publication involved the treatment of hip capsular injury in a professional soccer player with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) […]
Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, orthopedic knee surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, recently contributed to U.S. News and World Report’s educational medical feature on the use and trend concerning evidence-based medicine.
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) uses real data to help determine the best mode of treatment for patients. It often requires young physicians to question […]
Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, orthopedic knee surgeon and sports medicine specialist with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, will be published as an Associated Editor in the IOC Manual of Sports Injuries.
Created in collaboration with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, this new manual distills the latest advances in sports medicine into practical […]
Orthopedic Knee Specialist for The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, recently made the “Best Doctors For Executives” list in the online magazine for ColoradoBiz. With special expertise in posterolateral knee injuries, PCL tears, revision ACL reconstructions, meniscal transplants, MCL injuries, knee osteotomies, and other difficult and compound knee injuries, Dr. LaPrade […]
It might seem unlikely that hockey players can suffer heat related injuries, but dry-land training, a warm rink in the summer, and being deconditioned can have serious heat-related side effects if proper precautions are not taken. According to Dr. Robert LaPrade, orthopedic knee surgeon in Vail, CO, and contributing editor to HockeyDoc, “A warm environmental […]
Alise Post, professional BMX racer and winner of numerous championship titles, seriously injured her knee after falling in the summer of 2011 on a 35-foot jump going 35 to 40 mph, sending her over her bike’s handle bars during a super cross training session.
The injury dashed any hopes she had of making the 2012 United […]
Dr. LaPrade was presented with the first ever “Outstanding Fellowship Teaching Award”, presented by the 2011-2012 Steadman Clinic fellows at their graduation dinner on July 28, 2012. The fellows noted that Dr. LaPrade was an outstanding mentor, clinician, teacher, and researcher and provided them with a role model for them to strive for in their […]
Vail, Colorado orthopedic knee surgeon, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, offers advice and insight for Lets Play Hockey. This comprehensive newspaper focuses on all things hockey and provides in-depth coverage of all levels of the sport including youth, high school, college, and professional.
Dr. LaPrade serves as the “Hockey Doc” for this popular site and offers advice […]
Medical research in the area of PRP therapy (platelet-rich plasma) is continuing to gain notoriety in the mainstream press. Particularly, because high profile athletes are taking notice of the benefits of this treatment alternative. Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez, to name a few, have recently both traveled to Germany where biologic treatments in the […]
