Cell therapies including so-called “stem cells” are increasingly being marketed and used for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders – despite questions about these treatments and their effectiveness. A new tool for standardizing communication about cell therapies is presented in the May 15 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the […]
Dr. LaPrade was the recipient of the Certificate of Reviewer Appreciation Award at the 2018 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) annual editorial board meeting with the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM). AJSM acknowledges Dr. LaPrade’s participation in the review of six manuscripts.
Ten orthopedic surgeons discuss the technology trends most intriguing for 2019 and beyond.
Robert LaPrade, MD. Orthopedic Surgeon (Colorado): I am most excited about technology that will allow us to perform surgeries more efficiently and anatomically. These technologies will ultimately lead to better patient outcomes and more reproducible results among all surgeons. Currently, one of the big […]
Robert LaPrade, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon based in Colorado.
He has experience as the sports medicine committee chair for the International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Here, Dr. LaPrade discusses the biggest challenges for orthopedics over the next year and what he is most excited about for the future.
Question: What are […]
A study published in the Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, “Orthopaedic Academic Activity in the United States: Bibliometric Analysis of Publications by City and State“, named Vail, Colorado one of the most academically productive academic orthopaedic centers in the United States. The […]
Complex knee surgeon, Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, and colleagues at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) were selected for four awards at the 2018 American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting. The AOSSM awards are given to researchers who produce cutting-edge research in key areas of orthopaedic sports medicine. Dr. LaPrade and colleagues […]
Dr. LaPrade and colleagues at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) were awarded four awards at the 2018 American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting.
Fellow Research Award – Basic Science: Sandeep Mannava, MD, PhD, Kaitlyn Whitney, Jillian King, Mitchell Kennedy, Katarina Klett, Grand Dornan, Jorge […]
Investigators found few players at the 2018 National Football League Combine had evidence of a posterolateral corner injury, with only 0.4% had residual varus symmetry on the clinical evaluation.
“[Defining] the extent and grade of posterolateral knee injuries in athletes at the NFL Combine is difficult when only subjective evaluations are assessed,” Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD, told Healio.com/Orthopedics. “In […]
Dr. LaPrade spoke with Men’s Health on how to prevent knee pain.
Everyone knows a dude who throws up his hands and cries, “Sorry, bad knees” at the mere suggestion of a high-impact activity.
If you know that guy — or if you are that guy — the key […]
Top knee complex surgeon Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD has now published over 400 peer reviewed studies. To date, there are only a few clinicians, scientists and surgeons who have reached this milestone in orthopedic research. Dr. LaPrade has utilized his comprehensive research on sports medicine injuries to improve patient outcomes and pioneer new ways to […]
