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Sports medicine knee specialist Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD has published a new video series to educate non-orthopedic physicians, medical students and patients on How to Read an MRI of the Knee. When an injury is present, clinicians use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help diagnose ligament injuries, meniscal tears, cartilage problems, stress fractures and bone […]

Dr. LaPrade was selected by the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) as July’s Featured Author. Dr. LaPrade’s collaborative study titled, “The Anterolateral Ligament: An Anatomic, Radiographic, and Biomechanical Analysis” was Dr. LaPrade’s 100th publication in AJSM. The anterolateral ligament was a source of debate back in November of 2013 regarding the discovering […]

In the July 2015 American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) Podcast Series Dr. LaPrade sits down with Editorial Board Member Dr. Dan Washer to discuss his new study on the anterolateral ligament. The anterolateral ligament of the knee has recently been a hot topic in orthopedic research. Despite the hype in the media back […]

Dr. Robert LaPrade awarded the 2015 University of Maine Alumni Career Award. The University of Maine Alumni Awards recognize service, leadership, and achievement. Graduate of the Class of 1981, Dr. LaPrade received his Bachelors of Science in Forest Engineering with highest distinctions.

Dr. LaPrade has made an impact in sports medicine. Dedicated to orthopedic research, Dr. LaPrade is […]

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, Colorado Knee Specialist and Chief Medical Officer at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, participated in the study “ When Is It Too Early for Single Sport Specialization?” This was a collaborative project from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Research Committee that was recently published in the American Journal […]

On Wednesday May 13, 2015 Dr. LaPrade and his team at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) received a Conference Grant from the National Institutes of Health for the project 2015 AAOS/ORS Biologic Treatments of Orthopaedic Injuries Research Symposium. Dr. LaPrade serves as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Research Chair and […]

Colorado knee specialist Robert LaPrade MD, PhD published an updated in the American Journal of Sports Medicine on “Emerging Updates on the Posterior Cruciate Ligament.” This clinical sports medicine update presents a thorough review on up-to-date knowledge on the anatomy, epidemiology, biomechanical function, diagnosis and current treatments for a PCL injury. The emphasis of this study […]

The first ever VICKS meeting highlighted content for surgeons interested in learning about continuous improvement in the treatment of complex knee pathologies. With a combination of a world renowned faculty, highly skilled participants, and a unique learning approach, VICKS 2014 delivered a high quality learning experience to all participants.

The video footage recorded during the meeting with the […]

My physician extender, Tyler Cram, ATC, OTC, is an invaluable part of my team that greatly benefits my ability to take care of patients in a timely fashion. My athletic trainer serves many roles for me. Because I am an active clinician, teacher, and researcher, my athletic trainer […]