Idiopathic Osteonecrosis of the Patella: An Unusual Cause of Pain in the Knee

JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 1990

We are reporting the case of a patient who had idiopathic osteonecrosis of the patella. To our knowledge, this is the first such report.

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Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

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Aug 14, 2019

by Nancy S Stevenson on Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

Right Knee Surgery After Auto Bicycle Accident

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade operated on my right knee in May of 2010. I was hit by a car on my bicycle near Horsetooth Reservoir in CO. I was life flighted to MCR in Loveland, CO. My orthopedic injuries were severe, but totally missesd by the orthopedic team at Poudre. I could not bear weight on my right side though I tried repeatedly, but finally I went and got an MRI and one of the orthopedic surgeons that I worked with was shocked when he saw the MRI result. My right knee was totally destroyed; ACL, MCL, PCL all severely torn; the patella was the only thing intact in my right knee. Dr. La Prade had just moved to Vail and I was his 2nd patient @ The Steadman Clinic. I was told by one of the orthopedic surgeons that I worked with that I would never run again and would be lucky if I could ever hike again. This was devastating news after being a top triathlete (3rd in the world in my age group in 1989 & 1st nationally in my age group) and a big marathon runner. All I can say is Dr. La Prade did an amazing job and I am not limited in any of my activites. I can run, bike, & climb mountains. In fact 2 years ago I finished climbing the top 100 peaks in CO.

Aug 2, 2019

by Jordan on Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

Very helpful

I have looked many times for answers on my tibial tubercle osteotomy and never found any as detailed as i needed. This answers all my questions!

Jul 16, 2019

by david stedman on Robert LaPrade, MD PhD

Dr. Laprade perfomed a open Wedged Tibial osteotomy with allegraft bone graft) (yea I know) on my Left Shin in Feb 2006> I had an excellent experience, Great Doctor, Twins Fan, he does not however like my Yankee coat which i would flaunt! I hope to able to drop off some of our super HOT salsa to him soon. I am very happy to hear he is back in the Twin cities. David Stedman

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Idiopathic Osteonecrosis of the Patella: An Unusual Cause of Pain in the Knee

JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 1990

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