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Orthopedics Today Highlighted Dr. LaPrade's Recent Study: Exercise with blood flow restriction may improve lower extremity strength for athletes The article by Healio, Orthopedics Today states: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis showed exercise with blood flow restriction may improve lower extremity strength-related outcomes, such as overall strength, muscle size, endurance and sport-specific outcomes. “The use of lower extremity blood flow restriction during [...]

Dr. Robert LaPrade Selected as Reviewer of the Month by Annals of Joint (AOJ) From AOJ: In 2024, AOJ reviewers continue to make outstanding contributions to the peer review process. They demonstrated professional effort and enthusiasm in their reviews and provided comments that genuinely help the authors to enhance their work. Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding reviewers, with a [...]

Dr. LaPrade to co-Chair with Dr Charlie Brown and Other Distinguished Faculty Dr LaPrade is looking forward to co-chairing this complex knee course sponsored by Smith and Nephew with Dr Charlie Brown and other distinguished faculty in Dubai, UAE June 7-9, 2024! He looks forward to teaching surgical pearls and steps for many  anatomic-based knee  reconstruction procedures. What: Complex Knee Course When: June 8-9, [...]

Dr. Robert LaPrade Was Recently Interviewed By AOJ as an Outstanding Author In 2024, many AOJ authors made outstanding contributions to their journal. The articles published with them have received great feedback in the field and stimulate a lot of discussions and new insights among orthopedic peers. This month, AOJ highlighted Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, one of their outstanding authors who has been making immense [...]

"Development of medial and lateral knee injury treatment” will be the topic of Dr. LaPrade's Highlight ESSKA lecture in Milan, Italy Highlight Lectures - Special Lectures When: May 8-10, 2024 Where: Milan, Italy Presented by: ESSKA What: From orthopaedic pioneers to sports medicine experts, these leaders will share their insights, innovations, and experiences to elevate your practice and push the [...]

Dr. Robert LaPrade will be on the Faculty for the Anatomic Knee Ligament Reconstruction Instructional Course sponsored by Smith & Nephew Dr. LaPrade is honored to be faculty on this outstanding course, sponsored by Smith and Nephew, with 5 separate cadaver lab sessions for the participants. He is looking forward to teaching the details of our anatomic-based complex knee reconstructions and many surgical pearls [...]

Jill Monson, Dr. LaPrade's Lead PT talks about multi-ligament knee injuries on PT Inquest In this episode, special guest physical therapist Jill Monson discusses the following: Diagnosis and treatment strategies of the multiligament injured knee: a scoping review. Click to Listen

Dr. Robert LaPrade's Lead Physical Therapist, Jill Monson Speaks with Mike Reinold, Podcast 43 Mike Reinold talks to Jill Monson about multi-ligament knee injuries are complex injuries that must be addressed with a comprehensive diagnostic workup, surgical procedure, and postoperative treatment plan. In this episode, Mike talks with Jill Monson about her experience with these complex cases. Click to Listen [...]

Dr. Robert LaPrade is Organizing the 2nd Complex Injury Knee Course When: November 17-18, 2023 Where: Jaipur Marriott Hotel, India In Association with: Arthroscopy Academy and Arthroscopy Study Group India Theme: Understanding Complex Knee Injuries What: After a resounding response for the 1st Master Course in 2019, we are pleased to announce the 2nd Master Course in Complex Knee Injuries in association with Arthroscopy Academy [...]

Dr. LaPrade will be Co-Chairing INSPIRE - Asia Pacific Advanced Sports Medicine Symposium on November 5-8th, 2022 in Singapore Register Here

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD traveled to the Clinica Las Condes Medical Center in Saniago Chile where he conducted an Advanced Knee Course for Athletes. Dr. LaPrade taught about posterolateral knee injuries and is pictured below with Lars Engebretsen, MD, PhD

Dr. Robert LaPrade, researcher and complex knee surgeon, reaches an h-index of over 100 with at least 100 articles cited at least 100 times. EDINA, MINN. (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2022 Complex knee surgeon and research clinician scientist, Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, joins the list of most highly cited researchers (h-index => 100 according to his public profile in the Google Scholar Citations database). A [...]

Dr. Robert LaPrade, Course Chair for ANNA September 9-10, 2022 ANNA Presents a course for Complex Knee Surgeons called: Sharpen Your Knee Repair Techniques A Comprehensive Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Lab Course When: September 9-10, 2022 Where: Rosemont, Illinois Course Chair: Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD Master Instructors: Julie A Dodds, MD; Christopher M. Larson, MD Featured Topics: Optimizing Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction [...]

SOMOS: Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons Webinar #13: Approaching the Sports Knee Dr. Robert LaPrade will be part of the faculty for the SOMOS Webinar #13 on September 28, 2022 at 8pm Eastern, 7pm Central.  This 1-hour panel-based discussion will help members of SOMOS: Gain technical perspective in advanced techniques for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction Gain perspective and knowledge in the evaluation and treatment [...]