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Robert LaPrade, MD, of Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic will finally operate on Portland Trail Blazers center Festus Ezeli's knee after a cadaver donor was found, according to ESPN. Here are five things to know: 1. Dr. LaPrade will perform the surgery at Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic. 2. Mr. Ezeli's 6-foot-11 stature had stalled his donor search for months. 3. The recovery timetable remains [...]

Robert LaPrade, MD, treated Bucks star Jabari Parker's injured ACL on Tuesday, according to Fox Sports. Here are four things to know: 1. Dr. LaPrade performed the surgery at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo. 2. Mr. Parker, who suffered the injury in a game on Feb. 8, is expected to miss the rest of the season. His rehabilitation period is expected to be 12 [...]

Dr. LaPrade was name to Becker's list of 106 knee surgeons to know in 2017. As a complex knee surgeon at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, Dr. LaPrade also serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. Publishing over 250 peer-reviewed studies, Dr. LaPrade is recognized as a pioneer in knee research, with [...]

He already had a stellar reputation…now you can add “internet maverick” to the list of glowing words used to describe Robert F. LaPrade M.D., Ph.D., chief medical officer of the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. On December 16, 2016, Dr. LaPrade opened up new orthopedic territory when he performed a live knee dissection on Facebook! Dr. LaPrade commented to OTW, “The Facebook Live broadcast was an [...]

Dr. LaPrade performs a knee dissection on Facebook Live with colleague Jorge Chahla. Please be sure to like my page https://www.facebook.com/kneespecialist/ to receive notifications of future live broadcasts.

Robert LaPrade MD, PhD and Lars Engebretsen MD, PhD are teaming up with Smith & Nephew to host the 3rd Annual Vail International Knee Symposium (VICKS) in Vail, Colorado June 9 – 11, 2016. Throughout the course, attendees will gain hands-on experience with cadaveric training and hear case discussions from leading international experts on the latest techniques and technologies in knee arthroscopy. Over the three-day [...]

On Thursday, April 14 orthopaedic surgeon Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado, attended the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Research Capitol Hill Day to raise awareness about the debilitating and costly musculoskeletal disorders that are affecting millions of Americans today. Dr. LaPrade and many advocacy teams are urging Congress to appropriate $34.5 billion in [...]

Congratulations to Dr. Martha Murray for her patience and persistence in developing the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) technique. Her work in developing this technique is very comprehensive and thorough. It represents a virtual lifetime of research work by Dr. Murray and her group on looking at a means to perform primary repairs of ACL tears. She has examined a great deal of techniques to try and use biologics to heal [...]

When it comes to research, not all published studies are created equal. In an article in the Vail Daily, Dr. LaPrade explains that while reworking experiments is part of the scientific process, problems in a study’s design can lead to a disconnect between the way a study is interpreted by the scientific community and how it is presented to the public. “There are lots of [...]

Download Free on iTunes Drs. Robert LaPrade, Jorge Chahla and Chase Dean at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute have published “Complex Knee Surgery Made Easy”, the first free educational interactive digital book of its kind in sports medicine. This comprehensive book was designed to be a resource for physicians, physician assistants, athletic trainers, physical therapists and patients who are interested in having [...]

Top Colorado knee surgeon at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, Robert LaPrade, MD PhD has launched an updated version of his educational website DRLAPRADE.COM developed by eMedical Media. This website has been redesigned to help both patients and medical professionals gain a better understanding of the anatomy of the knee, causes of knee pain, and current treatment options available. Internationally recognized for his expertise in [...]

Vail knee specialist Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD was named one of 164 ASC Industry Physician Leaders to Know in 2016. The list consists of physicians establishing, leading and partnering with ambulatory surgery centers across the United States. Healthcare leaders nominated physicians to establish this list. An Ambulatory Surgery Center, also known as an ASC, is a modern health care facility focused on providing same-day surgical [...]

In an article by Discovery News, Dr. LaPrade comments on the effects of fat skis on the knees. The fat ski phenomena started a few years ago when ski companies designed a wider platform to help skiers stay above soft snow and deep powder. In the Rocky Mountains, Dr. LaPrade has seen more torn knee ligament injuries as a result of fat skis. He says, "more than [...]

Dr. LaPrade lectures on the current concepts of PCL injuries. Overall, the results of PCL treatments are inferior to ACL treatments. In some cases, physicians recommend to patients with very severe PCL tears to just live with it because they cannot make it any better, and probably 10 to 15 years ago that was the case. Dr. LaPrade's team tried to look at ways to [...]

On Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, Dr. Robert LaPrade will perform a live surgical demo of a posterolateral knee reconstruction. The main focus of the live surgical demo will be to review the essential steps for an anatomic posterolateral knee reconstruction. The live surgical demo will be interactive. Participants will be able to ask Dr. LaPrade questions based on the [...]

On October 24, 2015, Top Orthopedic Knee Surgeon in the US Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD was awarded the University of Maine Alumni Association’s 2015 Career Award. The most prestigious award given by the University, this honor is based on a lifetime of professional achievement. Previous recipients of this award include Author Stephen King, Admiral Gregory Johnson (retired), and Senator Olympia Snowe. "Dr. LaPrade has changed [...]

Becker's Orthopedic Review has compiled a list of four facts about Dr. LaPrade's new MRI video series for non-orthopedic physicians, medical students and patients. Complete list: Learn how to read a knee MRI — 4 facts on Dr. Robert Parade's video series  

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 bruises. In this video series, Dr. LaPrade looks at individual [...]

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 of a new ligament in the knee. The anterolateral ligament had already been [...]

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 in November of 2013 about the discovery of a new ligament in [...]

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 among a small group of physicians and researchers who [...]