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Dr. Robert LaPrade recently completed a two-part study in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy on the Comparison of 3-Dimensional Shoulder Complex Kinematics in Individuals With and Without Shoulder Pain. Shoulder pain is the second most common musculoskeletal complaint by the general population. The majority of clinical diagnosis for shoulder pain is “impingement”. However, the diagnosis is so broadly applied that different tissue [...]

VAIL, Colo. – Nearly 100 medical professionals from around the world came to the Vail Valley last week to attend one of the world’s first conferences based solely on complex knee surgeries. The first annual Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, sponsored by Smith and Nephew and hosted by The Steadman Clinic, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, (SPRI) and Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center was held last [...]

Becker’s ASC Review has selected complex knee specialist, Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD as one of the top 100 ASC industry physician leaders to know. Physicians are the foundation in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry. This list of 100 physicians have made an impact on the ASC industry through leadership at individual centers, creating companies, founding ASCs and advocating for surgery centers across the country. [...]

Robert LaPrade, MD was named as one of the top 10 most influential healthcare experts leading the online conversations about osteoarthritis by Sharecare. This is an online health and wellness engagement platform founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz and WebMD founder Jeff Arnold. Members of this list are among the most influential people in health and wellness on the web and are driving conversations on many [...]

Orthopedics This Week recognized Colorado knee specialist Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, as one of the top 28 North American sports knee surgeons of 2014. The list was compiled through a phone survey of thought leaders in the field and includes “arguably the finest knee physicians, teachers, investigators or administrators in the country.” As a sports knee surgeon at The Steadman Clinic and Chief Medical Officer [...]

The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKSOS) published their approved courses for 2014. On July, 17-19 Colorado knee specialist Robert F. LaPrade MD, PhD will be serving as chair of the Vail International Complex Knee Symposium (VICKS) in Vail, Colorado. As a partner at The Steadman Clinic and the Chief Medical Officer at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Dr. LaPrade [...]

Robert LaPrade MD, PhD., was selected as one the of four best orthopedic knee surgeons practicing in ambulatory surgery centers. As a partner at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, Dr. LaPrade specializes in treating complex knee injuries, posterolateral knee injuries, PCL tears, MCL injuries as well as meniscal tears and transplants. In addition to his practice, Dr. LaPrade is the Chief Medical Officer at [...]

Newly released article, Medial Synovial Plica Irritation, by Dr. Robert LaPrade has been published on Medscape. Over 100,000 physicians a month visit Medscape to find information on patient care. Prolific in completing research on injuries and treatments related to the knee, Dr. LaPrade’s newest article analyzes the medial synovial plica embryological structures within the knee. The plica is one of the most common sources of [...]

It was announced on Monday, March 3, 2014 that The Steadman Clinic, along side The Steadman Philippon Research Institute will be one of two National Medical Centers within the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) National Medical Network. The U.S. Olympic Committee’s goal is to establish a uniform database for Olympic athletes to better manage treatment and rehabilitation. The Steadman Clinic and The Steadman Philippon Research [...]

In 2013 Dr. Robert F. LaPrade was selected for the “Orthopaedic Nobel Prize” for his research on the treatments for posterolateral knee injuries. Today, his study “Improving Outcomes for Posterolateral Knee Injuries” is featured as a lead article for the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. Lead articles in the Journal of Orhopaedic Research represent the best of the best in orthopedic research. To learn more about [...]

This manuscript reported on the surgical outcomes of 146 patients over the course of 6 years who had either an arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy or an arthroscopic washout procedure (which the authors called a "sham surgery"). Of note is that these patients had degenerative tears and there are no patients who had any type of traumatic event which caused a meniscus tear. Therefore, this was [...]

In his 18th NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant suffered another injury to his knee. In a match-up between the LA Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies, Bryant twisted, ran into the defender and then fell onto his left knee. It was later confirmed that Bryant had suffered a tibial plateau fracture in his left knee. Colorado knee specialist Robert LaPrade MD, PhD. has [...]

During Sunday's NFL matchup between the New England Patriots' and the Cleveland Browns, tight end Rob Grownkowski suffered an ACL and MCL tear in his right knee. Whenever there is a combination ACL and MCL together, the physical exam and the MRI findings must be synthesized to best determine the treatment for this injury. In some patients, where the MCL may be torn and retracted, [...]

Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD recently completed a two-part study on the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). As published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the first study analyzed the anatomy of the PCL, and the second study analyzed two different PCL reconstruction techniques. The PCL is the strongest ligament in the knee and accounts for 3-37 percent of all knee injuries. Due to the low [...]

I wish to congratulate Dr. Steven Claes in his recent publication on "Anatomy of the Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee." This "rediscovery" of an important structure on the outside of the knee coincides with Dr. Claes' PhD defense in Belgium on Friday, November 8, 2013. I wish him the best of luck in his PhD defense. Click here to listen to Dr. LaPrade discuss the [...]

Robert LaPrade, M.D. has been recognized as a 2013 Patients’ Choice physician. There are over 870,000 active physicians in the U.S. and only 5 percent are recognized and honored with this award. This award is given to physicians based on patients’ appreciation and praise for the quality of care and service they provide. Over 200,000 patients go online every month to provide feedback about their [...]

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, Vail, Colorado orthopaedic knee surgeon, has been chosen for the “Orthopaedic Nobel Prize” for his research on the treatments for posterolateral (PLC) knee injuries. The 2013 OREF Clinical Research Award was given to Dr. LaPrade by The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. He was chosen for his submitted paper, “Improving Outcomes for Posterolateral Knee [...]

Vail, Colorado orthopaedic knee surgeon, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, along with his patient, Nick Kennedy, joined a group of other orthopaedic surgeons, patients, and researchers on Capitol Hill, Thursday, February 28, to raise awareness about musculoskeletal disorders. The emphasis of the day was to vocalize the need for research funding; the importance of this research was discussed with representatives, congressmen and senators from WA and [...]

This week, an article published by Terry Stanton for the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), shed light on the research study recently completed by Vail, Colorado knee surgeon, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, and his team of researchers on the posterolateral corner of the knee. According to the article, it states that for years, Dr. LaPrade and his team of colleagues have sought to advance knowledge [...]

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, orthopedic knee surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, recently had a one-on-one with Vail Daily reporter John LaConte. During their discussion, which takes place up the side of the mountain in one of Vail's very own gondolas, Dr. LaPrade discusses common ski injuries that can be sustained on the mountain, especially during heavy snowfalls, and during warmer days when the [...]