Thank you for initiating a Second Opinion / Case Review from Robert LaPrade.

Many individuals seeking a second opinion are navigating complex medical decisions, prior treatments, or differing recommendations. This service is designed to provide an independent expert assessment based solely on the medical records and imaging submitted.

It is important to understand:

  • This review is limited to the documentation provided.
  • Recommendations reflect independent clinical judgment.
  • Medical opinions may differ, particularly in complex orthopedic cases.
  • In some cases, a recommendation may focus on conservative or non-surgical treatment based on the information available.
  • A surgical recommendation does not guarantee candidacy or outcome.

This service is intended to offer clarity and perspective. It does not replace ongoing care with a treating physician and does not include continued medical management.

If additional review is desired after findings are delivered, a new submission is required.

Please follow the steps below to complete your submission.

Important: Each submission is limited to one body part.
If you would like Dr. LaPrade to review more than one joint or injury, each body region must be submitted separately.

STEP 1

Review the Clinical Case & MRI Review Policy

Before submitting your materials:

Please review the Clinical Case & MRI Review Policy, which outlines:

• Scope and limitations of the review
• Submission requirements
• Follow-up parameters
• Refund and expiration policies

This helps ensure expectations are clear before the review process begins.

STEP 2

Pay $300 by Credit Card

Payment Instructions

Click on THIS LINK to visit TCO’s payment portal and enter the following information in the iHealth form to reach the payment screen:

  • Account ID: 4567000
  • Birth Date: 01/01/1801
  • Complete the I’m not a robot steps
  • Click the Look up my current balance button
  • Enter your email address for the receipt
  • An overview may appear about the balance on the account – this should be zero.
  • Select Amount to Pay in the box for payment options if needed.
  • Enter the amount to pay: 300.00
  • Click the Pay now button
  • Pay with new card should be selected. Enter the Cardholder details requested.
  • Click the Pay $300.00 button.
  • Please email your receipt to Amanda ([email protected]) when completed.

STEP 3

Download Forms

Include in your packet:

Your mailed packet must include the following materials related to one body region only.

DOWNLOAD FORMS, CONSENT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT NOW

  • Completed Case Review/Patient History Forms
  • Signed Clinical Case & MRI Review Consent Form
  • Signed Clinical Record Review Acknowledgment
  • Imaging on CD (MRI, CT, X-ray) completed within the last 4 months (electronic transfer/mail is not permitted due to size of imaging and variable software)
  • Operative, MRI, & CT reports
  • Self-addressed envelope, with proper postage to return imaging, if needed

Incomplete submissions cannot be reviewed and may delay the review process.

STEP 4

Mail Packet

Mail packet to :

Twin Cities Orthopedics
4010 W. 65th St.
Edina, MN 55435
Attn: Amanda Peña

We recommend that patients gather and mail their materials themselves to help avoid delays or shipping errors from imaging centers or clinics.

Important:

For your protection, we recommend using a trackable shipping method when mailing your materials. The review process begins only after payment and all required materials have been received and verified by our office.

If you have tracking confirmation showing delivery but have not received acknowledgment within 5 business days, please contact our office to confirm receipt.

Please direct any questions regarding this process to Amanda Peña at 612-615-2240.

We appreciate the opportunity to review your case.

Dr. LaPrade and Team