Before and After LaPrade
The true measure of LaPrade’s influence is the extent to which he has advanced clinical care for other physicians. Among his colleagues, he is known as a “doctor’s doctor.” LaPrade’s anatomic-based reconstruction techniques are considered standard care both nationally and internationally.
Indeed, one of LaPrade’s colleagues told OTW “there is a before and after the LaPrade era.”
Mark R. Hutchinson, M.D., professor of orthopedics and sports medicine, head team physician, University of Illinois Chicago said this about Dr. LaPrade to OTW:
“Dr. LaPrade’s techniques have always followed the ideal sequential plan from cadaver analysis to confirm anatomy, to biomechanical assessment of function, to animal testing assessment and controlled human testing, leading to long term high quality follow up of clinical outcomes…. Congratulations and deepest appreciation to Dr. LaPrade for his thoughtful approach to knee injuries and for this great manuscript…his 500th publication listed in PubMed!!!!
“The latest manuscript: “Single-Stage Multiple-Ligament Knee Reconstructions for Sports-Related Injuries: Outcomes in 194 Patients” published by Dr. Robert F. LaPrade and his exemplary team is an excellent and honest paper coming from one of the world’s greatest if not best multiligament knee surgeons.”
“The manuscript tells us that we can get excellent outcomes from single stage multiple-ligament knee reconstructions if we stay true to the anatomic concepts and techniques that Dr. LaPrade had mastered, developed, and mentored us all over his 25-year career.”
Jorge Chahla, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of sports medicine in the department of orthopedic surgery and director of Biomechanics Research at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush chimed in saying:
“Dr. LaPrade has not only reached an outstanding numeric accomplishment of 500 peer-reviewed publications, but over the past 20 years he has been the world leading expert on complex knee pathology.”
“With his pyramid approach (anatomic based, biomechanically validated techniques, and objective diagnosis), he has shed light onto several prevalent musculoskeletal pathologies. Nobody can deny that there is a before and after the LaPrade era.”
“He is a true leader in the field and an exceptional mentor. Congratulations to the best!”
