Strong technique = strong repair. Dr LaPrade prefers vertical mattress sutures for most #meniscustears—the biomechanical gold standard. But for:.🔹Undersurface tears.🔹Radial lateral #meniscus tears.Horizontal sutures are key to restoring proper position.

#ACL graft failure? Know the risks: .🔹 Patellar tendon autograft: lowest failure rate.🔹 Allograft (cadaver tissue): higher risk.🔹 Teens: up to 30% failure.🔹 Middle-aged: ~2–5%.Factors like hypermobility & other knee injuries matter too.#ACLrevision.

#Trochleoplasty corrects severe patellofemoral instability in patients with flat or dome-shaped trochlea (types B & D #dysplasia). It’s a rare but important procedure. Details here:

#Chondromalacia #patella and genetics: Is it hereditary?. Some cases do have a genetic component since it’s a form of arthritis. Find out more:. #kneepain #sportsmedicine #orthotwitter.

New Study Alert! A modified Delphi technique helped build expert consensus on one of the knee’s most complex areas: the posterolateral corner. ✅ Unified guidance on:.🔹 Evaluation.🔹 Diagnosis.🔹 Treatment.🔹 Rehab.Led by global experts. #orthotwitter

The #CarlosAlcaraz v. #JannikSinner rivalry: fast, fierce, and unforgettable. A #tennis showdown for the ages! Who’s your pick when these two clash? #Wimbledon

When does a medial #meniscustear need surgery?.🔹 If it’s painful with twisting, pivoting, or squatting.🔹 If it’s a complex tear—like a root, radial, or meniscocapsular tear.🔹 To help prevent early arthritis.#sportsmedicine #kneesurgery.

Choosing between a distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) and total knee replacement (TKR) depends on many factors. Here’s what you should know 👉 #orthotwitter #kneepain #kneesurgery.

Talk about putting pressure on your knees! 23 hrs, 36 mins, and THREE massive climbs: #ElCapitan, #MountWatkins & #HalfDome. Kate & Laura are the first women to complete #Yosemite’s legendary Triple Crown — and they did it with style and strength!

Why Patients Trust Dr. LaPrade. "Dr. Laprade, thank you so much for treating my knee! I never had the opportunity to thank you for giving me my life back. I was told my options of walking again were impossible without multiple surgeries."

Do stem cell knee injections work after 60?” A common question—with a nuanced answer 👉 #osteoarthritis #stemcelltherapy.

Here’s to knees that bend, bodies that move, and the freedom to chase your next adventure. Happy #July4th from Dr. LaPrade & Team! 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay

New research from Dr LaPrade and team! They’ve tackled one of the most difficult areas in knee surgery:.➡️ Revision ACL, PCL, MCL.➡️ With Primary Fibular Collateral Ligament Reconstruction.➡️ After First-Stage Bone Grafting.A must-read: #medtwitter.

Why does your #kneecap keep popping out?.🔹 5–15% risk with a normal groove.🔸 30–50% with trochlear dysplasia. #Trochlear shape matters—and Dr. LaPrade’s team can help evaluate it properly. #dysplasia.

Heard of proximal tibiofibular joint instability?.Q: Are there exercises to fix it?.A: Not really & here’s why.This joint lacks muscles that can stabilize it effectively during most moves—even the biceps femoris can’t help during deep flexion or rotation.

Cartilage damage in the knee? One advanced option for small defects is an Osteochondral Autograft Transfer (OATS). Here’s what you should know ➡️ .#SportsMedicine #CartilageRepair #Orthopaedics.

Grade 3 MCL/POL injury? This surgical technique uses:.🔸Tibialis anterior allograft (MCL).🔸Semitendinosus allograft (POL).Designed to restore stability when conservative care fails. Still no clear gold standard—this adds to the evidence. #orthotwitter.

Posterior horn lateral #meniscustears:.✅ Repair when possible.❌ Not repairable? Monitor for #arthritis. Future options:.• Activity modification.• Bracing.• Injections.• Lateral meniscal transplantation.Thorough physical + imaging workup is essential.

#Residency Applicants: Avoid These 4 Red Flags! Program directors reveal the key missteps that could cost you an interview at your dream residency. Don’t let simple mistakes hold you back. Learn what to watch out for and how to present your best self.

How to measure #genurecurvatum? Use the heel height test:.1️⃣ Lay the thigh flat on the table.2️⃣ Lift the big toe.3️⃣ Measure from heel to table. 📏 1 cm = ~1° hyperextension (e.g., -5° = 5 cm heel height) Simple, reliable, and effective.