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In this new study & video, Dr. LaPrade and colleagues explore the use of Lateral Femoral Condyle Osteochondral Allograft combined w/Lateral Opening-Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy for patients facing failed #osteochondritis #dissecans fixation. medilink.us/bkp9 #medtwitter

Posttraumatic #Osteoarthritis: • ~12% of all symptomatic OA in the U.S. • ~6 million people affected • Onset in younger, active individuals • Greater economic impact + disability over time Biologic repair of cartilage may change this ➡️ medilink.us/c7en #kneepain

What’s rehab like after #multiligament #kneereconstruction? ▪️Start range of motion on day 1 ▪️Weight-bearing around 6 weeks ▪️Progressive strengthening after that Goal: Avoid stiffness, protect grafts, restore full lower limb strength. Learn more 👉 medilink.us/nn3d

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. medilink.us/g53n

#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. medilink.us/dufq

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. medilink.us/3clg

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. medilink.us/inww #orthotwitter

Cartilage damage in the knee? One advanced option for small defects is an Osteochondral Autograft Transfer (OATS). Here’s what you should know ➡️ medilink.us/w6r8 #SportsMedicine #CartilageRepair #Orthopaedics

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. medilink.us/6jue

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. medilink.us/ktgf #dysplasia

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: medilink.us/w04z #medtwitter

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

Do stem cell knee injections work after 60?” A common question—with a nuanced answer 👉 medilink.us/3k3t #osteoarthritis #stemcelltherapy

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."

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! medilink.us/gjgi

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

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 medilink.us/931e #sportsmedicine #kneesurgery

The #CarlosAlcaraz v. #JannikSinner rivalry: fast, fierce, and unforgettable. A #tennis showdown for the ages! Who’s your pick when these two clash? medilink.us/80h4 #Wimbledon

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. medilink.us/zjc6 #orthotwitter

#Chondromalacia #patella and genetics: Is it hereditary? Some cases do have a genetic component since it’s a form of arthritis. Find out more: medilink.us/01kh #kneepain #sportsmedicine #orthotwitter