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Dr. Robert LaPrade Awarded the 2013 OREF Clinical Research Award
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation announced this month that Robert F. LaPrade MD PhD has been awarded the highly competitive and prestigious 2013 OREF Clinical Research Award for his submitted paper on Improving Outcomes for Posterolateral Knee Injuries. Dr. LaPrade will be presenting his winning paper at the Annual Meetings of the Orthopaedic Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 2013.
According to Dr. LaPrade "This award solidly validates our research strategy of defining the anatomy developing improved means of diagnosing a problem redefining the clinically relevant biomechanics developing improved radiographic diagnostic measures developing biomechanically validated ligament reconstructions and then validating these reconstructions in patient outcomes studies."
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How exercise can help combat fatigue
When hit with a bout of fatigue, it can be tempting to take a nap or give into a day of lounging. Counterintuitive as it may seem, getting up and participating in low- to moderate-intensity exercises when experiencing fatigue has been shown to help boost energy levels and reverse fatigue-related symptoms, according to multiple studies.
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Where to Go for Care
When you or someone you love experiences an illness or injury, it’s sometimes hard to know where to go for medical care. The goal is to find the right level of care, at the right time and at the right cost. Distinguishing between primary, urgent and emergency care can make all the difference.
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State of the Valley: Eagle County leaders say they’re ‘rowing together’ on staffing, housing, child care challenges
Speakers from hospital, school district, county and Vail Resorts also give audience predictions for 2024