Justin LaReau MD

11/11/2025

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11/11/2025

Platelet-Rich Plasma in Orthopaedics – Using your own blood to accelerate healing.

In recent years, orthopaedic medicine has focused on therapies that stimulate the body’s natural healing. One of the most promising is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, which has gained international attention for treating joint and tendon problems.

11/04/2025

Efficacy of Lower Limb Wearables to Assess Recovery Following Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The purpose of this review was to assess the use of lower-limb wearable sensors in monitoring total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recovery. Outpatient postoperative assessment routinely focuses on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), which can be limited by ceiling ef...

10/31/2025

Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Patients With Meniscal Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used to promote healing and improve function in various musculoskeletal injuries. However, the efficacy and safety of PRP for meniscal injury remain unclear. This study evaluates the effects of PRP in patients with meniscal injury.

10/21/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

10/21/2025

Proud to have completed another Chicago Olympic Triathlon this August! 🏊🚴🏃

The course along Chicago’s iconic waterfront is always an incredible experience — nearly a mile swim in Burnham Harbor, a 25-mile bike on Lakeshore Drive, and a 10K run on the Lakefront Path.

After more than 10 years of competing, I’ve learned firsthand that even with well-balanced training, orthopedic injuries can happen to anyone — myself included! Those experiences have given me a deeper appreciation for recovery, rehabilitation, and the importance of adapting to challenges over time.

It’s been especially meaningful to share this event with my family — from racing alongside my dad in the past to now cheering on my son in the Chicago Children’s Triathlon. Physical activity truly fuels both body and mind.

As we say at IBJI — move better, live better! 💪
Read more: https://www.justinlareaumd.com/in-news/ibji-surgeon-completes-chicago-olympic-triathlon/?pl=1082&plp=61752

10/01/2025

How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis.

Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

09/24/2025

The Femoral Head Edema Zone: A Novel Classification Scheme to Better Predict Osteonecrosis Progression.

This study proposed a new classification, the Edema Zone classification, that uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images to grade the extent of edema in osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH).

09/17/2025

Total hip arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fracture: an overview of systematic reviews.

Hip arthroplasties for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in adults can be total replacement or hemiarthroplasty. Despite the large number of studies on the topic, the best choice of arthroplasty to be used remains unclear.

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/10/2025

Total Knee Arthroplasty After a Previous Patellectomy: A Case Report With a Six-Month Follow-Up and a Review of the Literature.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a widely performed surgical intervention for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. However, various patient-specific factors altering the biomechanics can influence the surgical technique and the postoperative outcomes.

09/08/2025

8 Tips for Healthy Bones.

It’s a fact of life: As you age, your bones become thinner and lose their density. Fortunately, you can take steps early on to strengthen your bone health and prevent osteopenia (bone thinning) and osteoporosis (late-stage bone loss). Bone health starts with proper nutrition, exercise and healthy ...