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Frédéric Laude (*December 23, 1961, in Montfort-l’Amaury, Île-de-France) is a distinguished French orthopedic surgeon and inventor, world renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to minimally invasive hip surgery. He is widely acknowledged as the pioneer of the modern direct anterior approach, through the Hueter intermuscular and internervous plane.

Biography
Frédéric Laude pursued his medical studies at the Faculty of Medicine in Paris. He underwent surgical training in orthopedics and traumatology under Prof. Judet and specialized further under Prof. Émile Letournel in hip and pelvis surgery. He held the position of Chief of Clinic in the orthopedic department at the renowned Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris. In the early 2000s, Laude collaborated with the Swiss medical device manufacturer Medacta International to develop a state-of-the-art orthopedic retraction table, based on the model of the leg positioner he built himself in 1996, as well as various surgical instruments and ancillaries, and set the AMIS (Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery) technique for anterior hip replacement at its beginnings. He spearheaded its global adoption through international gatherings and cadaver lab courses, establishing numerous learning centers worldwide to train surgeons in the direct anterior approach. As of 2022, over 500,000 hip surgeries have been performed worldwide using this technique, cementing Dr. Laude's influence. He even took the anterior approach further to the advantage of treating complex dysplastic hips, acetabular defects, as well as revision surgeries offering faster Patient recoveries and less complications

He is a leading figure in hip preservation surgery including periacetabular osteotomies and hip arthroscopy, with notable achievements such as the "outside-in" hip arthroscopy technique, utilizing only two entry points and offering numerous advantages over traditional methods. He introduced the "mini-open technique" in 2008 to address femoro-acetabular impingement (FAI) and labral pathologies in young adults Additionally, his autologous cartilage transfer technique in the hip joint, "mosaic plasty," has demonstrated promising results in treating focal cartilage defects of the femoral head.

While managing a busy surgical practice at the Clinique du Sport in Paris, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, considered landmarks in the field, authored many educational media, and lectured at international congresses. In 2017, he received the prestigious Judet Award for his innovative contributions.

He is married to Dr. Laude (ob-gyn) and has two daughters. In his personal time, Dr. Laude is an avid pilot, proficient in computer software and computer-aided design (CAD) software and enjoys engaging in DIY woodworking projects.

Memberships and Awards
Dr. Laude is a member of the French Society of Orthopedic Surgery (SOFCOT) and holds a respected international standing in hip surgery. He actively participates in the Hip Preservation Society (ISHA) and serves on the editorial board of the esteemed French orthopedic journal "Maîtrise Orthopédique."He holds the distinguished Judet award in Hip surgery.