Lars Peterson has been a hugely influential figure in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Sweden and worldwide. Peterson was a pioneer of the autologous chondrocyte transplantation procedure for the repair of articular cartilage. Throughout his long career, Peterson has been a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon, was appointed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Gothenburg, and served as head physician of the Swedish national team for both ice hockey and soccer. For 38 years, Lars Peterson has been a member of the Sports Medical Committee of FIFA and a founding member of F-MARC (FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Center). In addition, he was one of the founders of ICRS (International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Repair Society). He served as president from 2001 to 2002.
Peterson has received many accolades throughout his long career, including being the elected member of The Hall of Fame of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine in 2007. He has published more than 200 articles, reviews, and book chapters.