The Knee Joint is the biggest joint in your body. It connects your thigh bone (femur) to your shin bone (tibia). Knee Joint helps you stand, move and keep your balance. Your knees also consists of cartilage, like your meniscus, and ligaments, including your LCL, MCL, ACL and PCL.
Dr. Miano is an experienced knee specialist in Nairobi, who has performed numerous knee procedures using the latest minimally invasive techniques.
Knee Joint Conditions
ACL Injury
The ACL Ligament is a strong band of tissue connecting the femur to the tibia. It is crucial in stabilizing the knee, hence if you have a ACL Injury or ACL Tear, you may feel like your knee is giving up. Learn more about ACL Injury symptoms, causes…
Knee Pain
Knee Pain is a common issue among adults and often associated with general wear and tear from daily physical activities like walking, bending, standing, etc. Dr. Miano is a knee specialist in Nairobi, who has exceptional patient outcomes, that have…
Meniscus Tear
Meniscus is a thin structure of cartilage that acts as a cushion between the knee bones (called tibia and femur). The rubbery wedges of cartilage act like shock absorbers for your knee joint. Meniscus injury and surgery are common, especially among…
PCL Injury
PCL Injuries are not as common as ACL injuries and usually occur as a result of a sports injury or an accident, when the knee is bent and the shin is suddenly forced in opposite direction caused by the impact. Dr. Miano is an expert in minimally…
Knee Joint Procedures
ACL Surgery
The severity of the ACL tear will determine whether non-surgical options or an ACL surgery is necessary. Dr. Miano - an ACL Reconstruction Surgeon in Nairobi, who takes an evidence based personalised approach to ACL injuries and tears in Kenya.
Bilateral Knee Replacement
Bilateral Knee Replacement, also known as Double Knee Replacement is a surgery in which both knees are replaced with an artificial joint or prosthesis. This can be done simultaneously during the same surgery at once, or spread at different times in…
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Surgery is a procedure when orthopaedic surgeon replaces all or a part of your knee joint. The surgeon will replace damaged cartilage and bone with a prosthetic joint. Dr. Miano will recommend either a partial or total knee…
Meniscus Repair
Meniscus Repair Surgery is a common operation to remove or repair a torn meniscus (a piece of cartilage in the knee). During surgery, an orthopaedic surgeon will make a few small incisions. Dr. Miano’s evidence based approach and excellent patient…
PCL Reconstruction
PCL reconstruction surgery is an arthroscopic procedure, which means that orthopaedic surgeon will insert tools and a camera through incisions around your knee. Dr. Miano is an expert in minimally invasive arthroscopic PCL reconstruction surgeries…
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