Ascend Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine: Amun Makani, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Knee Replacement

Replacing damaged knee joint surfaces with implants to relieve arthritis pain and restore mobility.

• More than 790,000 knee replacements are performed in the United States each year, according to the American College of Rheumatology.
• Same-day discharge is available for qualifying patients.
• Partial knee replacement is offered when damage is limited to one compartment.
• Revision surgery for failed or worn implants is handled here too.

ACL Reconstruction

Reconstruction of a torn anterior cruciate ligament, common in athletes and active adults.

• ACL tears are among the most common sports injuries in the US, with well over 100,000 reconstructions performed annually, per the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• MCL and LCL ligament injuries are treated at Ascend Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine: Amun Makani, MD, MBA, FAAOS as well.

Knee Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat knee problems through small incisions.

• Knee arthroscopy is one of the most common orthopedic procedures in the United States, with an estimated 750,000 performed each year.
• Meniscus repair is often done arthroscopically here.

Meniscus Repair

Repair or trimming of torn meniscus cartilage, the knee's shock absorber.

• Meniscus tears are the most common knee injury treated by orthopedic surgeons, and meniscus surgery is among the most frequently performed orthopedic procedures in the US.

Total Knee Replacement

Full replacement of the knee joint, the standard for advanced arthritis affecting the whole knee.

• Same-day discharge is available for qualifying patients.

Partial Knee Replacement

Replacing only the damaged compartment, preserving healthy bone for a faster recovery.

• Same-day discharge is available for qualifying patients.

Cartilage Restoration

Procedures like MACI and osteochondral grafting that regrow or transplant knee cartilage.