What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The median nerve is one of the three main nerves in the arm. It provides feeling and movement to the thumb and first two fingers. The...
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Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain and often affects people who spend long periods of time on their feet. This painful condition is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a band of fibrous tissue that runs from the bottom of your...
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Knee Arthroscopy in Kenya Our feet play a very important role in our daily physical mobility. It is also a complex part of the body and determines the general status of our well being because if it is pain free, it allows us to stand, walk, run and jump....
Orthopedic Doctors in Kenya Kenya is among the few African countries to boast of having a number of specialized doctors in orthopedics. Most of them, especially orthopedic doctors are well read, with vast experience both abroad and local. It therefore can be a daunting task to look for one,...
Arthritis is condition that causes pain, swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. There are many causes of arthritis but one of the most common is osteoarthritis. Before we state what the available treatment for osteoarthritis is, it’s important to establish what it is in the first place....
Surgeons in Kenya Kenya produces only about 600 doctors per year studying both locally and internationally. Due to the costs and demands of the course, many enroll but few make it to the end without dropping out or retaking classes. This means that the country has even fewer surgeons....
What is orthopaedics? This is a medical specialty that deals with correction and treating of injuries or deformities of bones or muscular tissue. This is usually undertaken by an orthopaedic surgeon.. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, orthopaedics is “a branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of...
To be successful in anything, you need a passion and the right skill. Dr Ezekiel Oburu is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in general orthopaedics including hip, knee, shoulder and foot and ankle surgery. With over fifteen years experience in surgery and several publications, Dr Ezekiel Oburu has the right...
One of the most rare specialists is a foot and ankle surgeon in Kenya. Situated in Fortis Suites along Hospital Road in Nairobi Upperhill, Dr Ezekiel Oburu comes with a wealth of experience in foot and ankle. Some of the conditions handled include the following: Upper Limb Lesser Toe...