Liane Miller

Liane Miller, MD serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, specializing in sports medicine with clinical focus on complex knee, shoulder, and hip pathologies including ligament reconstructions, meniscus repairs, and cartilage restoration procedures.

Her educational background includes:

• B.S. in Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara (2008)
• M.D. in Medicine, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (2016)

Dr. Miller's research program centers on Meniscus and Cartilage Biology, Molecular Mechanisms of Regeneration and Repair, and Translational Models of Musculoskeletal Disease, employing both basic science and clinical approaches to enhance tissue healing. Her laboratory investigates cellular responses to injury and novel regenerative pathways with direct surgical applications.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant themes in sports medicine: knee ligament reconstruction optimization, shoulder instability management, and meniscal repair techniques. She demonstrates particular expertise in arthroscopic procedures and has developed clinical tools like the PIVOT App for surgical planning, bridging biomechanical research with patient outcomes.

Scientific awards:

• No awards documented in source materials

Dr. Miller mentors medical students and orthopaedic residents in clinical settings, though specific advisees weren't listed. Her research receives institutional support at Penn but lacks details on external grant funding. She actively contributes to the academic mission through surgical innovation and evidence-based practice development.

Her clinical work integrates seamlessly with the University of Pennsylvania's sports medicine division, where she participates in multidisciplinary teams managing complex musculoskeletal cases from diagnosis through rehabilitation.