Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
| Turkey | |||
| Arthroscopy | from AUD $3,371 | from AUD $3,371 | from AUD $4,354 |
Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Murat Kezer is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He specializes in robotic knee and hip replacement using the MAKO system. Dr. Kezer treats complex conditions, including ligament tears, bone fractures, and joint deformities.
Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in scoliosis treatment, degenerative spine disease, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Aydogan completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center. He previously served as the head of a spine surgery center in Istanbul.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.
He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.
He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.
Turkish specialists recommend shoulder replacement when osteoarthritis causes bone-on-bone grinding or severe pain that resists six months of conservative care. Surgeons at JCI-accredited centres like Anadolu Medical Center use radiographic confirmation and rotator cuff assessments to determine if anatomic or reverse arthroplasty is required.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While most clinics follow standard protocols, specialised centres like Professor Gemalmaz's facility in Istanbul use CAD-assisted 3D-printed surgical guides. This technology allows for patient-specific planning. This is especially helpful for complex glenoid defects where standard off-the-shelf implants might not fit perfectly.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that surgery is often a last resort once the joint is bone-on-bone. Many in Turkey emphasise that having an intact rotator cuff is the deciding factor for standard replacement.
Clinics in Turkey offer several non-surgical treatments for shoulder osteoarthritis, focusing on pain relief and joint function. Key options include regenerative therapies like PRP and stem cell injections, alongside specialised physiotherapy and corticosteroid treatments. Many facilities hold JCI accreditation, so they meet international quality standards for these procedures.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish orthopaedic specialists often bridge the gap between rehab and surgery using regenerative medicine. Data shows specialists like Dr Halil Can Gemalmaz combine 3D patient-specific planning with biological injections. This precision approach is rare. Most clinics globally offer these services as separate, uncoordinated treatments.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that regenerative injections like stem cells often provide relief within weeks. They emphasise that pairing these injections with physical therapy yields the best results for shoulder flexibility in Turkey.
Turkish orthopaedic surgeons perform anatomic, reverse, and stemless total shoulder replacements to treat osteoarthritis. Specialists like Prof. Dr Kenan Keklikci use MAKO robotic-assisted systems and 3D-printed surgical guides. These procedures precisely restore joint function based on the patient’s rotator cuff health and bone quality.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish centres like Professor Gemalmaz - 3D Patient-Specific Orthopedics lead in bone-preserving technology. They are currently the only clinics in Turkey combining CAD-assisted 3D planning with custom 3D-printed guides. This approach is vital for Australian patients seeking to preserve as much natural bone as possible for future revisions.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey highlight the importance of confirming if the rotator cuff is intact. This determines whether an anatomical or reverse replacement is needed. They also note that recovery is extensive, requiring dedicated physiotherapy to regain full shoulder range of motion.
Typical treatment for shoulder osteoarthritis in Turkey requires a 7 to 14-day trip. This timeline covers pre-operative diagnostic tests. It also includes arthroscopic or joint replacement surgery, and initial wound monitoring. Specialised orthopaedic surgeons in Istanbul and Bursa oversee the first two weeks of healing. After that, patients fly home for rehabilitation.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that clinics like Turan Turan Health Group bundle 10 to 12 nights of hotel accommodation. They include this in their arthroscopy packages. This extended stay is a critical safety buffer. It allows surgeons like Dr Abdulaziz Temiz to monitor early inflammatory responses. This is before patients travel long-haul back to Australia.
Patient Consensus: Patients highlight that VIP transfers between the airport and clinic make the early recovery days much easier. They often note that intensive initial physical therapy in Turkish clinics helps them feel confident. They can use their arm before they fly.