Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Yigit Erdag
13 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Ankle joint replacement in Turkey typically costs from Price on request to Price on request . The final price depends on the prosthetic brand, surgical technique, and the clinic's location, with Istanbul and Bursa being the primary medical hubs. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% by travelling to Turkey from Australia, where this procedure costs _price_compare_AU_average_ on average. Standard inclusions often cover the prosthetic, surgeon fees, hospitalisation, and diagnostic tests.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic with high surgical volumes offers Australians the best value. Experienced surgeons like Dr. Erman Cekic have performed approximately 10,000 joint replacements. For complex cases, Professor Gemalmaz offers unique CAD-assisted 3D-printed guides. This level of precision is often more affordable in Turkey than standard procedures in Australia. Larger institutions like Medipol Mega University Hospital handle over 1,000,000 patients annually and provide JCI-accredited care.
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Professor Kayhan Turan leads the Turan Turan Health Group and specialises in surgical joint reconstruction with training from Chicago's Northwestern University.
Professor Gemalmaz is a pioneer in patient-specific orthopaedics, having performed many of the first 3D-planned surgeries in Turkey for complex joint reconstructions.
Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp brings elite surgical training from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic to his practice at Medical Park Antalya.
Dr Murat Kezer is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group who specialises in reconstructive joint surgery and complex foot and ankle care.
Patients should plan to stay in Turkey for 14 to 28 days after an ankle joint replacement. This allows for the initial 3–4 days in hospital and the crucial two-week follow-up. At that appointment, specialists remove stitches and fit a walking boot.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many procedures in Turkey allow for quick departures, ankle replacements require a strict 14-day minimum due to altitude-induced swelling risks. Specialists like Professor Gemalmaz use 3D-printed guides to improve precision. Even so, the biological healing of the joint remains the main factor for flight safety.
Patient Consensus: Expect to spend 2 weeks locally for wound checks before flying home to Australia. Full recovery takes about one year, often starting with 6 weeks of non-weight-bearing rest.
Patients should verify that surgeons hold Turkish Board Certification in Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Ideally, they also have European Board (EBOT) credentials. Priority should be given to specialists with dedicated foot and ankle fellowships. They should practise at JCI-accredited hospitals like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental or Anadolu Medical Center.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Case volume is the most reliable predictor of success for this complex procedure. Many surgeons perform general orthopaedics. However, specialists like Dr Erman Cekic have performed 10,000+ joint procedures. A high-volume robotic centre, such as Turan Turan Health Group, provides access to precision tools. These tools include the MAKO system.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey suggest prioritising specialist foot-and-ankle surgeons over generalists. Researching local Turkish-language reviews often reveals more authentic feedback than curated international brochures.
Recovery after ankle replacement in Turkey takes 6 to 12 months for full function. Patients spend 1 to 2 nights in hospital, then 6 weeks of strict non-weight-bearing. Mobility progresses from walking boots to normal footwear between weeks 8 and 12.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Clinics like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental include airport transfers. Still, patients should choose Istanbul clinics near the airport. The 6-week non-weight-bearing phase makes long car transfers difficult. Staying local for the first 14 days lets JCI-accredited specialists monitor wound healing before the long flight back to Australia.
Patient Consensus: Expect to spend 6 weeks completely off your feet, then 6 weeks in a boot. Walking without pain often returns by month 3, but full endurance takes a year. Ankle replacement recovery in Turkey is a marathon, not a sprint.
All-inclusive ankle replacement packages in Turkey bundle surgical fees, prosthetic implants, and private hospital stays. They also include travel logistics like VIP airport transfers. These programmes typically cover pre-operative screenings, anaesthesia, and inpatient nursing care at JCI-accredited facilities for a fixed price.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish clinics often include robotic-assisted systems like NAVIO 7 or MAKO in their standard bundles. These technologies cost significantly more in Australia. However, clinics like Turan Turan Health Group use them to improve implant precision without extra surcharges.
Patient Consensus: Turkey packages provide seamless transfers and hotel stays that reduce travel stress. Confirm whether companion accommodation and post-operative medications are included to avoid unexpected daily spending.