Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who has published key research on accurately identifying the hip rotation centre in patients.

• Completed specialised training in developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) and clubfoot management
• Researched pelvic landmarks to improve surgical accuracy for hip joint procedures
• Expertise in both open and paediatric supracondylar surgery for complex orthopaedic cases
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.

Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk specialises in total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia of the hip, focusing on complex joint reconstruction at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• Performs specialist hip surgery to correct developmental dysplasia in adult patients
• Expertise in revision hip arthroplasty to fix or replace failing earlier implants
• Published researcher on surgical blood loss management in the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Uses hip arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair with smaller incisions
• Experienced in stem cell therapy as a conservative option for joint preservation

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with international training from the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for hip alignment and stabilization
• Completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Focused academic background in musculoskeletal correction and joint preservation
• Trained at Zurich's Balgrist University in specialized joint mechanics
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to improve recovery times for younger patients