Total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia of the hip Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Associate Professor Ahmet Salduz is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he focuses on complex limb reconstruction and joint replacement.

• Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the top-ranked orthopaedic hospital in the US
• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, focusing on advanced musculoskeletal reconstruction
• Specialises in complex hip and knee prosthetics and high-stakes revision surgeries
• Served as a Clinical Fellow at the University of Iowa in the United States
• Works as a senior academic teaching the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery focusing on complex joint reconstructions at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• Specialises in total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Performs revision hip arthroplasty for failed or worn implants
• Published researcher in surgical blood loss management in medical journals
• Experienced in both adult and paediatric prosthetic solutions
• Expertise includes advanced arthroscopic procedures and stem cell therapy

Professor Mehmet Soyarslan specialises in hip rotation centre mechanics and developmental hip dysplasia at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published research specifically on determining hip rotation centres in adult pelvic x-rays
• Completed specialised training in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) care
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association and Turkish Orthopaedic Association
• Experienced in complex trauma and paediatric supracondylar procedures

Professor Erdinc Genc holds prestigious international fellowships from the American Hip Institute in Chicago and the Helios Endo Clinic in Germany.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Completed advanced training at the UPENN Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia
• Focuses on complex hip preservation and reconstructive joint surgery
• Qualified in football medicine through the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon who completed an elite surgical observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the top-ranked orthopaedic hospital in the United States.

• Completed advanced residency training at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on complex joint reconstructions including hip and shoulder surgery
• International experience from Balgrist University in Zurich, a world leader in musculoskeletal health
• Member of the surgical team at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital