Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Burak Onvural brings top-tier sports medicine expertise to arthrosis care, having previously served as the official injury doctor for Turkish Premier League team Altay FC.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroplasty to restore joint function and mobility
• Uses hip and ankle arthroscopy – keyhole surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Offers stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote natural joint tissue repair
• Trained at the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Completed clinical observations at the prestigious Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US

Dr Yusuf Yahsi specializes in arthroplasty at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing on restoring joint function for patients with severe arthrosis.

• Performs arthroplasty to replace damaged joint surfaces with artificial implants
• Specialises in knee surgery and arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery
• Trained at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored post-operative recovery plans

Professor Cengiz Sen is a leading specialist in orthopedic reconstruction who previously taught at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in revision arthroplasty to fix or replace failing joint implants
• Uses stem cell therapy for joint degeneration to assist tissue repair
• Performs robotic knee replacements for higher precision and better alignment
• Specialised in treating acetabular dysplasia – a hip socket abnormality
• Authored numerous research papers on total knee replacement and infected nonunions

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist in joint replacement and preservation who trained at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Uses robotic-assisted technology for high-precision hip and knee arthroplasty
• Specialises in joint-preserving surgery to delay the need for full replacements
• Uses minimally invasive techniques that involve smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on joint infection and surgery

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.

• Completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Colorado University Denver Health Centre in the United States
• Specialises in arthroscopy, using tiny cameras and small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in Ilizarov applications for complex bone reconstruction and limb alignment
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University, training the next generation of specialists

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon who completed specialist microsurgery training at the Cleveland Medical Center. He currently leads major orthopaedic procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Specialises in knee and hip prostheses for patients with severe arthrosis
• Performs orthopaedic microsurgery to repair damaged joints with extreme precision
• Trained at Columbia University School of Medicine in hand and microsurgery
• Former Chief of Orthopedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training Hospital
• Fellow of the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center in the USA

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions.

• Specialises in surgical management of joint wear and orthopaedic trauma
• Completed advanced orthopaedic training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Oversees clinical standards as department head for joint replacement cases
• Focuses on restoring mobility through modern surgical techniques
• Fellow of the Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and managing advanced arthrosis.

• Holds membership in the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• Recognised fellow of the European Hip Society and the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery
• Specialises in hip and knee arthroplasty to restore joint mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Currently undertaking a PhD in clinical anatomy to further specialise in musculoskeletal structures
• Board member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association

The doctor has extensive experience in occupational medicine, having worked in this field from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, from 2005 to 2013, the doctor served at Haseki Education and Research Hospital, contributing significantly to the medical community. Additionally, from 1987 to 2013, the doctor was involved with Haliç University, working with the Foundation for Children with Leukemia, showcasing a long-standing commitment to pediatric oncology and research.

Professor Kwangyeal Lee is a specialist in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He focuses on restoring mobility through precise surgical techniques for the knee and shoulder.

• Specialises in total knee and shoulder replacement for severe joint wear
• Uses arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Member of the Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association and Korean Knee Society
• Published research on inflammatory joint conditions and tendon sheath evaluation
• Expertise in managing sports-related joint injuries for active patients