Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon is the Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital in Incheon. He specializes in heart failure, valvular disease, and interventional procedures. Dr. Ahn served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. He completed his clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute in Canada.

• Former President of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC).
• Served as President of the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS).
• Past Organizing Committee Chair of the ENCORE SEOUL international congress.
• Treats complex coronary artery disease, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Professor Omer Faruk Bilgen is a leading authority in hip surgery who pioneered a new technique for managing Crowe Type IV hip dislocations. He serves as the President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association.

• Performs 650 orthopaedic surgeries yearly including complex hip reconstructions
• Developed a specific two-stage muscle evaluation method for severe hip dysplasia
• Recognised as an international lecturer and education advisor for Stryker USA
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• Published research on surgical techniques in global orthopaedic journals

Dr Yang Young Joon serves as the Director of the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital. He is a senior orthopaedic specialist with a high-level focus on paediatric hip disorders.

• Treats paediatric orthopaedic cases including developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Specialises in joint replacement surgery for complex hip joint disorders
• Performs arthroscopic surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Fellowship trained at the Catholic Central Medical Centre in South Korea
• Regular member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a Yale-trained orthopaedic specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He uses robotic-assisted techniques to help patients with hip and joint deformities achieve better mobility.

• Trained at Yale University in orthopaedic rehabilitation and trauma research
• Specialises in robotic hip replacement – uses robotic arms for more accurate implant placement
• Masters degree in joint surgery from the University of Health Science
• Fellowship trained in treating complex leg curvatures and joint deformities
• Member of the EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship programme in Germany

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler leads orthopaedic care at Avicenna International Hospital with top-tier training from the Cleveland Medical Center and Columbia University.

• Specialises in orthopaedic microsurgery – focuses on precise tissue repair for better joint function
• Trained at Columbia University School of Medicine in hand and microsurgery techniques
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital – trained the next generation of specialists
• Performs complex hip prosthesis procedures for patients requiring durable joint correction

Professor Cengiz Sen specialises in paediatric orthopaedics and limb deformities, having served as a professor at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine for over a decade.

• Wrote his specialist thesis on pelvic osteotomies – surgical reshaping of the hip socket to improve joint stability
• Expert in managing congenital limb deformities and degenerative joint diseases in children
• Uses stem cell therapy to support joint healing and treat arthritic conditions
• Publishes clinical research on complex hip reconstruction and bone fracture treatments
• Former lead at major university hospitals, training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons

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

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Koru Ankara Hospital specialising in complex hip and knee reconstructive surgery.

• Appointed as a Full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – a key medical training institution
• Specialises in prosthetic surgery and robotic-assisted techniques for joint reconstruction
• Manages bone tumours through orthopaedic oncology surgery to preserve limb function
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Expert in extremity trauma including complex fractures and tendon repairs