Habitual dislocation of the shoulder Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine and orthopaedic centre after honing his surgical skills at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States.

• Specialises in complex joint reconstruction and orthopaedic trauma surgery
• Professor at Istanbul University – a premier institution for medical training
• Completed fellowships at Japan's Hokkaido University to refine precision surgical techniques
• Founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center for specialist orthopaedic care
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and leader in musculoskeletal health

Professor Senol Akman is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialises in complex shoulder reconstruction and stabilisation.

• Developed a modified Bankart reconstruction technique using suture anchors for anatomical shoulder repair
• Published research on treating humeral head fractures and shoulder dislocations in the journal Injury
• Expert in arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery to prevent recurring instability and dislocations
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedic Association and published in prestigious international journals like Arthroscopy

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusing on reconstruction and shoulder surgeries. He manages complex instability cases through both surgical and non-surgical approaches.

• Specialises in shoulder surgeries to restore joint range of motion
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs paediatric orthopaedic surgery for congenital or developmental bone issues
• Manages bone and soft tissue tumours requiring oncological orthopaedic care
• Treats hand and hip joint conditions at a major Turkish medical complex

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist who completed research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. He uses arthroscopic techniques to treat shoulder instability and joint issues.

• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma and sports medicine surgery
• Completed a trauma research fellowship at Denver Health in Colorado
• Instructor at the Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Center
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Accredited by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council

Dr Pongtep Na Nakorn is a sports medicine specialist at KDMS Orthopedic Hospital who focuses on keyhole surgery for joint stability.

• Specialises in shoulder arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique for repairing loose shoulder ligaments
• Uses small incisions instead of open surgery for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained in sports medicine at Thammasat University to help patients regain full joint function
• Practises at a dedicated orthopaedic hospital that focuses exclusively on bone and joint health

Dr. Kutsi Tuncer is an orthopedist and orthopedic oncologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in bone and soft tissue tumor surgery. Dr. Tuncer completed residency at Atatürk University. He also completed specific training at Acıbadem Medical School. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul noted for high transplant volumes.

• Specializes in limb-sparing surgery and bone resection for oncology patients.
• Performs arthroscopic repairs, joint replacements, and stem cell therapy for arthritis.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID).
• Belongs to the Association of Extremity Reconstruction and Ilizarov Methods Development.

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in arthroscopy, knee reconstruction, and complex spine surgery. Dr. Pradasuk performs endoscopic discectomy and spinal fusion with instrumentation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients annually.

• Performs ACL surgery, meniscectomy, and total knee arthroplastic.
• Treats shoulder rotator cuff tears and performs ankle joint replacements.
• Manages fractures of the pelvis, spine, and forearm.
• Provides specialized rehabilitation using the Re-Step system.

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.