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 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.

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who served as a Research Fellow at the University of Colorado Denver Health Centre's trauma unit.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – using small cameras and tiny incisions to repair shoulder joints with less scarring.
• Holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.
• Instructs advanced courses in shoulder and elbow surgery for other medical professionals.
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Expert in microsurgery and Ilizarov applications for complex bone and joint corrections.

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Professor Kesmezacar is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious visiting fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Specialises in shoulder instability and managing habitual shoulder dislocations
• Trained at the University of Western Ontario in Canada for shoulder and elbow surgery
• Serves as a Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty, training the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in arthroscopic techniques and shoulder trauma at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Published extensive research on shoulder anatomy and long-term functional recovery outcomes