Habitual dislocation of the shoulder Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Burak Onvural served as the team physician for Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League, managing high-stakes joint injuries for professional athletes.

• Specialises in shoulder arthroscopy – a minimally invasive technique using small cameras for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Trained in microsurgery at Louisville University and advanced trauma in Switzerland
• Uses regenerative stem cell therapies to support joint healing without major surgery
• Founded a Ministry of Health accredited centre dedicated to orthopaedic excellence

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

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. Gokhan Ozkocak is an orthopedist and prosthetist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis and hip fractures. Dr. Ozkocak manages degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. He also treats congenital issues such as syndactyly and funnel chest deformity.

• Treats traumatic injuries of the bones and joints.
• Manages shoulder instability and habitual dislocations.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.
• Consults international patients online.

Professor Cengiz Sen is a highly accredited orthopedic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in complex joint reconstructions and arthroscopic repairs.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique using tiny cameras to repair shoulder instability with less scarring
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical training institutions
• Expert in revision arthroplasty – fixing previous surgical complications or failed joint repairs
• Specialises in stem cell therapy – uses regenerative medicine to aid tissue healing after surgical shoulder stabilisation

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in joint-preserving surgery and sports-related trauma.

• Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics
• Uses minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery to repair joint damage with smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Expert in arthroscopy, using keyhole surgery to treat shoulder instability and cartilage damage
• Published over 70 peer-reviewed articles in major international journals like the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's major academic medical centres.

• Specialises in arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation to treat recurring dislocations with minimal scarring
• Serves as Head of Department – responsible for overseeing complex orthopaedic surgical cases
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce post-operative pain and speed up recovery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's longest-standing medical institution

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who has dedicated his research to improving outcomes for recurrent shoulder dislocations.

• Specialises in arthroscopic Bankart repair, a minimally invasive technique to stabilise the shoulder joint with smaller incisions.
• Presented award-winning research on how bone loss and anchor counts affect success rates in shoulder dislocation surgery.
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in shoulder surgery in Verona, Italy, to master complex surgical techniques.
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association and the North American SECEC-ESSE for shoulder and elbow surgery.