Injuries of bones and joints Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a European-certified specialist who served as a Research Fellow at the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre in the United States.

• Holds the prestigious European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Expert in microsurgery – a precise technique used to repair tiny nerves and blood vessels
• Specialises in arthroscopy – using small cameras and incisions for quicker joint recovery
• Uses Ilizarov techniques to treat complex bone deformities and non-healing fractures

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, where he specialises in surgical repair for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Head of Orthopaedics at a major university teaching hospital in Istanbul
• Expert in traumatology, managing acute fractures and severe joint dislocations
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Oversees surgical training for the next generation of orthopaedic specialists

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist who trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked orthopaedic hospital.

• Performs robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery for higher precision and quicker recovery
• Expert in joint-preserving surgery and minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring
• Specialises in treating complex bone fractures, ACL tears, and sports injuries
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on joint replacement and infection management

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a lead orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in complex joint reconstruction and trauma care.

• Performs arthroplasty – joint replacement surgery to restore mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Specialises in hand surgery to repair delicate bone and nerve injuries
• Expert in managing paediatric orthopaedic conditions in growing children
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery
• Trained at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.