Injuries of bones and joints Doctors Abroad — Page 8

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

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

Dr. Lee Kyung Hoon heads the orthopedic surgery department at Na-Eun Hospital. He specializes in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery. He treats degenerative arthritis and complex fractures of the extremities. Dr. Lee earned his medical degree from The Catholic University of Korea. He completed specialized residency training at The Catholic Medical Center.

• Performs knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle replacements.
• Treats sports injuries including meniscus and rotator cuff tears.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Orthopedic Association and Korean Knee Society.
• Completed specialized training in microsurgery and trigger point injections.

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a robotic surgery specialist who refined his orthopaedic trauma skills at Yale University in the United States.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted knee and hip replacements for greater surgical precision
• Performs arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique used to repair joint and cartilage damage
• Completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery for complex arm and shoulder injuries
• Holds a Master of Advanced Joint Surgery from the University of Health Science

Associate Professor Bura Sindhupakorn serves as the Director of the Center of Excellence in Biomechanics Medicine, specialising in complex joint recovery and sports injuries.

• Completed a fellowship in Canada focusing on adult hip and knee reconstruction surgery
• Trained in Munich, Germany, for arthroscopic surgery – using tiny cameras for minimally invasive joint repair
• Former Head of the Orthopaedic Department at Suranaree University of Technology
• Serves as a consultant at Kin Origin Rehab Center for joint and bone injuries
• Expert in biomechanics, applying engineering principles to improve patient movement and recovery

Associate Professor Huseyin Bahadir Gokcen is a spine and trauma specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He has completed a dedicated fellowship in spine surgery at the prestigious Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Treats complex bone and joint injuries including fractures and spinal trauma
• Specialises in prosthetic surgery for joint replacement and long-term mobility
• Focuses on sports medicine for ligament repairs and joint stability
• Served as a clinical lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in managing surgical medical sciences for orthopaedic emergencies