Coxarthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Serdar Karaman is a specialist orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on arthroplasty and reconstructive pelvic surgery.

• Specialises in arthroplasty, the surgical restoration of joint function through resurfacing or replacement
• Expert in managing complex pelvic fractures and reconstructive bone surgery
• Published research on endoprosthetic reconstructions to restore movement after major bone trauma
• Trained in pediatric orthopedics to manage developmental hip conditions in younger patients
• Active member of the Turkish National Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Dr Yang Young Joon leads the Joint Centre at Na-Eun Hospital. He specialises in joint replacement and microsurgery for complex hip and knee disorders.

• Performs joint replacements to restore mobility in patients with severe coxarthrosis
• Uses arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique for quicker recovery
• Fellowship-trained at Catholic Central Medical Centre in orthopaedic surgery
• Member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society and the Korean Knee Society
• Expertise in microsurgery for high-precision repairs of bone and soft tissue

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He consults in English and Thai.

His practice focuses on arthroscopy and knee reconstruction. This includes ACL surgery, meniscectomy, arthroplasty, and joint replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, including rotator cuff tears. He manages ankle and foot conditions, including arthrodesis, joint replacement, Achilles tendon repair, and toe or foot reconstruction. He performs fracture surgery of the forearm, pelvis, and spine. Spine procedures include endoscopic discectomy, decompression, fusion with instrumentation, and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). He provides limb prosthetics and orthotics. He provides orthopedic rehabilitation, including Re-Step. Diagnostic support includes MRI, CT, and chest X-ray.

Dr Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in complex hip reconstructions for patients with structural bone loss.

• Published research on pelvic cages used to secure hip replacements in cases with severe bone deficiency
• Focuses on tapered, press-fit designs to improve stability in patients with developmental hip dysplasia
• Co-authored clinical studies on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to promote healing in soft tissue injuries
• Practices at Atlas University Hospital after training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a top-tier specialist in robotic-assisted hip replacement, having trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Specialises in joint-preserving orthopaedic surgery to delay or avoid full replacements
• Performs robotic-assisted hip arthroplasty for more accurate implant positioning and faster recovery
• Expert in managing prosthetic joint infections and complex revision surgeries
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on hip and knee outcomes

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver Health Centre.

• Holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Specialises in ankle and knee arthroscopy – minimally invasive keyhole surgery with quicker recovery
• Expert in Ilizarov applications for complex bone reconstruction and limb lengthening
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University teaching future specialists
• Regular keynote speaker at National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology congresses

Dr Mert Filibeli is a surgical specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who excels in managing degenerative hip conditions like coxarthrosis.

• Performed intensive residency at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Focuses on orthopaedic trauma and joint reconstruction to restore mobility
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialised in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for complex hip dysplasia cases
• Certified member of the Turkish Orthopaedics Education Council

Associate Professor Adil Turan is an orthopaedic specialist who completed trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. He now treats complex joint conditions at Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialises in arthroscopy and knee surgery for minimally invasive joint repair
• Instructor at the Health Sciences University Antalya Training Center
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital in orthopaedics and traumatology
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on joint replacement and reconstruction for patients with severe hip wear.

• Specialises in hip joint surgery and prosthesis for restoring mobility
• Treats complex bone and soft tissue tumours affecting the musculoskeletal system
• Performs paediatric orthopaedic surgery for congenital or developmental hip issues
• Completed his specialist training at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Manages hand and shoulder surgeries alongside his primary hip focus

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.