Osteoarthritis of the Ankle Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Mert Filibeli is a surgical specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex bone and joint reconstruction.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma and degenerative joint conditions
• Experienced in paediatric surgical techniques at Dr Behcet Uz Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Fluent in English and German for clear patient communication

Doctor Naputt graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and completed a clinical fellowship in sports medicine at the prestigious Lerdsin Hospital.

• Treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including late-stage osteoarthritis of the ankle
• Specialises in post-operative rehabilitation to help patients regain movement faster after surgery
• Published research on functional independence and recovery following fragility fractures
• Presented clinical work on nerve-related complications in bone and joint injuries
• Practises at EDNA Wellness focusing on sports medicine and orthopaedic care

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Dr. Akegapon Tangmanasakul is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and foot and ankle surgery.

Credentials and training: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2006). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2013). Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma, Police General Hospital (2014). Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Siriraj Hospital (2015).

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital who specialises in complex ankle and knee restoration.

• Completed specialist training in minimally invasive surgery at the Centre Orthopedique in France
• Focuses on joint-preserving techniques to improve mobility and reduce post-operative pain
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage, focusing on saving joint function
• Served as General Secretary for the Turkish society specialising in bone and tissue surgery

Professor Feridun Cilli is an orthopaedic specialist with international training from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – one of the highest-rated hospitals for orthopaedics in the USA.

• Specialises in arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique for repairing joints through tiny incisions
• Expert in sports-related injuries and trauma affecting the ankle and knee
• Holds a microsurgery certificate for high-precision repairs of nerves and blood vessels
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

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.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.