Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Kim Jin Gu is a Korean orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery and sports medicine. He is the Medical Director and the Sports Medicine Center Director at Myongji Hospital. His main areas are ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and transplantation, knee arthroscopy, and knee replacement. He offers pre‑treatment online consultations for international patients.

In 2022 he surpassed 3,000 ACL reconstructions over more than 25 years of practice. He trained at the University of Pittsburgh. He introduced advanced ACL techniques. His team uses the CUVIS Joint robot for precise knee replacement. He serves as Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. He is a council member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society. He serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His awards include Best Paper and Most Cited (Korean Knee Society), Best Paper (Korean Arthroscopy Society), and Best Doctor (Korean Athletic Trainers Association). He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at Inje University. He is the lead author of Knee Arthroscopy—Up‑to‑Date Guide (Springer).

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 Omer Bozduman leads orthopaedic care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on joint restoration and prosthetic surgery.

• Performs hip and knee replacements to restore mobility in cases of severe joint wear
• Treats foot and ankle complications related to chronic joint degeneration
• Manages complex shoulder joint issues using modern repair techniques
• Specialises in spinal canal stenosis to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
• Focuses on restoring long-term function through precision surgical intervention

Professor Burcin Kececi specialises in bone health and joint restoration at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with high-level training from elite orthopaedic centres in France.

• Specialises in minimally invasive hip surgery – smaller incisions mean less muscle damage and faster recovery times
• Performs knee and hip prosthesis replacements for patients with severe joint degeneration
• Trained in sports injuries and joint restoration at Hospices Civil de Lyon
• International member of SICOT, the global society for orthopaedic surgery and traumatology
• Former general secretary for the Turkish Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

Dr Gerald Raphael Tur is the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada, specialising in non-surgical joint management.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques to improve joint alignment and reduce pain
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association and the Swiss Medical Register
• Practises integrated care combining osteopathy with certified acupuncture and Chinese pharmacology
• Trained at the National University of Medical Sciences in osteopathic medicine

Dr Hasan Kalkan specializes in joint replacement surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on restorative procedures for patients with degenerative joint wear.

• Performs total joint arthroplasty, replacing damaged bone with high-quality prostheses to restore mobility
• Uses arthroscopic debridement to clear joint debris through small incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in microfracture surgery to stimulate new cartilage growth in damaged joint areas
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing complex toe deformities like Hallux Valgus alongside major joint care

Professor Sahiner specialises in total joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on restoring mobility for patients with severe joint wear.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis to replace damaged joint surfaces
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions and cameras for faster recovery
• Specialises in deformity and lengthening surgery to correct limb alignment
• Manages sports-related joint injuries using minimally invasive techniques
• Provides orthopaedic care for both adult and paediatric trauma cases