Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 7

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

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery to repair meniscus tears through tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Served as Head of the Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Instructs other surgeons in shoulder, elbow, and microsurgery techniques

Professor Dipchand Bhaskar Bhandare has performed over 2,000 orthopaedic surgeries and leads complex cases at Manipal Hospital.

• Specialises in joint repair and reconstruction for traumatic knee injuries
• Honoured by the Indian Medical Association for exceptional professional clinical results
• Expert in treating deformities and joint stability issues
• Received Government recognition for his work in physical rehabilitation
• Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai

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.

Dr. Turgut Akgul is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex spine revision surgery. Dr. Akgul uses Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis treatment. This technique allows for spinal correction while maintaining patient flexibility.

• Board member and Treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society.
• Received the AO Spine Best Oral Presentation award for research on spinal tuberculosis.
• Specialist in narrow canal surgery and pelvic reconstruction.
• Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery and Acta Orthopaedica.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk specialises in arthroscopic meniscectomy to repair meniscus tears – a technique that involves tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain.

• Performs knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive method that often avoids overnight hospital stays
• Offers stem cell therapy for knees to support tissue regeneration and joint health
• Leading orthopaedic specialist at Risus Clinic Istanbul with research published in international surgical journals
• Expertise includes complex ACL reconstructions and sports-related joint injuries