Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Awards

1. Best Oral Presentation, AO Spine AWARD 10th Hellenic spine congress and joint meeting with french and turkish spine society and 40th symposium'' Giannestras- symrnis Thessaloniki, 26-29 october 2016 Spinal Tuberculosis inPatients With Growing Spine Akgül T., Korkmaz M., Benli T., Talu U., Şar C.

2. Best Poster, 23rd Efort (European Federation Of National Associations Of Orthopaedics And Traumatology) congress, 22-24 june 2022 Correlations between radiographic spinopelvic parameters and health-related quality of life: A prospective evaluation of 37 patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Bayram S., Kendirci A. Ş. , Karalar Ş., Durmuş Tekçe H., Parman F. Y. , Akgül T, Durmaz H.

3. TOTDER XXI.Akif Şakar Science Award

4. Best poster, TOTBID- 24th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 2014

5. Best poster, Totder 6th Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul Meeting May 12-15, 2016

6. Best poster, Comparison of Selective and Non-Selective Fusion Results in the Treatment of Lenke Type 1B Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, 27th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 2017.

Education

Halide Edip Adıvar High School (English High School) (1999)
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2005-2011)
Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2011-2012)

Experience

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor (2017-2023)
Koç University Hospital Spine Center - Part-time (2018-2023)
Istanbul Universityniversitesi Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor (2023-present)
National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery-Turkish Journal Of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, Advisory Board Member, 2020
Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, Associate Editor, 2019 - Ongoing
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica, Associate Editorr, 2019 - Ongoing
Turkish Spine Society (TOD)-board member-Treasurer
TOTDER (Turkish Orthopedic Association)-board member.

Medical Interests

• Spine Surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Spine Fractures
• Vertebra Body Tethering (VBT)(Scoliosis with tether)
• Narrow Canal Surgery
• Spine Revision Surgery
• Pelvic Surgery

Dr Seongcheol Moon leads the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital and is a recognised expert in arthroscopic joint repair.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that uses tiny incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Association
• Expert in sports medicine, focusing on returning patients to their physical activities quickly
• Published research on tibial posterior slope angles in joint reconstruction for better long-term stability

Professor Lee is a leading specialist in arthroscopic knee surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He focuses on restoring joint function for meniscus tears using minimally invasive methods.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee repair – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for less pain and faster recovery
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association
• Trained at the Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital – one of South Korea's top medical institutions
• Published clinical research in international journals regarding joint effusion and ultrasonography

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Egemed Hospital who focuses on arthroscopic knee repair.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on minimally invasive knee surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Highly active in the private hospital sector across Ankara and Söke
• Specialises in managing sports-related meniscus injuries and knee trauma
• Expertise includes both routine repairs and complex joint trauma management

Associate Professor Gokcen is a specialist in sports medicine and prosthetic surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He focuses on restoring joint function for patients with physical trauma and sports-related injuries.

• Specialises in sports medicine for managing complex knee and joint injuries
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in spine surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expertise in prosthetic surgery to restore mobility after severe meniscus damage
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of the region's top-tier medical faculties
• Focuses on trauma-informed orthopaedic care for faster patient rehabilitation

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who has completed advanced fellowships in bone oncology and arthroscopy at Ankara University.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive technique for meniscus repair that results in smaller scars and faster recovery.
• Published research on improving muscle strength and joint function following major knee procedures.
• Fellow of the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles, bringing international surgical perspectives to his clinical practice.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK).

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is an orthopaedic expert at Koru Ankara Hospital specialising in robotic knee surgery and sports-related injuries. He leads complex joint repair cases using arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique that uses tiny incisions for faster recovery.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair to fix cartilage tears without large open incisions
• Specialises in robotic-assisted knee procedures for higher placement accuracy and less pain
• Appointed as a full professor at Yuksek ihtisas University for his surgical expertise
• Expertise includes managing muscle and tendon tears alongside joint trauma
• Former chief resident at Ankara Dr Muhittin Ulker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital

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