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Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz
Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgeon | Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology with extensive experience in joint replacement, sports injuries, and advanced reconstructive surgery. He treats both local and international patients in his private clinic in Istanbul and performs surgeries in leading private hospitals.

He specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder conditions, including robotic-assisted joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and complex trauma care. His practice combines modern surgical techniques with individualized treatment planning to achieve reliable functional outcomes and faster recovery.

In selected cases, Prof. Gemalmaz utilizes advanced 3D planning and patient-specific surgical guides to improve surgical precision, particularly in complex deformities and revision procedures.

He is currently a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine and previously worked at Acıbadem Health Group and Acıbadem University.

Key strengths:
Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment
Modern surgical techniques and robotic-assisted procedures
Strong experience in joint replacement and sports injuries
Clear communication with international patients
Balanced approach between surgical and non-surgical care

Work Experience:

• 2011-2014 (Haziran) Kütahya Tavşanlı Doç. Dr. Mustafa Kalemli Hospital

• 2014(Haziran)-2019 ( Haziran) Kütahya Özel Anadolu Hospital

• 2019- 2020 İstanbul Arnavutköy Hosptial

• 2020- 2023 Özel İstanbul Şafak Hospital

• 2024 -halen OrtoCare Clinic

Education:

▪ 1989-1993 Erzurum High School

▪ 1993-1994 İzmir 60. Yıl High School

▪ 1994-1997 İzmir 60. Yıl High School

▪ 1997-2004 Dokuz Eylül University Medicine Faculty

▪ 2005-2011 Dokuz Eylül Universtiy Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department

Profesional Experience:

• Joint and Cartilage Surgery and Stem Cell treatment

• Sports Medicine and Joint Arthroscopy

• Joint Arhtroplasty (knee- hip-shoulder prothesis)

• Hand Surgery and Microsurgery

• Spinal Surgery

• Traumatolgy

Postgraduate Education:

• 2006 Orthopaedic Trauma Course

• 2008 Monolateral Eksternal Fixator Course

• 2009 Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege Han Surgery Course

• 2009 Advanced Orthoapedic Trauma Course

• 2009 Based Arthroscopy Course

• 2010 AO Trauma Course ( Principles in Operative Fracture Treatment)

• 2010 3.Based İntrameduller Nailing Course

• 2011 AO Trauma Course (Advances in Operative Fracture Treatment)

• 2011 2. Advanced İntrameduller Nailing Course

• 2011 XII. Advanced Artrhroscopy Course

• 2012 Ankle Arthroscopy Course

• 2012 Shoulder Artrhroscopy Course

• 2013 AO Trauma Masters Course

• 2013 Knee Arthroplasty and Revision Arthroplasty Course ( Viyana/ Avusturya)

• 2015 Primer and Revision Knee Artrhroplasty Course( Arthroschool Courses)

• 2016 Master Knee Arthroscopy Course ( Acıbadem Univ./ İstanbul )

• 2020 Live lig spinall instrumentation kursu (Medtronic İstanbul)

Congress and Symposiums

• 2002 Eğitim Programı Geliştirme Sempozyumu

• 2004 III. National Medicine Education Congress

• 2017 National Medicine Student Congress

• 2008 8th İnternational Turkish Spine Congress

• 2009 XXI. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2010 12. National Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress

• 2001 II. National Medicine Education Congress

• 2011 XXII. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2012 10. ArthroplastyWinter Congress

• 2012 13th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress

• 2012 13. National Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress

• 2013 Osteosynthese İnternational 2013

• 2013 14th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress

• 2014 10th Central European Orthopaedic Congress

• 2014 24. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2015 25, National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2016 26. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2017 Eurospine 2017 Congress Ireland

Bibliography:

• 2011 XXII. Ulusal Türk Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kongresi Poster Bildirisi (İNTRAMEDULLER

ÇİVİLEME YÖNTEMİ İLE OPERE EDİLEN TİBİA CİSİM KIRIKLI HASTALARIN TAKİBİNDE

KULLANILAN RADYOGRAFİK KAYNAMA SKORLAMA SİSTEMİNİN GÜVENİLİRLİĞİNİN

HASTA KLİNİĞİ İLE DOĞRULANMASI )

• 2013 Osteosynthese İnternational 2013 and İntramedullary Nailing Courses Oral Presentation

(F1.4 Verification of the reliability of the radiographic union score for tibial fractures in

the follow-up of patients with tibia corpus fractures operated via the intramedullary

nailing technique using the patients’ clinical condition. E. Cekic1, E. Alici2,)

• 2014 10th Central European Orthopaedic Congress Oral Presentation ( The Reliability of

Radiographic Union Score).

• Reliability of the Radiographic Union Score for Tibial Fractures Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc

2014;48(5):533-540 doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.14.002

• Prediction of tibial nonunion at the 6-week time point Keir A. Ross, Kevin O’Halloran, Renan C.

Castillo, Max Coale, Justin Fowler, Jason W. Nascone, Marcus F. Sciadini, Christopher T. LeBrun,

Theodore T. Manson, Anthony R. Carlini, Josef E. Jolissaint, Robert V. O’Toole*

• Reprodutibilidade do escore radiográfico de consolidac¸ão das fraturas da tíbia (RUST) Fernando

Antonio Silva de Azevedo Filhoa,b,∗, Ricardo Britto Cotiasa, Matheus Lemos Azib e Armando Augusto

de Almeida Teixeiraa

• Does weight-bearing assignment after intramedullary nail placement alter healing of tibial shaft

fractures? D.A. Greenhilla,∗, M. Poormanb, C. Pinkowskib, F.V. Ramseyb, C. Haydela

• Will My Tibial Fracture Heal? Predicting Nonunion at the Time of Definitive Fixation Based on

Commonly Available Variables

Kevin O’Halloran MD, Max Coale BA, Timothy Costales BS,Timothy Zerhusen Jr BS, Renan C. Castillo PhD,

Jason W. Nascone MD,Robert V. O’Toole MD

• Feasibility and Value of Radiographic Union Score Hip Fracture after Treatment with Intramedullary

Nail of Stable Hip Fractures

• Image quality of cone beam computed tomography for evaluation of extremity fractures in the presence

of metalhardware: visual grading characteristics analysis

1GREG M OSGOOD, MD, 2GAURAV K THAWAIT, MD, 2NIMA HAFEZI-NEJAD, MD,

2DELARAM SHAKOOR, MD,1ADAM SHANER, MD, 3JOHN YORKSTON, PhD, 4WOJCIECH B

ZBIJEWSKI, PhD, 4JEFFREY H SIEWERDSEN, PhDand 2SHADPOUR DEMEHRI, MD

• Correlation Between RUST Assessments of Fracture Healing to Structural

and Biomechanical Properties

Margaret E. Cooke,1 Amira I. Hussein,1 Kyle E. Lybrand,1 Alexander Wulff,1 Erin Simmons,1

Jeffrey H. Choi,1 Jody Litrenta,1William M. Ricci,2 Jason W. Nascone,3 Robert V. O’Toole,3 Elise F.

Morgan,4 Louis C. Gerstenfeld,1 Paul Tornetta III1

• EXPLORING PROGNOSTIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH

ADVERSE OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH FRACTURES OF THE

TIBIAL SHAFT

By RAMAN MUNDI, MD, BHSc

A Thesis Submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements for the Degree Master of Science

McMaster University

• Value of a radiographic score for the assessment of healing of nailed femoral

and tibial shaft fractures: A retrospective preliminary study

Vasiliki Perlepea,⁎, Andrea Ceratoa, Dan Putineanua, Celine Buglib, Guy Heynend,

Patrick Omoumia,c, Bruno Vande Berga

About me

I graduated from Izmir Dokuz Eylul University with the orthopedics branch. After I graduated, I carried out some

studies focusing on especially on

joint and cartilage surgery and stem cells. In this, I worked with many professional and amateur sport clubs. Also,

I worked on joint replacement surgery

for further aged people. Approximately, I achieved 10 thousand people who took knee and hip replacement

surgery from me. I attended to many international conferences about joint and cartilage surgery. Now I start

Ortocare Clinic for orthopedics and health center. In here, I treat my patients using the most advanced

technologies in the world, such as foot health centers, electromagnetic therapy, cryocabin therapy, backup

therapy and stem cell therapy. In our clinic, I continue to my work on non-surgical treatments, especially antiaging

treatment, and to eliminate pain problems in patients. On top of that, I also carry out some post-operative

rehabilitation and medical plates exercises.

Professor Sami Sokucu is a board-certified orthopaedic specialist who excels in complex limb reconstruction and corrective bone surgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Specialises in distal femur corrective osteotomy to fix valgus deformities and knee alignment issues
• Expert in using the Taylor Spatial Frame for precision limb lengthening and deformity correction
• Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT)
• Published extensive research on magnetic bone nails and motorised lengthening systems
• Current faculty member at Istanbul Aydın University specialising in advanced orthopaedic trauma

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is the founder and director of the Liv Spine Centre – a prestigious facility certified as a Centre of Excellence by the AOSpine Society.

• Serves as Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Istinye University
• Performs complex corrective surgeries throughout Eastern Europe and Central Asia
• Leads a multidisciplinary team at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul
• Published researcher specialising in spinal deformities and surgical corrections
• Expert in managing both paediatric and adult orthopaedic cases

Dr Bakmaz serves as a senior Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He previously held the prestigious position of Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in joint preservation through knee and hip arthroscopy
• Focuses on complex orthopaedic trauma and sports injuries
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing surgical corrections for musculoskeletal conditions

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir is a highly qualified specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology currently practicing at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds a doctorate and medical specialisation from Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Accomplished academic reaching the rank of Associate Professor in 2022
• Background includes high-volume surgical experience at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precise bone alignment and reconstructive orthopaedic techniques

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology who leads complex surgical interventions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics and hand surgery procedures
• Expertise in both adult arthroplasty and traumatic injury reconstruction
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Completed rigorous residency training at the Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery

Dr Erdinc Genc has built his orthopaedic expertise through prestigious international fellowships at the American Hip Institute in Chicago and the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg.

• Trained at the UPENN Sports Medicine Centre in Philadelphia
• Specialises in sports medicine and functional joint realignment
• Focuses on hip and knee preservation through precise surgical techniques
• Holds a specialised qualification in football medicine from Istanbul University
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital using global best practices

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He has pioneered innovative surgical techniques for complex spinal corrections at the Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States
• Completed advanced surgical studies at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Served as Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center since its inception
• Full Professor at Istanbul University's prestigious Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for paediatric and adult cases

Dr Esref Terzi uses sophisticated 3D bioprinting technology to improve bone formation outcomes for patients requiring complex reconstructive surgery.

• Researches hyperelastic bone production to enhance structural recovery in challenging bone cases
• Specialises in vascularised bone transfers and superficial circumflex iliac artery flaps with bony components
• Published specialist research on treating phalangeal bone defects to restore hand function quickly
• Completed international clinical training across Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Greece

Professor Kutsi Tuncer is an orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler who focuses on complex bone reconstruction and tumour-related surgeries.

• Completed specialised training in orthopaedic oncology at Ankara University
• Member of the Association of Extremity Reconstruction and Ilizarov Methods
• Focuses on hip and knee arthroplasty for restorative joint function
• Active in the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialist background in soft tissue and bone tumour management

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Atlas University Hospital with significant academic contributions to hip and femur reconstruction. He is a published researcher in the field of developmental hip dysplasia and complex bone deficiencies.

• Specialises in limb lengthening and complex height extension procedures
• Expert in treating acetabular bone deficiency using Burch-Schneider cages
• Published research on femoral dimensions in adult hip dysplasia cases
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University
• Focuses on bone infections and advanced orthopaedic tumour surgery

Professor Abdullah Eren pioneered a modified Salter osteotomy technique that removes the need for internal fixation pins when treating hip dysplasia.

• Specialises in pediatric orthopaedics and complex limb lengthening at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Founding member of the Turkish Ilizarov Applications and Research Center
• Recognised with multiple first-place awards for innovative pelvic osteotomy techniques
• International trainer for limb lengthening and paediatric trauma surgical courses
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist in joint-preserving surgery and robotic-assisted orthopaedics at Istanbul Medipol University. He completed advanced fellowship training at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Focuses on joint-preserving techniques including osteotomy and cartilage repair
• Trained at the Rothman Institute in hip-preserving surgery and arthroplasty
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on surgical outcomes
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Professor Samet Erinc is a highly trained orthopaedic specialist with international clinical experience from Loyola University in Chicago. He works at the JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, focusing on corrective bone surgery.

• Completed Eurospine Accredited Education Modules with the Turkish Spine Society
• Expertise in managing complex joint disorders across the knee and hip
• Certified in AO Trauma Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Specialises in childhood spinal diseases and degenerative bone conditions

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon who completed an observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA – the world rank number one hospital for orthopaedics.

• Specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery with specialised fellowship training
• Completed an international observership at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise includes complex bone realignment and joint preservation
• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

Professor Imren is a robotic surgery specialist who completed an orthopaedic trauma research fellowship at Yale University in the United States.

• Holds a Masters in Advanced Joint Surgery from the Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute
• Specialises in correcting leg curvatures and complex bone deformities
• Completed the EFFORT Traveling Fellowship in Germany focusing on orthopaedic techniques
• Treats a high volume of complex trauma cases including fractures and dislocations
• Practises at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul using robotic-assisted surgical systems for precision

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who trained in microsurgery at the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center.

• Performed complex orthopaedic microsurgery at Columbia University School of Medicine
• Served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at the American Hospital
• Specialises in precise bone realignment and joint reconstruction techniques
• Trains specialist surgeons in advanced orthopaedic and traumatology procedures

Professor Cengiz Sen specialises in complex pelvic osteotomies and limb deformities at Biruni University Hospital. He wrote his expert thesis on osteotomies for adult patients with acetabular dysplasia.

• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expertise includes treating congenital limb deformities and degenerative joint diseases
• Handled numerous cases involving revision arthroplasty and infected nonunion
• Published extensive research on limb reconstruction and total knee replacement outcomes
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics and reconstructive surgery