Best Bone Deformity Correction Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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

Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed an elite fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in Ilizarov circular external fixation for complex bone deformity correction and limb lengthening
• Expert in trauma surgery, including the treatment of war injuries and open fractures
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University where he trained the next generation of orthopaedic specialists
• Awarded Best Research Presentation for his work on neural defects and distraction methods
• Member of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)

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 teaches at Istanbul Aydın University and publishes extensively on complex limb reconstruction.

• Specialises in the Taylor Spatial Frame for correcting knee and bone deformities
• Expert in magnetic and motorized lengthening nails like the Fitbone system
• Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT)
• Published research on advanced fixation methods for distal femur corrective osteotomy
• Active member of the Turkish AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen)

Dr. Murat Kezer is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in joint reconstruction, arthroplasty, and sports injuries. He has completed advanced training in MAKO Total and Partial Knee and Hip Replacement. Since 2002, he has attended more than 20 national and international congresses and courses.

Dr. Kezer is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association, International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, and Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He is known for his skill in hip and knee arthroplasty. He has a strong record of successful surgeries and is dedicated to surgical innovation and patient care.

Professor Cagatay Ozturk is the founder and director of the Liv Spine Center, a designated AOSpine Centre of Excellence for complex orthopaedic care.

• Serves as the Head of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Istinye University
• Specialises in spinal deformity and bone correction at Liv Hospital Ulus
• Trains international surgeons as a professor in specialised orthopaedic and trauma techniques
• Performs complex surgical corrections across multiple countries including Azerbaijan and Montenegro
• Accredited by the AOSpine Society for maintaining high clinical treatment standards

Associate Professor Murat Aydin focuses on complex reconstruction and deformity correction at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He handles challenging cases where bones have failed to heal properly or require structural restoration.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics including congenital deformities and scoliosis
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to correct spinal deformities and herniated discs
• Expert in treating complex fractures and growth plate injuries in children
• Contributes to medical research on fracture healing and regenerative medicine protocols
• Employs advanced surgical reconstruction to restore function to severely injured bones

Professor Mustafa Ozdemir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in complex skeletal reconstruction.

• Recognised as a Professor for his senior clinical expertise in bone health
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for deformity correction
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Holds a Doctorate in Medicine focusing on advanced surgical specialisation
• Practises at a major hospital equipped for high-precision limb lengthening

Dr Yusuf Yahsi focuses on paediatric orthopaedics and complex limb reconstruction at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specialises in correcting bone deformities in both children and adult patients.

• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in orthopaedic surgery
• Expertise includes hand surgery and arthroplasty for functional restoration
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive deformity treatment plans
• Active member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Institute

Professor Erdinc Genc brings international expertise to Medipol University Hospital, having trained at the renowned American Hip Institute in Chicago.

• Completed specialist orthopaedic fellowship training in the United States and Germany
• Specialises in sports medicine and football-related bone and joint injuries
• Holds a PhD in Football Medicine from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Practised at the Helios Endo Clinic in Hamburg, a global leader in joint surgery
• Research focus includes minimally invasive techniques for complex limb corrections

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. He has spent decades refining surgical techniques for complex skeletal corrections.

• Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States
• Completed advanced surgical training at Hokkaido University in Japan
• Former Professor of Medicine at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Founder of the specialised Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Tuncer brings specialised expertise in reconstruction and limb lengthening to Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He has completed specific training in the Ilizarov method, a precise technique for correcting severe bone deformities.

• Member of the Association of Extremity Reconstruction and Ilizarov Methods Development
• Completed advanced orthopaedic oncology training at Ankara University and Acibadem Medical School
• Specialises in foot and ankle surgery for complex structural alignment
• Fellow of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Focuses on both joint arthroplasty and soft tissue tumour management

Dr Firat Fidan is a Board-certified orthopaedic specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik who focuses on complex limb reconstruction and trauma rehabilitation.

• Holds Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Board Certification – a mark of high surgical standards
• Completed AO Trauma Master and Advanced courses for upper extremity correction
• Specialises in treating post-trauma deformities and paediatric orthopaedic conditions
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTBİD)
• Expert in tendon surgery and extremity lengthening procedures

Dr Yusuf Pirincci specialises in complex limb lengthening and height extension at Atlas University Hospital. He focus on surgical solutions for bone deformities using structural bone graft techniques and specialised orthopaedic implants.

• Performed extensive research on treating significant acetabular bone deficiencies
• Expert in managing bone infections like osteomyelitis during deformity correction
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on proximal femur variables in adult hip dysplasia cases
• Focuses on limb lengthening and sports-related orthopaedic surgery

Professor Samet Erinc is a spine specialist and orthopaedic surgeon who completed an international fellowship at Loyola University Chicago in the United States.

• Specialises in childhood spinal diseases including scoliosis and kyphosis deformity correction
• Completed Eurospine accredited education modules through the Turkish Spine Society
• Holds a basic microsurgery certificate for high-precision operative work
• Certified in AO Trauma basic principles for complex fracture management
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who completed advanced trauma research training at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in complex limb reconstruction and the correction of bone deformities
• Serves as an instructor at the Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Centre
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council for high professional standards
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expert in managing both congenital deformities and post-traumatic bone issues

Professor Ibrahim Azboy holds prestige fellowships from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and the Rothman Institute, specialising in complex joint preservation and reconstruction.

• Performs robotic-assisted hip and knee surgeries for high-precision bone alignment
• Specialises in joint-preserving techniques to delay or avoid total replacements
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Published over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on orthopaedic outcomes
• Teaches advanced surgical approaches as a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Dr Firat Oruc is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on complex surgical corrections for patients with structural bone issues.

• Treats paediatric orthopaedic cases requiring deformity correction
• Specialises in tumour-related bone reconstructions and soft tissue surgery
• Expertise includes hip joint, knee, and shoulder reconstructive procedures
• Handled advanced trauma and bone repair during military service in Istanbul
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who completed a high-level observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Specialises in complex orthopaedic reconstruction and deformity correction
• Completed a dedicated fellowship programme in shoulder and elbow surgery
• Gained international clinical insights at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Published researcher in the field of orthopaedic medical science
• Member of the surgical team at one of Turkey's leading multi-specialty hospitals

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a highly trained orthopaedic specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on pelvic and lower limb correction.

• Specialised in determining the hip rotation centre for precise surgical planning
• Completed advanced training in developmental hip dysplasia and paediatric bone conditions
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association for modern alignment techniques
• Published researcher on bone loss and structural pathologies in major medical journals
• Experienced in treating complex tibia and humerus fractures with surgical plating