Orthopedics Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Thawat Prasitathikun, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon. He diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders.

He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. He is a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

His expertise includes bone and joint conditions, fractures, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, and trauma. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered orthopaedic care.

Dr Kalkan is a senior orthopedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in keyhole surgery and total joint replacements.

• Performs arthroscopic debridement and microfracture surgery to repair cartilage without open surgery
• Specialises in knee, shoulder, and hip replacements for advanced arthritis and joint damage
• Provides reconstruction for ACL tears and meniscectomy for knee cartilage injuries
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expert in trauma surgery and correcting toe deformities like Hallux Valgus

Specializations

Scoliosis Treatment

Spinal Canal Stenosis

Fracture and Slip Problems in the Spine

Heel Spurs and Foot and Ankle Problems

Knee and Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder and Knee Problems

Coccyx Pain (Coccyx Pain)

Dr Elmacioglu lead orthopaedic cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex paediatric conditions and joint reconstruction.

• Focuses on paediatric hip dislocations and developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Performs hip and knee arthroplasty to replace damaged joint surfaces
• Treats sports injuries using specialised surgical techniques for faster recovery
• Manages Klumpke's palsy and other nerve-related musculoskeletal conditions
• Specialises in the surgical repair of bone fractures and joint dislocations

Dr Sahiner is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex deformity correction and limb lengthening surgery for both adults and children.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery on knees, shoulders, and ankles to treat joint issues with smaller incisions
• Specialises in joint replacements using knee, hip, and shoulder prostheses
• Expert in managing sports injuries and ACL reconstructions for athletes
• Provides surgical care for adult and paediatric trauma, including complex fractures

Associate Professor Savas Comlek is a specialist in interventional pain management at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on relieving debilitating bone and joint pain without invasive surgery.

• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice and a Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist
• Uses ultrasound-guided interventions to treat chronic spine, neck, and waist pain
• Published research on atypical bone fractures and managing pain from bone metastasis
• Specialises in pain management for osteoarthritis and long-term osteoporosis complications

Dr Yusuf Pirincci is a specialist at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on complex joint reconstructions and limb lengthening. He trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Specialises in limb lengthening and adult height extension procedures
• Published research on hip revisions for patients with major bone deficiency
• Performs minimally invasive knee and shoulder arthroscopy for sports injuries
• Manages difficult cases including diabetic foot and chronic bone infections
• Uses advanced press-fit designs for severe hip dysplasia cases