Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Yang Young Joon serves as the Director of the Orthopaedic Center at Na-Eun Hospital, where he leads the joint replacement and arthroscopy programme.

• Specialises in joint replacement surgery for advanced arthrosis in the knee, hip, and shoulder
• Uses arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique using small cameras for faster joint recovery
• Treats complex degenerative conditions including osteoporosis and gout-related joint damage
• Directs a specialised Joint Center focused on восстанавливающая knee and shoulder mobility
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He consults in English and Thai.

His practice focuses on arthroscopy and knee reconstruction. This includes ACL surgery, meniscectomy, arthroplasty, and joint replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, including rotator cuff tears. He manages ankle and foot conditions, including arthrodesis, joint replacement, Achilles tendon repair, and toe or foot reconstruction. He performs fracture surgery of the forearm, pelvis, and spine. Spine procedures include endoscopic discectomy, decompression, fusion with instrumentation, and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). He provides limb prosthetics and orthotics. He provides orthopedic rehabilitation, including Re-Step. Diagnostic support includes MRI, CT, and chest X-ray.

Professor Eyup Bakmaz is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on joint preservation and reconstruction.

• Specialises in knee and hip arthroscopy – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster healing
• Formerly Chief Assistant at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing sports-related joint injuries and complex fractures
• Qualified from Istanbul University with a focus on orthopaedics and traumatology

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who publishes research on joint replacement designs for patients with complex hip dysplasia.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis – replaces damaged joints to restore mobility and reduce pain
• Uses press-fit designs in hip replacements for more natural bone integration
• Specialises in limb lengthening and corrective height extension surgery
• Expert in managing bone infections (osteomyelitis) and diabetic foot complications

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman specializes in arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He focuses on restoring mobility through joint replacement and minimally invasive repairs.

• Specialises in arthroplasty – surgical joint replacement to treat severe wear and tear
• Performs arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster healing
• Expert in tendon repairs and managing complex sports-related joint injuries
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Trained at Gazi University – one of Turkey's leading medical faculties

Professor Kesmezacar is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious visiting fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics.

• Specialises in managing knee osteoarthritis using intra-articular injections like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
• Performs arthroscopic microfracture surgery to treat bone tissue death and joint damage in the knee
• Expert in hip and shoulder replacements at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Published extensive research on total hip arthroplasty and long-term joint function
• Trained at the University of Western Ontario, focusing on complex limb reconstruction

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.

• Completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Colorado University Denver Health Centre in the United States
• Specialises in arthroscopy, using tiny cameras and small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in Ilizarov applications for complex bone reconstruction and limb alignment
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University, training the next generation of specialists

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with deep expertise in joint reconstruction and prosthesis surgery.

• Specialises in knee and hip joint surgery to restore mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Performs orthopaedic prosthesis procedures for patients requiring joint replacement
• Treats complex paediatric orthopaedic cases involving bone and soft tissue tumours
• Completed specialist training at Akdeniz University – a major Turkish medical and research hub

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a specialist in joint replacement and preservation who trained at the top-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Uses robotic-assisted technology for high-precision hip and knee arthroplasty
• Specialises in joint-preserving surgery to delay the need for full replacements
• Uses minimally invasive techniques that involve smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Authored over 70 international peer-reviewed articles on joint infection and surgery

Dr. Lee Kyung Hoon is an orthopedic specialist and department head. He treats degenerative arthritis and knee and hip disorders. He performs knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty. He also treats foot and ankle conditions, shoulder problems such as frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears, osteoporosis, and fractures and other extremity injuries.

He earned his MD from The Catholic University of Korea. He completed his orthopedic residency at The Catholic Medical Center. He finished a fellowship and served as a clinical instructor at Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as department head at Nasarath International and Himchan General Hospital Incheon. He was also director at Himchan Hospital Incheon and Medrex Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopedic Association, the Korean Knee Society, the Korean Fracture Society, the Korean Hip Society, the Korean Arthroscopy Society, and the Catholic University Knee Research Society. He completed TPI training and a microsurgery workshop.

Dr Mert Filibeli is a surgical specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on restorative orthopaedics and traumatology.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Recognised by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council for clinical standards
• Experienced in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for complex bone conditions
• Trained at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in orthopaedic trauma
• Offers consultations in fluent English and German for international patients

Professor Abdullah Eren is a leading specialist in orthopedic reconstruction at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He pioneered a modified Salter osteotomy technique that improves hip stability without the need for internal pins.

• Treats complex arthrosis cases linked to hip dysplasia in adults and adolescents
• Founding member of the Turkish Ilizarov Society for limb reconstruction and lengthening
• Former President of the Turkish Pediatric Orthopedic Branch
• Awarded for research into protecting joint cartilage from inflammatory damage
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)