Arthrosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Bulent Erol is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and paediatric orthopaedics for complex joint cases
• Performed a clinical residency at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK
• Awarded first prize for oncology presentation at the National Turkish Orthopaedics Congress
• Member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Former Professor of Orthopaedics at Marmara University Department of Traumatology

Professor Burcin Kececi specialises in joint replacement surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with world-class training in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures.

• Trained in France at the Centre Orthopedique in minimally invasive hip surgery – using smaller incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs both knee and hip prosthesis replacements to restore joint mobility
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
• Expertise includes complex tendon transfers and limb-lengthening surgery
• Served as General Secretary for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch of TOTBID

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Associate Professor Savas Comlek is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice specialising in non-surgical relief for chronic joint and spinal pain.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist using ultrasound to precisely target painful joints
• Expertise in interventional pain management at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Uses minimally invasive injections to reduce inflammation and avoid major surgery
• Published researcher on managing lumbar and musculoskeletal pain unresponsive to conservative care
• Qualified specialist in anaesthesiology and reanimation from Istanbul University

Professor Goksel Gultekin Sahiner leads the orthopaedic team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in full joint reconstruction for severe arthrosis.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis – artificial joint replacement to restore pain-free movement
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Manages paediatric and adult trauma cases involving complex joint damage
• Specialises in deformity and lengthening surgery to correct structural limb issues

Dr Omer Bozduman is a leading orthopaedic specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on joint reconstruction and spinal health.

• Specialises in knee and hip prosthesis to restore mobility in damaged joints
• Expertise in managing spinal canal stenosis to relieve pressure on nerves
• Treats complex foot and ankle problems like heel spurs and chronic pain
• Manages shoulder conditions with a focus on improving joint function
• Treats coccyx pain using targeted clinical methods

Dr Hasan Kalkan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on restoring joint function through surgical intervention.

• Performs arthroplasty to replace damaged knee, shoulder, and hip joints with durable prostheses
• Uses arthroscopic debridement – a minimally invasive keyhole technique to clean out damaged joint tissue
• Specialises in microfracture surgery to encourage new cartilage growth in worn joints
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of the most established medical schools in the region
• Expert in trauma surgery and correcting complex toe deformities like hallux valgus

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in arthroscopy, knee reconstruction, and complex spine surgery. Dr. Pradasuk performs endoscopic discectomy and spinal fusion with instrumentation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients annually.

• Performs ACL surgery, meniscectomy, and total knee arthroplastic.
• Treats shoulder rotator cuff tears and performs ankle joint replacements.
• Manages fractures of the pelvis, spine, and forearm.
• Provides specialized rehabilitation using the Re-Step system.