Habitual dislocation of the shoulder Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine and orthopaedic centre after honing his surgical skills at the Minnesota Spine Center in the United States.

• Specialises in complex joint reconstruction and orthopaedic trauma surgery
• Professor at Istanbul University – a premier institution for medical training
• Completed fellowships at Japan's Hokkaido University to refine precision surgical techniques
• Founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center for specialist orthopaedic care
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and leader in musculoskeletal health

Professor Senol Akman is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialises in complex shoulder reconstruction and stabilisation.

• Developed a modified Bankart reconstruction technique using suture anchors for anatomical shoulder repair
• Published research on treating humeral head fractures and shoulder dislocations in the journal Injury
• Expert in arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery to prevent recurring instability and dislocations
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedic Association and published in prestigious international journals like Arthroscopy

Dr Pongtep Na Nakorn is a sports medicine specialist at KDMS Orthopedic Hospital who focuses on keyhole surgery for joint stability.

• Specialises in shoulder arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique for repairing loose shoulder ligaments
• Uses small incisions instead of open surgery for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained in sports medicine at Thammasat University to help patients regain full joint function
• Practises at a dedicated orthopaedic hospital that focuses exclusively on bone and joint health

Dr. Kutsi Tuncer is an orthopedist and orthopedic oncologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in bone and soft tissue tumor surgery. Dr. Tuncer completed residency at Atatürk University. He also completed specific training at Acıbadem Medical School. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul noted for high transplant volumes.

• Specializes in limb-sparing surgery and bone resection for oncology patients.
• Performs arthroscopic repairs, joint replacements, and stem cell therapy for arthritis.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID).
• Belongs to the Association of Extremity Reconstruction and Ilizarov Methods Development.

Dr Mert Filibeli is a key orthopaedic surgeon at Medical Park Izmir Hospital, where he focuses on restoring joint stability and function.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for both adults and children
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Completed his specialist residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Hospital
• Certified proficient in both English and German for international patient care

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusing on reconstruction and shoulder surgeries. He manages complex instability cases through both surgical and non-surgical approaches.

• Specialises in shoulder surgeries to restore joint range of motion
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs paediatric orthopaedic surgery for congenital or developmental bone issues
• Manages bone and soft tissue tumours requiring oncological orthopaedic care
• Treats hand and hip joint conditions at a major Turkish medical complex