Habitual Dislocation Of The Shoulder Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Yang Young Joon serves as the Director of the Orthopaedic Center at Na-Eun Hospital, where he specialises in reconstructive shoulder surgery.

• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for shoulder stabilisations, leading to less scarring and quicker hospital stays
• Full member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
• Specialises in managing sports injuries and complex joint trauma
• Fellowship-trained at the Catholic Central Medical Center in South Korea
• Leads a dedicated Joint Center focusing on bone and ligament repair

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 Yusuf Pirincci specialises in sports surgery and complex joint restoration at Atlas University Hospital. He focuses on shoulder stability through specialised slap repairs and prosthesis procedures.

• Performs shoulder slap repair to fix labrum tears and restore joint stability
• Expert in sports surgery for ligament tears and chronic joint instability
• Published researcher in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for tendon healing
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Manages complex bone deficiencies using specialised surgical rings and cages

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist who completed research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. He uses arthroscopic techniques to treat shoulder instability and joint issues.

• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma and sports medicine surgery
• Completed a trauma research fellowship at Denver Health in Colorado
• Instructor at the Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Center
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Accredited by the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council

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

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

Associate Professor Serdar Toker is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who served as a Research Fellow at the University of Colorado Denver Health Centre's trauma unit.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – using small cameras and tiny incisions to repair shoulder joints with less scarring.
• Holds a European Diploma from the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.
• Instructs advanced courses in shoulder and elbow surgery for other medical professionals.
• Former Head of Hand Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University.
• Expert in microsurgery and Ilizarov applications for complex bone and joint corrections.

Professor Kesmezacar is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious visiting fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Specialises in shoulder instability and managing habitual shoulder dislocations
• Trained at the University of Western Ontario in Canada for shoulder and elbow surgery
• Serves as a Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty, training the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in arthroscopic techniques and shoulder trauma at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Published extensive research on shoulder anatomy and long-term functional recovery outcomes

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

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in joint-preserving surgery and sports-related trauma.

• Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics
• Uses minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery to repair joint damage with smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Expert in arthroscopy, using keyhole surgery to treat shoulder instability and cartilage damage
• Published over 70 peer-reviewed articles in major international journals like the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Professor Burcin Kececi is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on restorative shoulder and joint surgery.

• Trained in sports injury management at the renowned Hospices Civil de Lyon in France
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for joint repairs to ensure faster recovery times
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expertise includes complex tendon transfers and trauma surgery for shoulder instability
• Recognised by the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)