Habitual dislocation of the shoulder Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Turgut Akgul is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex spine revision surgery. Dr. Akgul uses Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis treatment. This technique allows for spinal correction while maintaining patient flexibility.

• Board member and Treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society.
• Received the AO Spine Best Oral Presentation award for research on spinal tuberculosis.
• Specialist in narrow canal surgery and pelvic reconstruction.
• Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery and Acta Orthopaedica.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

The doctor is a highly experienced orthopedic specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades across multiple international healthcare systems. Having completed medical training at Hacettepe University and Dokuz Eylül University, the doctor has held significant clinical and academic positions, including roles at Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine and various state and private hospitals in Gaza and Turkey.

With a strong commitment to professional development, the doctor maintains active memberships with the Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, TOTBİD, and the Turkish Orthopedic Research Council (TOAK). The doctor's career is defined by a dedication to orthopedic research, surgical excellence, and comprehensive patient care within diverse clinical environments.

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who completed a dedicated fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University.

• Trained at Balgrist University Zurich in shoulder and elbow clinical observation
• Completed a surgical residency at Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Refined his surgical approach during an observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA
• Specialises in managing complex instability and recurring joint issues

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Koru Ankara Hospital specializing in complex joint reconstructive procedures.

• Performs shoulder arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that speeds up recovery and reduces scarring
• Specialises in sports injuries – focused on restoring stability to the shoulder joint for active patients
• Former Chief Resident at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital – a major surgical teaching centre
• Appointed as full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – reflects high clinical and academic standing
• Extensive research background with numerous published scientific articles on orthopaedic surgical outcomes

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who has completed intensive fellowship training at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Specialises in arthroscopic shoulder surgery to repair torn ligaments and stabilise the joint with minimal scarring
• Recognised by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology with a formal BOARD certificate
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Expert in upper extremity injuries and complex dislocations of the musculoskeletal system

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who has dedicated his research to improving outcomes for recurrent shoulder dislocations.

• Specialises in arthroscopic Bankart repair, a minimally invasive technique to stabilise the shoulder joint with smaller incisions.
• Presented award-winning research on how bone loss and anchor counts affect success rates in shoulder dislocation surgery.
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in shoulder surgery in Verona, Italy, to master complex surgical techniques.
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association and the North American SECEC-ESSE for shoulder and elbow surgery.

Professor Kwangyeal Lee is a leading specialist in shoulder reconstruction at Nanoori Hospital, focuses on restoring joint stability for patients with recurrent dislocations.

• Specialises in arthroscopic shoulder surgery – uses keyhole techniques for faster recovery and minimal scarring
• Treats complex sport injuries affecting the shoulder and elbow joints
• Active member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
• Published clinical research on ultrasound techniques for diagnosing tendon issues
• Maintains professional standing with the Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association