Hip fracture Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Associate Professor Turgut Akgul is a multi-award-winning orthopaedic specialist at Biruni University Hospital, recognised globally for his work in complex trauma and pelvic surgery.

• Specialises in pelvic and spine surgery for high-impact fractures
• Holds the TOTDER Akif Sakar Science Award for orthopaedic research
• Serves as an editor for the Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Board member of the Turkish Orthopedic Association and Turkish Spine Society
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in trauma and traumatology

Dr Cherdchai Luangwatanapong is a senior orthopaedic surgeon who completed specialist training in hip and spine operative treatments at the University of Leipzig in Germany.

• Specialises in joint replacement and trauma surgery for complex bone breaks
• Performs arthroscopic surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Expertise includes microsurgery and reconstructive procedures for joint injuries
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University
• Focuses on geriatric orthopaedics and managing osteoarthritis in older patients

Dr Mehmet Taskoparan specialises in minimally invasive trauma surgery at Private Anadolu Hospital, focusing on restoring mobility after hip fractures.

• Performs total hip prostheses using three-dimensional surgical planning for precise fit
• Uses percutaneous techniques – small incisions that cause less muscle damage
• Expert in treating rheumatic hip disorders and complex fracture dislocations
• Member of the Arthroplasty Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Fellow of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

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. 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.

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.

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.