Hip Fracture Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who teaches doctoral-level surgical techniques for complex lower limb fractures.

• Specialises in managing intertrochanteric and femoral neck fractures in patients over 70
• Trained in advanced fracture management through the prestigious AO Trauma programme
• Completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Expert in surgical wound closure techniques that improve post-operative muscle strength

The doctor specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries, as well as total knee and shoulder surgeries. Additionally, the doctor is experienced in treating sports injuries.

Graduating with an MD from Catholic Medical College, Seoul in 1994, the doctor completed a residency in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital. The doctor has held significant positions including Section Chief at the Center of Joint, Sun Hospital, Daejeon, and Director at TeunTeun Hospital, Jeju.

The doctor is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Knee Society, Korean Orthopedic Association, and Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association.

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, where he leads surgical teams in complex fracture management.

• Specialises in arthroscopic repair techniques – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Expert in managing ligament status and injury mechanisms in joint-related fractures
• Member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Korean Knee Society
• Published clinical research in the American Journal of Sports Medicine on surgical outcomes
• Trained at the prestigious Kyung Hee University Hospital in Seoul

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 Fahrettin Atalmış is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Egemed Hospital who trained at the prestigious Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology for complex bone injuries
• Managed fracture cases at several major Turkish health institutions and private hospitals
• Focuses on surgical repair of joint and bone trauma
• Practices at Egemed Hospital, a key centre for international orthopaedic care
• Offers consultations in English for an easier patient experience

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)

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

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Koru Ankara Hospital specialising in robotic-assisted prosthetic surgery and complex fracture management.

• Performs robotic-assisted orthopaedic procedures to increase implant precision and speed up patient recovery
• Specialises in extremity traumas, providing surgical repair for severe hip and limb fractures
• Expert in hip and knee arthroplasty, focusing on joint replacement and reconstruction after injury
• Published researcher in orthopaedic outcomes at Yüksek İhtisas University
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions