Hip fracture Doctors Abroad — Page 9

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

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Focuses on trauma-related bone repairs and joint reconstruction for complex fractures
• Held senior surgical roles across several major Turkish public and private hospitals
• Observership at Balgrist University Zurich specialises in upper and lower limb surgery

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 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