Injuries Of Bones And Joints Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Kantaphong Thongrong presented his surgical and artistic research at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia. He leads the rehabilitation department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to treat nerve entrapment and joint pain without surgery
• Uses wearable exoskeleton robotic gait training to help patients regain mobility after bone and joint injuries
• Expert in advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques for chronic pain management
• Leads musculoskeletal and body movement instruction at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology

Dr Murat Kezer is a leading specialist in robotic-assisted joint replacement at Turan Turan Health Group, having completed comprehensive MAKO surgical training for hip and knee reconstructions.

• Specialises in MAKO robotic surgery for partial and total knee replacements to improve implant precision
• Performs reverse total shoulder and Latarjet procedures for complex shoulder instability and joint wear
• Highly experienced in both primary and revision hip arthroplasty for failed previous joint surgeries
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR)
• Uses endoscopic orthopaedic techniques to treat bone and joint injuries with smaller incisions

Prof. Dr. Çağatay Öztürk is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology. He qualified as a specialist in 2004. He is Head of the Department at Istinye University. He founded and directs the Liv Spine Center, which is certified as a Center of Excellence by the AOSpine Society. He graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and became a professor in 2017.

He continues clinical and academic work at Liv Hospital Ulus, Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, and Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku. He also performs surgeries in Iraq, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Morocco, Montenegro, Albania, and Mongolia.

Associate Professor Murat Aydin specializes in complex reconstructive surgery for bone and joint injuries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He focuses on restoring full mobility through minimally invasive techniques that reduce patient recovery time.

• Treats complex trauma cases involving shattered bones and severe soft tissue damage
• Uses arthroscopic surgery to fix joint ligaments with minimal scarring
• Expert in pediatric orthopaedics for congenital deformities and growth plate injuries
• Performs joint replacements for patients suffering from chronic post-injury pain
• Researches regenerative medicine to speed up natural bone and fracture healing

Dr Yunus Uysal is a specialist in robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgery, having completed rigorous training in hip and knee replacements in Luxembourg.

• Performs robotic joint replacements for higher precision and faster return to daily activities
• Expert in managing developmental hip dysplasia, focused on correcting joint alignment
• Trained in spinal surgery for both routine and complex back and neck injuries
• Uses arthroscopy – keyhole surgery that involves smaller incisions and less post-operative pain
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

Dr. Nurullah Ermiş has published from 2010 to 2024 on orthopaedic trauma, spine surgery, hip arthroplasty, and regional anesthesia. His work is indexed in PubMed and Scopus.

Highlights include an irreducible ankle fracture‑dislocation caused by tibialis posterior tendon interposition (J Foot Ankle Surg., 2010; PubMed). Another report covers an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocation due to medial meniscus interposition (Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc., 2011; PubMed). He examined scoliosis and kyphosis after sternotomy or thoracotomy (J Turk Spinal Surg., 23(2):83‑90, 2012). Additional JTSS papers appeared in 2012 and in 2017 (28(4):283‑288). He reported on ESPB and QLB in hip surgery (Indian J Anaesth., 62(10):802, 2018; Anesth Essays Res., 12(4):825‑831, 2018; ESRA 2018). He studied outcomes of hip prosthesis for Crowe IV dysplastic coxarthrosis (Medicine Science, 13(4):873‑878, 2024). He also described medial superior cluneal nerve entrapment (SAGE Journals).

Dr Eyup Bakmaz leads the orthopaedics team at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in joint repairs and sports medicine.

• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy using keyhole surgery for faster recovery
• Specialises in managing complex bone and joint injuries from sports trauma
• Completed specialist training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Former Chief Assistant at one of the region's top medical faculties
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to reduce post-operative pain

Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery.

Subspecialty:
Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery.

Education:

• 2004–2010: Doctor of Medicine (First Class Honors), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
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• 2013–2017: Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
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• 2019–2020: Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery (Knee and Hip), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University…………………………..

Education

• (1998-2004), Bachelor's Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
• (2005-2010), Doctorate / Specialization in Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2005-2011, Assistant Doctor Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2011-2013, Specialist Doctor Kahramanmaraş Women's and Children's Hospital, Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital (mandatory service)
• 2013-2022, Specialist Doctor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
• 2022, Associate Professor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a lead orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in complex joint reconstruction and trauma care.

• Performs arthroplasty – joint replacement surgery to restore mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Specialises in hand surgery to repair delicate bone and nerve injuries
• Expert in managing paediatric orthopaedic conditions in growing children
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery
• Trained at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre