Injuries of bones and joints Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Firat Fidan is a board-certified specialist who focuses on complex trauma and post-trauma deformities at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in AO Trauma Master techniques for upper extremity bone and joint injuries
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for ACL and shoulder repairs using minimally invasive methods
• Expert in limb lengthening and corrective surgery for severe bone deformities
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTBİD)
• Treats paediatric orthopaedic conditions and bone tumours with specialised surgical protocols

Professor Tuncer brings deep expertise in orthopaedic oncology and trauma surgery to the Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He specialises in treating complex bone and joint injuries that require sophisticated reconstruction.

• Completed specific training in orthopaedic oncology at Ankara University and Acıbadem Medical School
• Expert in extremity reconstruction using Ilizarov methods to repair damaged limbs or bone loss
• Specialises in hip and knee arthroplasty – joint replacement surgery to restore mobility
• Member of the Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours
• Active in the Foot and Ankle Surgery Department for lower limb injuries

Dr Naputt Virasathienpornkul graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and leads orthopaedic care at EDNA Wellness.

• Specialises in sports medicine and treating complex bone and joint injuries
• Completed clinical fellowship training at the prestigious Institute of Orthopedics
• Researches post-surgical rehabilitation to improve recovery for fragility hip fractures
• Expert in treating irreducible fracture dislocations and nerve-related joint trauma
• Contributing member to advancements in Thai musculoskeletal clinical practice

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist who completed advanced research at Denver Health Hospital in the USA. He uses his international training to treat complex fractures and multisystem injuries.

• Specialises in arthroscopy – using tiny cameras and small incisions for joint repairs
• Former Chief Assistant and Instructor at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on sports injuries and surgical knee reconstruction
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Fellow of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman leads orthopaedic care at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, specialising in joint repair and complex trauma surgery.

• Performs arthroscopic joint surgery – uses tiny incisions and cameras for faster healing and less scarring
• Expert in arthroplasty, the surgical reconstruction or replacement of damaged joints to restore mobility
• Specialises in tendon repairs and treating sports-related bone and joint injuries
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Focuses on paediatric orthopaedics and limb lengthening procedures for children

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr Mert Filibeli is a dual-language specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology currently treating patients at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialised in paediatric orthopaedics and emergency surgery for bone and joint injuries
• Completed advanced residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics Education Council and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in German and English, facilitating clear communication for international patients
• Formerly served as a surgeon at major teaching and research hospitals across Turkey

Dr Firat Oruc is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, focusing on major joint reconstruction.

• Specialises in knee, shoulder, and hip joint surgery for complex injuries
• Performs orthopaedic oncology to treat bone and soft tissue tumours
• Provides paediatric orthopaedic surgery for children with bone and joint disorders
• Experienced in hand surgery for intricate nerve and tendon repairs
• Completed specialist training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Hayrettin Kesmezacar is a North American-trained orthopaedic surgeon who completed elite fellowships at Cornell University and the University of Western Ontario.

• Specialises in complex shoulder and elbow trauma, including rotator cuff repairs and instability
• Performs reverse shoulder prosthesis surgery for proximal humerus tumours and joint damage
• Uses arthroscopic microfracture techniques to treat knee osteonecrosis with minimal invasion
• Published extensive research on long-term outcomes for distal humeral and supracondylar fractures
• Experienced in managing geriatric hip fractures and joint replacement procedures