Osteoarthritis Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr Yang Young Joon leads the Orthopaedic Centre at Na-Eun Hospital and specialises in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery for damaged knees and hips.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery using tiny cameras to repair joints with minimal scarring
• Treats complex osteoarthritis cases through total joint replacement surgery
• Regular member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Manages sports injuries and fractures using specialised orthopaedic microsurgery
• Provides targeted care for osteoporosis and related bone health concerns

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who trained in microsurgery at the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center.

• Specialises in knee and hip prostheses using microsurgery techniques for more precise joint replacement
• Trained at Columbia University School of Medicine in hand and microsurgery
• Former Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at American Hospital – a leading private facility
• Previously served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained specialist surgeons

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – a major academic medical centre.

• Specialises in orthopaedic surgery for chronic joint degradation
• Leads the specialist training programme for new orthopaedic surgeons
• Focuses on surgical interventions for severe joint mobility issues
• Experienced in managing trauma-related bone and joint conditions

Professor Yunus Imren is a robotic surgery expert at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in joint replacement for severe osteoarthritis cases.

• Performs robotic knee and hip replacements for high-precision joint alignment
• Trained at Yale University in orthopaedic rehabilitation and trauma research
• Completed an Advanced Joint Surgery Master's programme in Istanbul
• Director-trained specialist in hand and upper extremity surgeries
• Fellow of the EFFORT programme in Germany for orthopaedic excellence

Professor Cengiz Sen specialises in revision arthroplasty and regenerative medicine at Biruni University Hospital. He offers biological alternatives like stem cell therapy for patients seeking to delay or avoid major joint surgery.

• Performs robotic knee replacement surgery for more precise implant alignment and faster recovery
• Uses stem cell therapy for arthritis to promote natural tissue repair within the joint
• Specialises in revision arthroplasty – complex procedures to fix or replace failing joint implants
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, training the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in managing degenerative joint disease and congenital limb deformities

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, where he leads surgical programmes for joint repair and reconstruction.

• Treats osteoarthritis using arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive method that reduces hospital stays
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Association
• Specialises in total knee arthroplasty to restore mobility in late-stage osteoarthritis cases
• Published research on improving implant alignment and functional outcomes in joint replacements
• Fellowship-trained at Kyung Hee University Hospital in complex joint and bone clinics