Frozen Shoulder (Shoulder Stiffness) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul is an orthopedic surgeon at EDNA Wellness in Bangkok. He graduated with first-class honors from Mahidol University’s Siriraj Hospital. Dr. Naputt specializes in sports medicine and regenerative orthopedic care. He has performed over 250 surgical procedures. He treats conditions like ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, and knee osteoarthritis.

• Completed a specialized Sports Medicine Orthopedic Fellowship at Lerdsin Hospital.
• Published research on hip fracture recovery and elbow dislocations in JSEA Orthopedics.
• Uses stem cell therapy and PRP to treat chronic joint pain and sports injuries.
• Works at an ISO-certified center partnering with national stem cell laboratories.

Dr Mert Filibeli is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with academic training in complex trauma and joint management.

• Specialises in arthroscopic shoulder surgery to restore mobility through small incisions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Board-certified by the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council
• Trained at Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in advanced musculoskeletal repair
• Fluent in English and German for clear communication with international patients

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Professor Gerald Raphael Tur is a Doctor of Osteopathy at Vega Clinic who specialises in managing chronic pain through a unique combination of manual therapies.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques to improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA)
• Incorporates acupuncture for pain relief, certified by the Chinese Republic
• Official representative of the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada in Phuket
• Recognised by the Swiss Medical Register (RME) for clinical standards

Professor Burcin Kececi is a specialist in shoulder and upper limb surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He refined his surgical skills through international fellowships in France, focusing on minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in shoulder surgery to restore joint mobility and function
• Uses arthroscopy for shoulder stiffness – keyhole surgery using a small camera
• Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
• Trained in sports injuries and joint recovery at Lyon University Hospital
• Former senior faculty member at Ege University medical department

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr Pongsathorn Sitthisen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specialising in upper extremity surgery at Menness Wellness Clinic.

• Trained in microsurgery at Chulalongkorn University for precise nerve and tendon repair
• Manages degenerative shoulder and arm conditions to restore full joint function
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at the prestigious Ramathibodi Hospital
• Focuses on functional outcomes to help patients return to daily activities faster
• Expert in reconstructive techniques for complex upper limb injuries

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Dr. Thanakrit Mongklapaiboon is a body interventional radiologist. He earned his M.D. with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 2014. He completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Siriraj in 2020. He then finished a fellowship in Body Interventional Radiology.

His practice focuses on image-guided, minimally invasive therapies. These include interventional oncology and targeted tumor treatments. He also performs musculoskeletal procedures, such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) and nerve block or ablation. His work covers pulmonary and other thoracic procedures, and embolotherapy. Many procedures use micro-access pinhole techniques. These allow same-day recovery with minimal downtime.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.