Meniscus tear Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Dr. Turgut Akgul is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex spine revision surgery. Dr. Akgul uses Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis treatment. This technique allows for spinal correction while maintaining patient flexibility.

• Board member and Treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society.
• Received the AO Spine Best Oral Presentation award for research on spinal tuberculosis.
• Specialist in narrow canal surgery and pelvic reconstruction.
• Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery and Acta Orthopaedica.

Professor Lee is a leading specialist in arthroscopic knee surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He focuses on restoring joint function for meniscus tears using minimally invasive methods.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee repair – uses tiny cameras and small incisions for less pain and faster recovery
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association
• Trained at the Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital – one of South Korea's top medical institutions
• Published clinical research in international journals regarding joint effusion and ultrasonography

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic specialist who has completed advanced fellowships in bone oncology and arthroscopy at Ankara University.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive technique for meniscus repair that results in smaller scars and faster recovery.
• Published research on improving muscle strength and joint function following major knee procedures.
• Fellow of the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles, bringing international surgical perspectives to his clinical practice.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK).

Associate Professor Ozgur Ismail Turk specialises in arthroscopic meniscectomy to repair meniscus tears – a technique that involves tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain.

• Performs knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive method that often avoids overnight hospital stays
• Offers stem cell therapy for knees to support tissue regeneration and joint health
• Leading orthopaedic specialist at Risus Clinic Istanbul with research published in international surgical journals
• Expertise includes complex ACL reconstructions and sports-related joint injuries

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – the world's top-ranked hospital for orthopaedics.

• Treats meniscus tears using arthroscopy – a keyhole technique for faster recovery and less pain
• Trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Completed a dedicated surgical fellowship at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expertise in cartilage preservation and joint biomechanics