Valgus Deformity Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Burak Onvural is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who previously served as the official injury doctor for Turkish Premier League football team Altay FC.

• Specialises in foot and toe reconstruction to correct alignment and restore natural movement
• Completed international trauma training in Switzerland focusing on complex bone and joint repairs
• Studied at Louisville University and observed at Ranawat Orthopaedics in the US
• Offers stem cell therapy to help manage joint inflammation and speed up recovery
• Former mobile arthroscopy specialist for the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology

Associate Professor Yunus Imren is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed an elite trauma research residency at Yale University in the United States.

• Specialises in leg and foot deformities including hallux valgus and complex leg curvatures
• Master of Advanced Joint Surgery from an Istanbul Health Science institute
• Fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery at Maltepe University
• Uses arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair resulting in smaller scars
• Selected for prestigious EFORT Spring Travelling Fellowship in Germany

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology department at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on corrective bone surgery and joint reconstruction.

• Head of Orthopaedics at a major Turkish university medical centre
• Specialises in traumatology and corrective procedures for foot deformities
• Academic lead responsible for training the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise in managing complex bone alignment and structural repairs

Awards

1. Best Oral Presentation, AO Spine AWARD 10th Hellenic spine congress and joint meeting with french and turkish spine society and 40th symposium'' Giannestras- symrnis Thessaloniki, 26-29 october 2016 Spinal Tuberculosis inPatients With Growing Spine Akgül T., Korkmaz M., Benli T., Talu U., Şar C.

2. Best Poster, 23rd Efort (European Federation Of National Associations Of Orthopaedics And Traumatology) congress, 22-24 june 2022 Correlations between radiographic spinopelvic parameters and health-related quality of life: A prospective evaluation of 37 patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Bayram S., Kendirci A. Ş. , Karalar Ş., Durmuş Tekçe H., Parman F. Y. , Akgül T, Durmaz H.

3. TOTDER XXI.Akif Şakar Science Award

4. Best poster, TOTBID- 24th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 2014

5. Best poster, Totder 6th Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul Meeting May 12-15, 2016

6. Best poster, Comparison of Selective and Non-Selective Fusion Results in the Treatment of Lenke Type 1B Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, 27th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 2017.

Education

Halide Edip Adıvar High School (English High School) (1999)
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2005-2011)
Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2011-2012)

Experience

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor (2017-2023)
Koç University Hospital Spine Center - Part-time (2018-2023)
Istanbul Universityniversitesi Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Associate Professor (2023-present)
National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery-Turkish Journal Of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, Advisory Board Member, 2020
Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, Associate Editor, 2019 - Ongoing
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica, Associate Editorr, 2019 - Ongoing
Turkish Spine Society (TOD)-board member-Treasurer
TOTDER (Turkish Orthopedic Association)-board member.

Medical Interests

• Spine Surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Spine Fractures
• Vertebra Body Tethering (VBT)(Scoliosis with tether)
• Narrow Canal Surgery
• Spine Revision Surgery
• Pelvic Surgery

Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, where he leads surgical interventions for complex bone alignment issues.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery, using tiny cameras and small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the Korean Knee Society, focusing on anatomical alignment and joint preservation
• Published clinical research in the Journal of Orthopaedic Science regarding radiological results and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Kyung Hee University Hospital, a top-tier medical institution in South Korea

Professor Kwangyeal Lee is a key member of the Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association and specializes in major joint corrections at Seoul's Nanoori Hospital.

• Performs total knee replacements to correct severe valgus alignment and restore limb function
• Uses arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique using small cameras for faster joint recovery
• Formerly served as Section Chief at the Center of Joint at Sun Hospital
• Published clinical research on ultrasound evaluation for joint and tendon health
• Active member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Orthopaedic Association

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in complex limb reconstruction and prosthetic surgery.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgery for precise joint alignment and faster recovery times
• Expert in treating extremity traumas including complex fractures and tendon tears
• Published extensive scientific research on knee arthroplasty and joint replacement outcomes
• Former Head Resident at Ankara Muhittin Ulker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital
• Appointed as a full Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University in 2018

Dr Fahrettin Atalmış is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Egemed Hospitals who trained at the prestigious Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats orthopaedic conditions such as valgus deformity using both inpatient and outpatient protocols
• Completed specialist orthopaedic residency at one of Turkey's major state research hospitals
• Provides surgical correction for bone deformities to restore mobility and reduce chronic pain
• Practices at Egemed Hospitals, a facility focused on serving international patients