Arthroplastic of Achilles tendons Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist who trained at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Performs minimally invasive and joint-preserving procedures for complex tendon and ligament injuries
• Specialises in sports-related trauma and secondary reconstruction of lower limb injuries
• Holds a senior academic position as a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of prestigious international bodies including SICOT and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• Has authored over 70 peer-reviewed research papers on surgical outcomes and infection prevention

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with deep expertise in tendon reconstruction and arthroplasty.

• Completed intensive surgical training at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in treating complex tendon issues in both adults and children
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to design tailored post-operative recovery plans
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery

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 Ugur Onur Kasman is a dedicated Orthopaedics and Traumatology Specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul with a focus on tendon repairs.

• Specialises in both arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery
• Expert in managing trauma surgery and complex sports-related injuries
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Focuses on paediatric orthopaedics and spine disease treatments
• Recognised for providing thorough explanations regarding recovery and tendon rehabilitation

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem Hospital who honed his skills through a prestigious observership at the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Trained at the Balgrist University in Zurich, specialising in complex joint and tendon care
• Completed a dedicated fellowship programme in advanced surgical techniques
• Fellow of the Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Focuses on restoring mobility through precise tendon and joint reconstruction

Professor Burcin Kececi is a deeply experienced orthopaedic specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex tendon transfers and reconstructive surgery.

• Trained in sports injuries and arthroscopy at Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France
• Specialises in tendon transfers and diabetic foot surgery to restore mobility
• Developed expertise in minimally invasive techniques at the Centre Orthopedique in Chalon Sur Saone
• Active member of the International Society of Limb Salvage and SICOT
• Former general secretary for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch of TOTBID

Professor Suleyman Semih Dedeoglu is a highly credentialed specialist in joint reconstruction and trauma at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He previously served as Chief Physician at Istanbul Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed an Orthopedic Trauma Research Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States
• Specialises in arthroscopic and open surgical treatments for complex ankle and soft tissue injuries
• Awarded a traveling fellowship scholarship by the South Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
• Sits on the Ethics Committee of the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Holds active membership in the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow

Professor Cengiz Sen is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon and academic who previously led clinical instruction at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in complex foot reconstructions and Achilles tendon surgery
• Published extensive research on degenerative joint diseases and surgical outcomes
• Expert in biological therapies including stem cell treatments for tendon repair
• Former Professor at Gazi Osmanpasa University School of Medicine
• Awarded by the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology for clinical presentations

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed prestigious training in microsurgery at the Columbia University School of Medicine.

• Specialises in orthopaedic microsurgery used for complex tendon and joint repairs
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at the American Hospital
• Completed advanced microsurgery training at Cleveland Medical Center
• Trained numerous specialists as the Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital
• Recognised as a Professor for his senior expertise in surgical traumatology

Professor Gokcen is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with an academic background as a former lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University.

• Specialises in Achilles tendon arthroplasty and complex reconstruction of foot joints
• Uses minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques to help patients recover faster
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in spine and joint surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expert in treating sports injuries, including meniscus tears and ligament reconstructions
• Manages both acute musculoskeletal trauma and chronic degenerative foot conditions

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly published orthopaedic specialist with significant expertise in tendon recovery and musculoskeletal trauma.

• Published research specifically on the effects of boric acid on Achilles tendon healing
• Completed a clinical and research fellowship at the prestigious UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Expertise in peritendinous adhesions and tendon rupture management