Ankle Arthroscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Burak Onvural is a dual-trained specialist who served as the injury doctor for Altay FC, a professional football team in the Turkish Premier League.

• Completed advanced surgical training at the International Trauma Association in Switzerland
• Recognised as a Mobile Arthroscopy Specialist by the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology
• Held clinical observer positions at prestigious orthopaedic centres in both Germany and the United States
• Specialises in ankle arthroscopy and foot joint reconstruction for athletes and active patients
• Expertise includes combining minimally invasive keyhole surgery with biological stem cell therapies

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Professor Cengiz Sen is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital with high-level academic expertise in complex joint reconstructions. He formerly served as a Professor at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine for over a decade.

• Specialises in arthroscopic ankle procedures and joint restoration
• Expert in treating degenerative joint disease and congenital limb deformities
• Published researcher on advanced joint treatments and total knee revisions
• Highly skilled in orthopaedic surgeries for paediatric patients
• Senior member of the Turkish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly skilled surgeon who completed specialist microsurgery training at the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center.

• Performed hand and microsurgery at Columbia University School of Medicine
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at American Hospital
• Previously served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital
• Expertise in complex orthopaedic microsurgery and joint reconstruction
• Graduated from the renowned Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ibrahim Azboy completed specialist arthroscopy training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – consistently ranked as the top orthopaedic hospital in the United States.

• Specialises in joint-preserving surgery and minimally invasive techniques for cartilage damage
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University with over 70 internationally peer-reviewed articles
• Trained at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia in advanced hip and joint-preserving surgery
• Active member of international orthopaedic bodies including SICOT and the European Hip Society
• Serves as a reviewer for prestigious medical publications like the Journal of Arthroplasty

Dr Yusuf Yahsi serves as a specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, where he focuses on arthroscopic surgery and sports traumatology. He previously held the role of lead orthopedic surgeon at Sirnak State Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction for ligament stability
• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, a major metropolitan facility
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Specialises in both adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma cases

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, where he specialises in keyhole surgery for complex joint conditions.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery to treat chronic ankle instability and ligament injuries
• Uses biological methods including stem cell therapy to promote tissue healing in joints
• Won first prize at the National Turkish Orthopaedics Congress for diagnostic research
• Assistant Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine training new surgeons
• Expertise includes MAKOplasty robotic-assisted surgery for high-precision reconstructions

Professor Mehmet Taskoparan uses interventional arthroscopy at Private Anadolu Hospital to treat complex joint injuries through small, precise incisions.

• Treats meniscus tears and sports injuries using minimally invasive techniques
• Restores ankle mobility using total prosthesis for patients with severe joint damage
• Member of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Specialises in arthroscopic ligament reconstructions to help patients return to activity sooner
• Uses three-dimensional technology to ensure precise alignment during joint replacement procedures