Arthrodesis of the ankle joint Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a specialist surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on hand surgery, arthroplasty, and complex trauma care.

• Performed intensive rotations in arthroplasty during his residency at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise covers both adult and paediatric orthopaedic surgical interventions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage post-operative recovery for joint fusion patients
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Professor Burcin Kececi specialises in limb salvage and complex orthopaedic reconstruction at Medical Point Izmir Hospital.

• Trained in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery in France at Centre Orthopedique
• Serves as a member of the International Society of Limb Salvage
• Specialises in ankle surgery and oncology-related orthopaedic trauma
• Holds memberships with the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society and SICOT
• Former general secretary for the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch of TOTBID

Dr Rodi Ertogrul is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with international training from the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Completed a surgical residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Trained in advanced reconstructive techniques at Balgrist University in Zurich
• Specialises in complex joint interventions including shoulder and elbow surgery
• Expertise includes limb reconstruction and managing degenerative joint conditions

Professor Dedeoglu is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon who previously served as Chief Physician at the Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for complex ankle and joint injuries
• Completed a research fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States
• Awarded a travelling fellowship scholarship by the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Serves on the Ethics Committee for the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Professor Cengiz Sen is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Biruni University Hospital with a prolific background in complex joint reconstruction and trauma care.

• Published researcher in foot joint reconstruction and infected nonunion management
• Specialises in ankle arthrodesis and arthroscopy for degenerative joint diseases
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Holds expertise in paediatric orthopaedics and limb deformity correction
• Awarded for excellence by Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (AOTT)

Dr. Mehmet Taskoparan is an orthopedic surgeon at Private Anadolu Hospital in Eskisehir. He specializing in spinal fracture surgery using a closed system. Dr. Taskoparan treats pediatric scoliosis and kyphosis. He performs a high volume of replacements for hips, knees, and ankles.

• Expertise includes endoscopic and percutaneous spinal surgery and kyphoplasty.
• Performs three-dimensional knee and hip surgery for precise implant positioning.
• Treats rheumatic disorders and complex sports injuries via interventional arthroscopy.
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Erkam Komurcu is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He is board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK). Dr. Komurcu earned the title of Associate Professor and completed a fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center. He specializes in spine surgery, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal tumors.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in orthopedic oncology and hand surgery at Ibn-i Sina Hospital.
• Published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and medical book chapters.
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Society of Sports Injuries.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and meniscus tears.

Professor Gokcen is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who specialises in complex foot and ankle reconstructions. He uses minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques to help patients regain mobility after joint trauma.

• Performs reconstruction of foot joints, toes, and chronic Achilles tendon repairs
• Former Lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a specialised fellowship at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Specialises in arthroscopy to repair joint damage through small incisions
• Expertise includes limb deformity correction and surgical management of bone fractures