Bone Fracture Treatment Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a specialised trauma research fellowship at Denver Health Hospital in the USA.

• Serves as an instructor at the Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Centre
• Expertise includes complex trauma care and sports-related bone injuries
• Certified by the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Focused on evidence-based fracture recovery and surgical traumatology

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr Samet Erinc is a specialist in orthopaedic trauma and fracture management at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He holds formal certification from AO Trauma – the premier global network for bone fracture care.

• Completed advanced AO Trauma training in the basic principles of fracture management
• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma surgery for both routine and complex bone breaks
• Gained international surgical experience at Chicago Loyola University in the United States
• Holds Eurospine accredited education modules for spinal trauma and childhood spinal diseases
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Professor Yusuf Pirincci is a senior orthopaedic specialist at Atlas University Hospital with academic roots at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in complex bone infections and osteomyelitis treatment
• Expert in limb lengthening and corrective trauma surgery
• Researched acetabular bone deficiency and the use of anti-protusio cages for skeletal support
• Handles reconstruction for tumours and diabetic foot complications
• Member of the surgical team at a major Turkish university training hospital

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Professor Wuttichai Sutantavibul is a dual-fellowship trained specialist at KDMS Hospital who focuses on fixing fractures using the least invasive techniques possible.

• Completed advanced surgical fellowships across Thailand, South Korea, and Japan
• Uses percutaneous screw fixation to stabilise bone fractures without large incisions
• Specialises in kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal compression fractures
• Trained in microendoscopic methods at Wakayama Medical University in Japan
• Expertise in endoscopic procedures that support faster recovery after bone trauma

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Professor Akegapon Tangmanasakul is a double-fellowship trained specialist in orthopaedic trauma and foot and ankle surgery at LUX KOR Hospital.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at the Police General Hospital
• Specialises in complex foot and ankle reconstructions following fractures
• Holds a Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery from Mahidol University
• Expert in managing traumatic bone injuries and post-fracture complications
• Fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery at Siriraj Hospital

Dr. Rattalerk Arunakul is a spinal surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in endoscopic and reconstructive spine surgery for adults and children. Dr. Arunakul completed fellowships at Yale School of Medicine and UC San Diego. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat scoliosis and osteoporosis.

• Completed clinical training in spinal surgery at Yale School of Medicine.
• Served as an International Fellow in Pediatric Spinal Deformity at UC San Diego.
• Performs endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Practices at Thailand's first dedicated AACI-accredited orthopedic hospital.