Bone Fracture Treatment Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

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

Professor Burcin Kececi specialises in trauma surgery and limb salvage, bringing international expertise from prestigious orthopaedic centres in France.

• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery at Centre Orthopedique in Chalon Sur Saone
• International Society of Limb Salvage member focusing on complex bone reconstruction
• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics and treating fractures in children
• Former General Secretary of the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Fellowship trained in knee and sports injuries at Hopital de la Croix Rousse

Dr. Gun Keorochana is a spine surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He earned a medical degree with First Class Honors from Mahidol University. Dr. Keorochana completed a fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the US. He specializes in minimally invasive interventions for scoliosis and osteoporosis.

• Expertise includes endoscopic spine surgery, vertebroplasty, and kyphoplasty.
• Completed a visiting fellowship at the Desert Institute for Spine Care in Arizona.
• Performs MIS TLIF and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) techniques.
• Works at Thailand’s first dedicated orthopedic-only hospital, which holds AACI accreditation.

Professor Ozan Beytemur is a highly regarded orthopaedic specialist who formerly served as Chief Physician at the Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Centre.

• Holds board certification from the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Completed the International AO Paediatric Trauma Course, specialising in complex fractures in children
• Expertise in advanced intramedullary nailing techniques for stable bone healing
• Published research on bone healing models and biomechanical evaluation of tendon repairs
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association since 2011

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

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.

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.

Dr. Mehmet Soyarslan is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee surgery and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Soyarslan is a member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association. He also serves the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.

• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions, including developmental hip dysplasia and scoliosis.
• Presented shoulder arthroscopy research at SICOT and SECEC–ESSE international congresses.
• Completed specialized cadaver training in advanced knee and ankle surgical techniques.

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

Dr Yang Young Joon serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital, where he leads advanced care for complex bone trauma and fractures.

• Specialises in hand and foot microsurgery for delicate fracture repairs
• Fellowship trained at the Catholic Central Medical Center
• Expert in treating paediatric orthopaedic cases and childhood fractures
• Active member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Treats sports injuries using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques

Dr. Cengiz Sen is a professor of orthopedics at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in revision arthroplasty, congenital limb deformities, and complex orthopedic disorders in children. Dr. Sen is a pioneer in using stem cell therapy to treat degenerative joint diseases. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with 15 operating rooms and robotic surgical systems.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and complex limb lengthening surgery.
• Treats infected nonunion and pseudoarthrosis using bone deformity correction.
• Published numerous articles on total knee replacement and orthopedic infections.
• Winner of the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for clinical achievements.

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a specialist microsurgeon who trained at Cleveland Medical Center and Columbia University School of Medicine. He currently serves as a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the Cleveland Medical Center in the USA
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital where he mentored specialists
• Specialises in complex orthopaedic microsurgery for delicate bone and tissue repairs
• Held academic leadership as Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatological Surgery at American Hospital
• Professor of Orthopaedics with extensive background in hip and knee prosthetic treatments

Professor Imren served as an Orthopaedic Trauma Research Assistant at Yale University, bringing top-tier American clinical insights to complex fracture management.

• Completed a specialized Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at Maltepe University
• Expertise includes limb deformities, joint dislocations, and soft tissue trauma
• Holds an Advanced Joint Surgery Master's Degree from the University of Health Science
• Awarded the prestigious EFORT Traveling Fellowship for orthopaedics in Germany
• Practises at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul using modern fixation and trauma protocols

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's major academic medical centres.

• Specialises in orthopaedic trauma and the surgical repair of bone fractures
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the faculty at Biruni University where he leads trauma research
• Experienced in managing both acute fractures and complex surgical cases