Conservative treatment for habitual dislocation of the shoulder Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Hayrettin Kesmezacar is a highly regarded specialist in shoulder and elbow instability, having completed a visiting fellowship at North America's prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery.

• Published extensive research on the conservative management of joint dislocations and shoulder laxity
• Gained international expertise during clinical fellowships in Toronto and London, Ontario
• Served as a Professor at Bilim University Medical Faculty for over a decade
• Focuses on non-surgical outcomes for subacromial impingement and joint trauma

Professor Yusuf Pirincci leads orthopaedic care at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in complex sports surgery and shoulder reconstruction. He is a published researcher in joint preservation and surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in shoulder SLAP repairs and prosthetic solutions
• Expertise in sports-related trauma and ligament tears
• Contributing author on clinical studies regarding tendon therapies
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on both surgical and restorative joint treatments

Dr Ugur Onur Kasman is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on joint preservation and arthroscopic techniques.

• Specialises in arthroscopic joint surgery for minimally invasive shoulder stabilisation
• Expertise includes complex tendon repairs and managing chronic sports injuries
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID)
• Trained at S.B. Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital
• Highly recommended by patients for providing clear, thorough recovery plans

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. 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 Burcin Kececi is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon who completed specialised training in sports injuries at the Hopital de la Croix Rousse in France.

• Specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery for both routine and complex cases
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques at Centre Orthopedique in France
• Holds prestigious memberships with the International Society of Limb Salvage and SICOT
• Served as a senior academic at Ege University Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Professor Ibrahim Azboy is a highly published orthopaedic specialist who completed advanced fellowships at the world-renowned Rothman Institute and Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Specialises in joint-preserving surgeries and cartilage repair to avoid invasive procedures
• Applies minimally invasive techniques focused on preserving natural joint tissue and function
• Prolific researcher with 70+ peer-reviewed publications on orthopaedic outcomes
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and European Hip Society

Professor Bekler is a member of the Turkish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery who completed specialist microsurgery training at the Cleveland Medical Center in the United States.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery and rotator cuff repairs to improve joint stability
• Served as a Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at the Columbia University School of Medicine in New York
• Former Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital where he trained surgical specialists
• Uses microsurgical techniques to repair delicate nerve and tissue damage around the shoulder joint

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.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.