Conservative treatment of scoliosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Cengiz Sen leads the orthopaedic team at Biruni University Hospital, bringing over two decades of academic and clinical leadership to paediatric and adult bone care.

• Specialises in treating congenital limb deformities and orthopaedic diseases in children
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Focuses on orthopaedic rehabilitation and non-surgical management of complex structural disorders
• Published researcher in musculoskeletal health with numerous papers on degenerative bone conditions
• Expertise includes limb reconstruction and the management of developmental skeletal issues

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital, where he manages complex spinal conditions.

• Heads the specialist surgical team as the Department Chair
• Holds a PhD in Orthopaedics and Traumatology from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expertise includes spine-specific trauma and structural corrections
• Focuses on university-led clinical research for modern orthopaedic care
• Provides senior oversight for all paediatric and adult spinal protocols

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemür is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has broad experience in orthopedic oncology, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumors, bone metastases, and pediatric bone tumors. He also performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.

He has served as Professor, Chief Physician, and Medical Director. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care and uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Prof. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Prof. Dr. Levent Bayam is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training and held clinical roles in the United Kingdom and Canada. His training includes fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty and postgraduate qualifications in trauma, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and the care of hip and foot fractures. His care is evidence-based and shaped by his international training and academic roles.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

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. 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.

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.

Professor Turgut Akgul is a multi-award-winning orthopaedic specialist who serves on the board of the Turkish Spine Society.

• Recognised with the AO Spine Best Oral Presentation award for his work on complex spinal conditions
• Serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Specialises in Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) and non-fusion scoliosis management
• Leads research into spinopelvic parameters and patient quality of life outcomes
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital and the Koc University Hospital Spine Centre

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He leads complex corrective procedures for congenital skeletal deformities like scoliosis.

• Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – a key medical training institution
• Published extensive research on improving surgical outcomes in international journals
• Handled senior surgical roles at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes correcting developmental hip dysplasia and complex extremity traumas
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on paediatric spine care. He manages complex musculoskeletal conditions using both surgical and conservative approaches.

• Specialises in paediatric orthopaedics and the management of scoliosis
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Expertise in bone deformity correction and vertebral plastic procedures
• Published research on paediatric fracture outcomes and surgical comparisons
• Completed advanced training in developmental hip dysplasia and basic sciences

Dr. Mehmet Sahin is an orthopedic surgeon at Egemed Hospitals in Izmir. He treats bone and joint injuries, including habitual shoulder dislocations and meniscus tears. Dr. Sahin performs joint replacement surgery for the hip, knee, and ankle at Egemed Hospitals, which treats 100,000 patients every year.

• Uses stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and joint degeneration.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery on the knee and ankle.
• Treats congenital and acquired deformities like scoliosis, syndactyly, and funnel chest.
• Conducts reconstructive procedures for foot joints, toes, and forearm fractures.

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly qualified orthopaedic specialist who refined his spine expertise at the prestigious UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles.

• Completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center focusing on advanced spinal care
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Author of international book chapters on paediatric cervical spine and degenerative disc disease
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Training Council (TOTEK)

Dr. Ahmed Dogan is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions in children and adults. Dr. Dogan specializes in orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He performs MAKOplasty, a robotic-assisted technique for joint replacements.

• Performs surgical and conservative treatments for scoliosis and spina bifida.
• Treats degenerative joint diseases using stem cell therapy for knees and arthritis.
• Specializes in limb reconstruction for conditions such as syndactyly and valgus deformity.
• Conducts arthroscopic procedures for meniscus tears and rotator cuff repairs.