Kyphoplasty Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Adil Turan is a trauma specialist who completed advanced research at Denver Health Hospital in the United States. He teaches the next generation of surgeons as an instructor at Health Sciences University.

• Specialises in orthopaedics and traumatology focusing on spinal stability
• Holds a formal qualification from the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council
• Serves as a Chief Assistant at major training and research hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Expertise includes managing complex fractures and trauma-related spinal cases

Professor Gun Keorochana is a US-trained specialist who focuses on minimally invasive spinal interventions at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Completed a two-year spine fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Specialised training in endoscopic spine surgery from the Desert Institute for Spine Care in Arizona
• Graduated with First Class Honours from Mahidol University medical school
• Expert in vertebral augmentation techniques including both kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
• Focuses on keyhole approaches to reduce recovery time for spinal fracture patients

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.

Associate Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a Yale-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in minimally invasive spine care at KDMS Hospital.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in spinal surgery at Yale School of Medicine
• Focuses on endoscopic and reconstructive spine surgery for complex cases
• Researched spine surgery at the University of California, Irvine
• International fellow in spinal deformity at Rady Children's Hospital
• Published scientific researcher in spine surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Dr. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Pirincci graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients of all ages for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
• Treats bone infections, sports injuries, and developmental hip dysplasia.
• Authored research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with 99% success in joint replacements.

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.

Associate Professor Necdet Demir serves as the Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Biruni University Hospital – a major academic medical centre in Istanbul.

• Specialises in spinal surgery and musculoskeletal trauma management
• Directs the university department that trains emerging orthopaedic surgeons
• Completed orthopaedic residency at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on spinal stabilisation and restorative bone procedures
• Holds a PhD in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Dr. Yusuf Yahsi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, and joint replacement. Dr. Yahsi treats complex trauma and bone deformities. He works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Treats pediatric conditions like developmental hip dysplasia and scoliosis.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD).
• Specializes in limb prosthetics and bone deformity correction.

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

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 Turgut Akgul is a highly decorated spinal specialist who received the AO Spine Award for his work on complex vertebral conditions.

• Serves as the Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Board member and Treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society
• Specialises in treating kyphosis, spinal fractures, and narrow canal conditions
• Held senior academic positions at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in revision spine surgery for failed previous procedures

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu completed a prestigious fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles, specialising in advanced surgical and research protocols for spinal care.

• Performed clinical research on spinal fusion and fracture management during his time at the world-renowned UCLA Spine Center
• Former Head of Orthopaedics at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, where he trained the next generation of spine surgeons
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialised expertise in treating vertebral fractures and degenerative spine diseases using modern surgical techniques