Surgery for forearm fracture Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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.

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 Hasan Kalkan is a trauma surgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with deep expertise in reconstructive orthopaedic procedures.

• Focuses on trauma surgery for complex bone fractures and soft tissue injuries
• Trained at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Performs orthopaedic debridement and microfracture techniques to aid bone healing
• Specialises in arthroplasty and total joint prosthesis for long-term limb function
• Managed diverse orthopaedic cases at major Turkish training and research hospitals

Dr Mehmet Soyarslan is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who has presented extensive research on paediatric fracture management and surgical techniques at national congresses.

• Completed a specialised Cadaver Course in Tibia Fractures at Acıbadem University
• Highly skilled in managing complex upper limb injuries including humerus and wrist fractures
• Expertly trained in microsurgery, which is essential for delicate forearm nerve and vessel repairs
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon is the Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital in Incheon. He specializes in heart failure, valvular disease, and interventional procedures. Dr. Ahn served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. He completed his clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute in Canada.

• Former President of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC).
• Served as President of the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS).
• Past Organizing Committee Chair of the ENCORE SEOUL international congress.
• Treats complex coronary artery disease, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Dr. Yang Young Joon is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Joint Center at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in knee and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Yang completed his orthopedic fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital at Catholic Central Medical Center.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus repairs and ligament tears.
• Treats complex conditions including diabetic foot, carpal tunnel syndrome, and gout.
• Maintains regular membership in the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies.
• Works at Naeun Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility for medical quality and safety.

Associate Professor Yunus Imren completed a prestigious orthopaedic trauma research fellowship at Yale University in the United States.

• Specialises in hand and upper extremity surgery with a focus on elbow and forearm injuries
• Holds a Master of Advanced Joint Surgery from the University of Health Science
• Director-trained in hand surgery at Maltepe University's specialised fellowship programme
• Member of the EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany
• Expert in managing complex trauma including fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue repair

Professor Halil Ibrahim Bekler is a highly qualified orthopaedic microsurgery specialist who trained at the prestigious Cleveland Medical Center and Columbia University.

• Specialises in hand and microsurgery for complex orthopaedic trauma and fractures
• Former Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery at Istanbul's American Hospital
• Previously served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital
• Trained numerous assistant specialists in modern orthopaedic surgery techniques
• Fellowship trained in microsurgery at the Columbia University School of Medicine

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital – a major academic centre with a focus on musculoskeletal trauma.

• Specialises in fracture management and orthopaedic trauma care
• Appointed as Head of Department for his clinical leadership
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at Hakkari Yuksekova State Hospital
• Oversees complex bone repair cases at a leading university facility

Professor Cengiz Sen is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex fractures and bone nonunion. He previously served as a Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in treating infected nonunion where bones fail to heal properly after a break
• Expert in paediatric orthopaedics for managing forearm fractures in children
• Uses stem cell therapy to help stimulate bone regrowth in difficult cases
• Published researcher on advanced fracture fixation and joint reconstruction
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Huseyin Bahadir Gokcen specialises in complex trauma and fracture reconstruction at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He uses his expertise in orthopaedics and traumatology to treat acute bone injuries and restore mobility.

• Treats a high volume of hand and arm injuries involving bone fractures
• Specialises in bone deformity correction and reconstruction surgery
• Uses arthroscopic techniques to repair joint-related trauma
• Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
• Former lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Seongcheol Moon is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital and a specialist in complex upper limb trauma.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship at the prestigious Shoulder & Elbow Clinic at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Specialises in treating radial head and coronoid fractures within the forearm and elbow joint
• Published research in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research on fracture mechanisms and ligament status
• Serves on the Edition Committee of the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association
• Member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine