Spinal cord injury rehabilitation Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Jaehyeon Lim introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea and holds a specialised certification in exercise therapy from the University of Florida.

• Developed painless spinal fusion techniques to improve patient recovery and comfort
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society leadership team
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute
• Expert in non-surgical exercise therapy for comprehensive spinal rehabilitation
• Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands and leads neurological recovery programmes at Romatem Rehabilitation Centres.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients
• Expert in performing clinical gait analysis to improve functional walking patterns
• Focuses on advanced balance disorder treatments and functional recovery
• Published extensive research on neurological rehabilitation outcomes
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and practiced internationally

Professor Altinbas is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a strong academic background.

• Holds a teaching position at Uskudar University – a leading Turkish institution for health sciences
• Completed specialised training at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on restoring patient mobility through tailored physical medicine programmes
• Practised at both the Batman Regional State Hospital and major private clinics like Medicana

Dr. Nurten Kuchukchakir is the Chief Physician at Romatem Bursa. She specializes in neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Dr. Kuchukchakir uses robotic rehabilitation and pain management techniques. She treats complex conditions like spinal cord injuries, stroke, and cerebral palsy.

• Expert in Lokomat robotic gait training and hydrotherapy.
• Certified in ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal and botulinum toxin injections.
• Performs specialized therapies like neural therapy, acupuncture, and ozone therapy.
• Member of the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.