Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.
Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.
Mono Medical Center is a dedicated hair transplant clinic in Göktürk, near Istanbul, established in 2005. It specializes exclusively in hair transplantation using FUE and DHI techniques.
Mono Medical Center is a dedicated hair transplant clinic in Göktürk, near Istanbul, established in 2005. It specializes exclusively in hair transplantation using FUE and DHI techniques.
Medicana Camlica Hospital specializes in Hallux valgus surgery with a team of experienced orthopedic surgeons. The clinic features 7 dedicated operating rooms and 35 intensive care beds. It welcomes international patients from over 20 countries for specialized foot care.
","text_type":"mt_wow_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":1318,"alias":"medicana-camlica-hospital","name":"Medicana Camlica Hospital","short_description":"Medicana Camlica Hospital is a private hospital serving Istanbul’s Anatolian side since 1999. It specializes in cardiology, organ transplantation, IVF, orthopedics, and hand surgery. A 47-department hospital with 70 physicians on staff.
Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital on Istanbul's Asian side. It opened in 2017 and occupies a 98,000 m² facility. Its services include neurology, cardiology, oncology, breast health, ophthalmology, spine care, reproductive medicine, obesity and metabolic surgery, and robotic surgery.
","text_type":"short_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":500,"price_to":1000,"currency":"USD","id":33649},"diagnostic":{"id":96,"name":"CT (computer tomography)","alias":"ct"}},{"prices":{"price_from":100,"price_to":100,"currency":"USD","id":33646},"diagnostic":{"id":83,"name":"Complete blood count","alias":"total-blood"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":1602,"alias":"acibadem","name":"Acibadem Altunizade Clinic","short_description":"Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital on Istanbul's Asian side. It opened in 2017 and occupies a 98,000 m² facility. Its services include neurology, cardiology, oncology, breast health, ophthalmology, spine care, reproductive medicine, obesity and metabolic surgery, and robotic surgery.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/616ec7e35aa11","title":"Modern exterior of Acibadem Altunizade Clinic in Istanbul, illuminated at dusk"},{"base_url":"clinic/616ec8d7ea3c0","title":"Modern exterior of Acibadem Altunizade Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey"},{"base_url":"clinic/616ec8e2885db","title":"Modern operating room at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic with advanced surgical equipment"},{"base_url":"clinic/616ec8ec06bcf","title":"Modern waiting room at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic, Istanbul with comfortable seating"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Turkey","id":46,"alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},"city":{"name":"Istanbul","id":107,"alias":"istanbul"},"address":"Altunizade, Yurtcan Sokağı No:1, 34662 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Турция"},"rating":{"rating":4.4,"google":4.1,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":71},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":7,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":2017},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5db982e01da4b.jpeg","name":"International Organization for Standardization","country_code":"CH"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5cfa0ad8c533a.jpeg","name":"Joint Commission International ","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d0b4dd6b9a6b.jpeg","name":"LEED Platinum Sertificate for ECO Buildings","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"Medistanbul Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey, treating around 90,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties are orthopedics, oncology, urology, and plastic surgery.
Medistanbul Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey, treating around 90,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties are orthopedics, oncology, urology, and plastic surgery.
Medipunto Clinic is a private multi-specialty center in Istanbul with 85,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include weight loss surgery, plastic surgery, and hair transplant.
Medipunto Clinic is a private multi-specialty center in Istanbul with 85,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include weight loss surgery, plastic surgery, and hair transplant.
Academic Hospital is a TÜV NORD-certified private medical center in Istanbul with 60 specialist departments. It is best known for orthopedics, plastic surgery, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. The hospital treats over 15,000 patients each year, both adults and children.
Academic Hospital is a TÜV NORD-certified private medical center in Istanbul with 60 specialist departments. It is best known for orthopedics, plastic surgery, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. The hospital treats over 15,000 patients each year, both adults and children.
Ass. Prof. Yunus Oc specializes in orthopedics for complex foot deformities, offering bilateral hallux valgus correction in a single surgical session. The package may cost around $8,100 USD, typically covering surgery for both feet, pre-operative examination, distal metatarsal osteotomy, bunionectomy, and capsuloraphy. Patients can expect walking within 1-2 days post-surgery, with ambulation starting shortly after.
","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Distal metatarsal osteotomy, bunionectomy, capsuloraphy","good_fit_for":"Bilateral foot correction cases","why_its_ranked":"Offers comprehensive one-session surgery for both feet. Patients can walk within 1-2 days post-op. Orthopedic specialist performs precise osteotomies and soft tissue correction."},"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":4078,"alias":"uniqacare","name":"Uniqacare Clinic","short_description":"Uniqacare Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, serving 433,000 patients every year. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and transplantology. The clinic treats both adults and children and is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
Ortopediatri Pediatric Orthopedics Academy is a specialized clinic in Besiktas, Istanbul. The team treats children with movement and gait disorders. Key specialties include pediatric orthopedics, rehabilitation, and spasticity management. Prof. Dr. Muharrem Inan founded the clinic in 2012. The medical team includes 7 doctors and 12 staff members.
Specialists focus on clubfoot, scoliosis, and cerebral palsy-related mobility issues. The clinic runs a Foot Problems and Gait Center for assessment. They use pedobarographic technology to evaluate static and dynamic foot loading. The team also applies 3D gait analysis for precise measurements. Surgeons perform hip preservation and preventive procedures using arthroscopic approaches. The academy hosts a Clinical Fellowship Program for advanced training.
","text_type":"short_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":4480,"alias":"ortopediatri","name":"Ortopediatri Pediatric Orthopedics Academy","short_description":"Ortopediatri Pediatric Orthopedics Academy is a specialized clinic in Besiktas, Istanbul. The team treats children with movement and gait disorders. Key specialties include pediatric orthopedics, rehabilitation, and spasticity management. Prof. Dr. Muharrem Inan founded the clinic in 2012. The medical team includes 7 doctors and 12 staff members.
Specialists focus on clubfoot, scoliosis, and cerebral palsy-related mobility issues. The clinic runs a Foot Problems and Gait Center for assessment. They use pedobarographic technology to evaluate static and dynamic foot loading. The team also applies 3D gait analysis for precise measurements. Surgeons perform hip preservation and preventive procedures using arthroscopic approaches. The academy hosts a Clinical Fellowship Program for advanced training.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6a757ce75eda8","title":"Clinic entrance of Nişantaşı Ortopedi in Istanbul, modern orthopedic center"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a757ce940376","title":"Waiting area at Ortopediatri Pediatric Orthopedics Academy with modern seating"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a757ceaf1106","title":"Pediatric waiting area at Ortopediatri Pediatric Orthopedics Academy, Istanbul, colorful seating"},{"base_url":"clinic/6a757cecd2223","title":"Colorful waiting area with modern seating at Ortopediatri Pediatric Orthopedics Academy"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Turkey","id":46,"alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},"city":{"name":"Istanbul","id":107,"alias":"istanbul"},"address":"Süleyman Seba Kompleksi, Dikilitaş, Hakkı Yeten Cd. 10/D, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":7,"year_foundation":2012},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5ceb717487fbe.jpeg","name":"Best clinic for IVF in Turkey","country_code":"UA"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic is a private medical center in Istanbul. It specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and hand surgery. It treats both adults and children and sees around 1,000 patients each year.
OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic is a private medical center in Istanbul. It specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and hand surgery. It treats both adults and children and sees around 1,000 patients each year.
Lapidus 3D bunion correction at Turan Turan uses specially designed instruments to restore natural bone alignment. No cast is needed afterward, and patients may bear weight on the heel immediately in a postoperative shoe. Most walk within days and return to daily activities over the following weeks. The Bursa orthopedic center has 25+ years of experience and provides routine follow-ups and physiotherapy.
","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Osteotomy, arthrodesis, percutaneous technique, fluoroscopy guidance","why_its_ranked":"Dedicated foot and ankle service using Lapidus 3D with specially designed instruments to rotate and fix the first metatarsal joint. Surgeons are members of Turkish orthopedics and robotic surgery associations."},"additional_data":{"advertising_id":"1519:illness_kind:3"},"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":3000,"price_to":3000,"currency":"USD","id":60443},"operation":{"id":1148,"name":"Lapidus Procedure 3D Bunion Correction (Hallux Valgus)","alias":"lapiplasty-3d-bunion-correction-hallux-valgus"}},{"prices":{"price_from":175,"price_to":175,"currency":"USD","id":33347},"diagnostic":{"id":240,"name":"MRI of the spine cord","alias":"mri-of-the-spine"}},{"prices":{"price_from":250,"price_to":250,"currency":"USD","id":33345},"diagnostic":{"id":96,"name":"CT (computer tomography)","alias":"ct"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":1519,"alias":"turan-turan","name":"Turan Turan Health Group","logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/clinic_logo/1519-6abf5defaace1.png","short_description":"Turan Turan Health Group is a robotic surgery and orthopedic center in Bursa, Turkey, with over 25 years of experience. It specializes in robotic joint replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery. The clinic treats around 18,000 patients each year.
Dr. Selman Dogan has performed 900+ complex orthopedic procedures across _doctor_2920_years_ of practice. The Lapidus 3D bunion correction may cost around $5,600 for one foot – typically including 2 hospital nights, 10 screws, 2 mini plates, CT scan, and transfers. The procedure uses precise implant positioning with diagnostic imaging from a 640-slice CT scanner. Hisar Hospital maintains JCI accreditation with 500,000+ annual patients.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
Dr. Oguzhan Chimen is an orthopedist at Medistanbul Hospital. He treats bone and joint conditions using surgical and regenerative methods. He performs knee, hip, and shoulder replacements and uses stem cell therapy for arthritis.
Medistanbul Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey, treating around 90,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties are orthopedics, oncology, urology, and plastic surgery.
Specializes in joint and cartilage surgery with advanced training in orthopedics and traumatology. Over 10,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries performed.
Dr. Erman Cekic has performed 10,000+ knee and hip replacement surgeries. He is an orthopedic surgeon at OrtoCare Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Cekic specializes in joint and cartilage surgery using biological stem cell treatments. He provides surgical and non-surgical care for professional sports clubs and elderly patients.
OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic is a private medical center in Istanbul. It specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and hand surgery. It treats both adults and children and sees around 1,000 patients each year.
Prof. Dr. Olcay Güler has performed 1,100+ hallux valgus surgeries over _doctor_7173_years_, specializing in minimally invasive metatarsal osteotomy. The procedure may cost around $7,290 – typically covering surgery, 2-3 nights hospital stay, meals for a companion, and follow-up consultation. Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation – the first in Turkey to meet international standards.
Dr. Olcay Guler is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He manages complex bone and joint conditions within a JCI-accredited facility. Dr. Guler previously held academic roles at Altınbaş University and Medipol University. He treats patients at one of Turkey’s most active private medical centers.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.
\n\nThe hospital is recognized for its expertise in oncology, organ and bone marrow transplantation (90% organ transplant success rate), IVF, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and genetics. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and specialized centers, Memorial Şişli attracts patients from 167 countries each year, combining top-level medical care with Istanbul’s unique cultural and travel opportunities.
\n","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/634ffae9b76cd","title":"Memorial Şişli Hospital modern clinic building in Istanbul, Turkey"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Turkey","id":46,"alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},"city":{"name":"Istanbul","id":107,"alias":"istanbul"},"address":"Kaptan Paşa Mah, Halit Ziya Türkkan Sok Famas Plaza No:19 D:C, 34385 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey"},"rating":{"rating":4.6,"google":4.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":87},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":436},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5db982e01da4b.jpeg","name":"International Organization for Standardization","country_code":"CH"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5cfa0ad8c533a.jpeg","name":"Joint Commission International ","country_code":"US"}]}}},{"image_count":0,"images":[],"offer":{"id":"6a56604f5c611489b9bdb49c","name":"Hallux Valgus (Bunion / Bunionette) Excision with Osteotomy","type":"procedure","tags":[],"for_who":"Dr. Tahir Ozturk is an orthopedist and traumatologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He treats complex musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, and degenerative joint conditions. Dr. Ozturk previously served as an academic at Istinye University and Gaziosmanpaşa University. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its focus on orthopedic safety and quality.
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is Turkey’s first LEED Platinum-certified hospital. It is part of the country’s largest healthcare network, Memorial Healthcare Group. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.
Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz specializes in 3D patient-specific orthopedics with _doctor_5688_years_ of experience and 1,100+ procedures performed. The clinic is Turkey's only center using CAD software and 3D-printed surgical guides for unmatched precision. Bilateral 3D Lapidus hallux valgus surgery may cost around $9,500 – typically covering surgery, 3D-printed titanium implants, CT planning, 3 days hospital stay, and post-op care. Dr. Gemalmaz pioneered 3D orthopedic surgeries in Turkey and holds an associate professorship since 2021.
Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.
Professor Gemalmaz – 3D Patient-Specific Orthopedics is a private center in Istanbul. It is led by Professor H. Can Gemalmaz, a specialist in personalized orthopedic surgery. Core specialties include deformity correction, joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injuries.
The operation corrects bunion misalignment, involving precise bone-cutting and realignment, bringing pain relief and improved foot functionality.
"},"747":{"operation":{"name":"Hallux valgus surgery","alias":"hallux-valgus-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":9500,"max_amount":16500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":1600,"max_amount":5000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":13,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":3200,"max_amount":5600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":4800,"max_amount":7600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":9900,"max_amount":12200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"UA":false,"FR":false,"GB":false,"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"MX":true,"DE":true,"CA":false,"AE":false,"TH":false,"PL":true,"KR":true,"CZ":true,"AT":false,"ES":true,"IT":true,"CN":false,"AU":false,"IN":true,"MY":false,"VN":false,"BR":false,"RO":true},"description":"This procedure corrects bunions by realigning the toe, relieving pain and improving foot appearance.
"},"1148":{"operation":{"name":"Lapidus Procedure 3D Bunion Correction (Hallux Valgus)","alias":"lapiplasty-3d-bunion-correction-hallux-valgus","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":12500,"max_amount":20000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":5300,"max_amount":12000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":2,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":4200,"max_amount":6000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":5600,"max_amount":8600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":6600,"max_amount":9900,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"This procedure realigns skewed foot bones, addressing the root cause of bunions with minimal reoccurrence risk.
"},"1209":{"operation":{"name":"Hallux Valgus - 3D Lapidus Procedure","alias":"hallux-valgus-3d-lapiplasty","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":14500,"max_amount":23000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":10000,"max_amount":12000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":4800,"max_amount":6500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":6200,"max_amount":9200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":6600,"max_amount":9900,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"This operation rectifies bunion deformities by realigning bones in 3D, leading to permanent, pain-free outcomes.
"}}},"operationIndicators":{"details":{"anesthesia":"local","days_in_clinic":1,"days_in_country":7,"rehabilitation_days":4,"satisfied_percent":78,"treatment_duration_hours":2},"illness_kind_details":{"requests_processed":23249}},"responsibleDoctor":{"id":3065,"alias":"kayhan-turan","name":"Kayhan Turan ","photo":"doctor/612e235a45616","advisory_text":"Dr. Kayhan Turan is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in robotic-assisted joint replacement and sports medicine. He performed Turkey's first robotic knee and hip replacements and has completed over 3,500 robotic surgeries.","linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkayhanturan/","specialities":[{"id":"sur.016","name":"Orthopedic surgeon ","illness_kind_id":33}]},"direction":{"id":3,"name":"Orthopedics","alias":"orthopedics-and-traumatology"},"illness_kind":{"id":3,"name":{"en":"Orthopedics"}},"parsed_details":{"procedure_type":"surgery","fields":{"anesthesia":["regional"],"back_to_work_days":{"min":14,"max":42,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Desk work in a protective shoe, foot elevated, often possible at 2-6 weeks; standing or physical jobs take longer."},"complication_rate_pct":{"min":10,"max":25,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any complication within 12 months, including stiffness, nerve irritation, wound problems; serious ones under 5%."},"contraindications":["Active foot infection or open skin lesions","Severe peripheral arterial disease or critically poor foot circulation","Uncontrolled diabetes or significant neuropathy (relative)","Asymptomatic or purely cosmetic deformity with no functional complaint (relative)","Skeletal immaturity for most standard procedures","Heavy smoking or poor healing status (relative)","Unfit for anesthesia because of severe medical illness"],"days_in_clinic":{"min":0,"max":1,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Primary unilateral forefoot correction is usually done as day surgery; one night is occasional."},"diagnostic_duration_minutes":null,"diagnostic_preparation":null,"diagnostic_referral_needed":null,"diagnostic_result_time_hours":null,"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":12,"max":24,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Cycling or swimming may start earlier once bone healing is confirmed; running and impact sports come later."},"final_result_months":{"min":6,"max":12,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Swelling can persist for months; final appearance and function settle gradually."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":10,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"After wound check and suture removal; longer flights need elevation, mobility and thrombosis precautions."},"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"wound_check","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":7,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"First dressing change and wound review"}},{"purpose":"suture_removal","requirement":"conditional","after":{"min":10,"max":21,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Suture removal if non-absorbable sutures used"}},{"purpose":"assessment","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":42,"max":56,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Clinical and X-ray review of bone healing before progressing footwear and activity"}},{"purpose":"result_review","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":84,"max":180,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Later review of alignment and function"}}],"indications":["Painful bunion deformity with difficulty wearing shoes despite conservative measures","Progressive hallux valgus deformity with functional limitation","Associated transfer metatarsalgia or crowding of lesser toes","Radiographic deformity (increased hallux valgus and intermetatarsal angles) with symptoms"],"main_risks":["Recurrence of deformity","Persistent pain or stiffness of the big toe joint","Overcorrection (hallux varus) or undercorrection","Delayed healing, nonunion or malunion","Infection or wound problems","Nerve irritation or numbness","Transfer metatarsalgia","Deep vein thrombosis"],"pain":"Moderate to significant pain in the first days, controlled with regional block and oral analgesia; usually settles over 1-2 weeks, with swelling lasting much longer.","preparation":["Clinical and weight-bearing X-ray assessment","Pre-anesthesia medical evaluation and routine tests as indicated","Review of regular medicines with surgeon and anesthetist","Stop smoking where possible","Fasting as instructed","Arrange help at home and mobility aids"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Days 0-14","description":"Rest with foot elevated, dressing protection, protected walking in a postoperative shoe.","restrictions":["Heel or flat-foot protected weight bearing as instructed","Keep dressing dry","Avoid prolonged standing"]},{"phase":"Weeks 2-6","description":"Sutures out, swelling gradually reduces, walking in postoperative shoe or boot, gentle toe mobilization as advised.","restrictions":["No driving until safe (especially right foot)","No regular shoes"]},{"phase":"Weeks 6-12","description":"X-ray review, transition to supportive footwear, increasing walking.","restrictions":["Avoid high-impact activity"]},{"phase":"3-6 months","description":"Return to sport and normal footwear; residual swelling slowly resolves.","restrictions":["Impact sports only when cleared by surgeon"]}],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":42,"max":90,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Ordinary functional recovery to comfortable walking in normal supportive shoes after primary osteotomy-based correction."},"result_longevity":"Correction is often durable, but recurrence can occur over years depending on technique, deformity severity, foot type and footwear; no guaranteed lifetime result.","revision_rate_pct":{"min":3,"max":10,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Repeat surgery for recurrence, malunion, nonunion or hardware problems within about 5 years."},"scars":"Usually a linear scar along the inner side of the big toe joint, a few centimeters long; minimally invasive techniques leave small incisions. Scars typically fade over months.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"One operation per foot; the other foot, if affected, is usually done as a separate procedure."},"stages":[{"code":"surgery","label":"Hallux valgus correction surgery (one foot)","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Day of surgery"}}],"qualifier":"Single-stage unilateral primary correction."},"success":{"metric":"Patient satisfaction with bunion correction","value":85,"unit":"percent satisfied","horizon":"1-2 years after surgery","population":"Adults with symptomatic moderate hallux valgus after primary osteotomy-based correction","evidence_status":"limited"},"techniques":[{"name":"Distal metatarsal osteotomy (e.g., Chevron)","suits_whom":"Mild to moderate deformity","recovery":"Protected walking in a postoperative shoe for about 4-6 weeks."},{"name":"Scarf osteotomy","suits_whom":"Moderate to severe deformity","recovery":"Protected walking about 6 weeks, full recovery 3-6 months."},{"name":"Proximal osteotomy or Lapidus (first TMT fusion)","suits_whom":"Severe deformity or hypermobility of the first ray","recovery":"Longer protection, often 6 weeks or more of limited weight bearing."},{"name":"Minimally invasive osteotomy","suits_whom":"Selected mild to moderate deformities","recovery":"Smaller incisions; protected walking often 4-6 weeks."}],"treatment_conditions":["day_case"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":0.75,"max":2,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Operating time for one foot, primary osteotomy-based correction."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Weight-bearing foot X-rays, front and side views","Photos of both feet standing, front and back","Photo of the bunion from the side","List of blood thinners","Previous foot surgery reports (if available)"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single-stage surgery; stay about 10-14 days for first wound check and suture removal. Later reviews can be remote."},"clinic_checks":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"C1","text":"Check whether the surgeon is fully trained in the procedure you want","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"It can be difficult to find out if a surgeon is fully trained in the procedure you want.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"C2","text":"Check the qualifications of the medical team that will treat you","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Have you checked the qualifications of the medical team treating you?","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"C3","text":"Check that you understand the possible complications and side effects of the treatment","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Make sure you understand the possible complications and side effects that could arise from your treatment.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"C4","text":"Check the facilities and standards at the clinic or hospital that will treat you","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Are you satisfied with the facilities and standards at the clinic or hospital where you'll be treated?","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"C5","text":"Check whether follow-up care is scheduled at the same facility as the procedure","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/health-care-abroad/medical-tourism.html","host":"cdc.gov","quote":"Medical tourists should also know whether follow-up care is scheduled to occur at the same facility as the procedure.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":403}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"red_flags":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"F1","text":"Being pushed into quick decisions by forceful persuasion or time-limited offers","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Don’t be pressured into quick decisions either through forceful persuasion or cheap, time limited offers.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"F2","text":"Treatment advice given by a travel agent, sales representative or administrator","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Do not accept advice from a travel agent, sales representatives or administrators.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"F3","text":"The clinician who will carry out the treatment cannot be spoken to before booking","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Speak directly to the doctor, dentist or nurse who will be carrying out your treatment before you book your trip.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"F4","text":"The surgeon you consulted may not be the one who performs the operation","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Check that the surgeon you consult with, will be the same person carrying out the procedure.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"warning_signs":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"W1","text":"Dressing moistened with blood or drainage","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.orthoinfo.org/en/treatment/bunion-surgery","host":"orthoinfo.org","quote":"Your dressing is moistened with blood or drainage.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W2","text":"Persistent warmth or redness around the dressing","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.orthoinfo.org/en/treatment/bunion-surgery","host":"orthoinfo.org","quote":"Persistent warmth or redness around the dressing","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W3","text":"Significant swelling in the calf","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.orthoinfo.org/en/treatment/bunion-surgery","host":"orthoinfo.org","quote":"Significant swelling in the calf above the treated foot","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W4","text":"Fever higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":true,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/bunion-correction-surgery","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"Fever higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius)","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"take_home":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"T1","text":"Home doctor can compare imaging with later checks and follow-up","document":"copies of x-rays and scans","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/59/medical-tourism-travelling-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Travellers should ensure they have copies of all overseas medical records, including x-rays and scans, before departure.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"T2","text":"Home doctor needs the clinic's follow-up recommendations in a written discharge summary","document":"discharge summary","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"When you have treatment abroad, you must ask the treatment provider for their follow-up recommendations documented within a written discharge summary in English.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T3","text":"Ask for copies of all prescriptions before you leave","document":"prescription copies","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/699/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Remember to ask for copies of all your treatment records, including prescriptions, scans and x-rays before you leave.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T4","text":"Ask for written details of the procedure before you leave the hospital","document":"written procedure details","source":{"url":"https://rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/after-surgery/","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"After your surgery, before you leave the hospital, ask for written information about the procedure you've had.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"alternatives":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"A1","text":"Your bunion pain is not severe or affecting your life much","name":"Insoles or orthotics for bunions","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bunions/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"things you can buy or have specially made to reduce bunion pain, such as insoles (orthotics)","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200},"operation_id":null}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"technique_details":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"distal-metatarsal-osteotomy","name":"Distal metatarsal osteotomy (e.g., Chevron)","how_it_works":{"text":"The doctor makes cuts in the bones to realign the joint","source":{"url":"https://www.orthoinfo.org/en/treatment/bunion-surgery","host":"orthoinfo.org","quote":"In an osteotomy, your doctor makes cuts in the bones to realign the joint.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"scarf-osteotomy","name":"Scarf osteotomy","how_it_works":{"text":"A bone is cut and moved into its correct position","source":{"url":"https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/leaflet/bunion-scarf-and-akin-osteotomy/","host":"kentcht.nhs.uk","quote":"An osteotomy is an operation where a bone is cut and moved into its correct position.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"proximal-osteotomy","name":"Proximal osteotomy or Lapidus (first TMT fusion)","how_it_works":{"text":"The first metatarsal is fused to the adjacent cuneiform bone","source":{"url":"https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/leaflet/bunion-lapidus-and-akin-operation/","host":"kentcht.nhs.uk","quote":"A Lapidus arthrodesis is where the first metatarsal and neighbouring bone, the cuneiform, is fused.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"minimally-invasive-osteotomy","name":"Minimally invasive osteotomy","how_it_works":{"text":"Bone is cut with a burr instead of a saw","source":{"url":"https://www.hss.edu/health-library/conditions-and-treatments/minimally-invasive-bunion-surgery","host":"hss.edu","quote":"Minimally invasive bunion surgery is performed using a burr, instead of a saw, to cut the bone.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1}}},"hrefLanguages":[{"rel":"alternate","hreflang":"ru","language":"ru","href":"https://ru.bookimed.com/clinics/country=turkey/city=stambul/procedure=operacia-pri-halus-valgus/page=3/"}],"questionsAndAnswers":[],"seoTests":{"thin_content":false,"no_txt_after_3_clinics":false},"offerFilters":{"offer_count":3,"country_filter":[{"id":46,"name":"Turkey","alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"}],"city_filter":[{"id":107,"name":"Istanbul","alias":"istanbul","country_iso_code":"TR"},{"id":348,"name":"Bursa","alias":"bursa","country_iso_code":"TR"}],"price_filter":{"from":5269,"to":13000,"avg":10423},"related_procedure_filter":[{"id":747,"name":"Hallux valgus surgery","alias":"hallux-valgus-surgery","illness_kind_ids":[3],"use_for_listing":true}],"popular_filter":["before_after_photos"],"additional_service":["free_transfer","free_translation_service"],"doctor_experience":["diapason_2","diapason_4"],"bookimed_score":["bookimed_score_excellent"],"implants":["no-implant-applicable"],"services":[{"id":"accommodation-is-not-included","type":"accommodation","name":"Accommodation is not included"},{"id":"consultation-with-an-orthopaedist","type":"medical","name":"Consultation with an orthopedist"},{"id":"transfer-airport-hotel-clinic-airport","type":"transfer","name":"Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport"},{"id":"transfer-is-not-included","type":"transfer","name":"Transfer is not included"}]},"leadsCount":{"leads_count":19},"manualSeo":[],"updatedAt":"2026-11-13T16:45:56.000Z","activeCountries":["TR","AT","ES","TH"],"hasVideoReviewsByContext":false,"hasCriticalApiFallback":false}