Senol Akman

Prof. Dr. Senol Akman is an orthopedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in knee replacement surgery and musculoskeletal trauma. Dr. Akman maintains a surgical success rate of approximately 90%. The specialist has practiced orthopedics and traumatology since 1994.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

The doctor treats injuries of bones and joints. He treats meniscus tears and habitual shoulder dislocations. His practice also covers hip fractures and developmental dysplasia of the hip. Dr. Akman uses arthroscopy and high-precision CT scans to help achieve outcomes in joint replacement procedures.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Akman has published a collection of research papers. His work frequently appears in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. The specialist focuses on surgical methods for unstable fractures. He also researches the long-term effects of orthopedic implants and materials.

Scientific Publications

• "The results of open reduction and screw or K-wire fixation for isolated type II radial head fractures" in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (2010)
• "Radiographic and functional results of proximal femoral nail antirotation for unstable fractures" in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (2010)
• "Surgical treatment of ankylosis of the elbow due to post traumatic heterotopic ossification" in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (2010)
• "An unusual complication after syndesmotic injury: retrotibial heterotopic ossification" in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (2009)
• "Osteoid osteoma of the coronoid process causing flexion contracture of the elbow" in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (2009)
• "Long-term radiographic complications following treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures" in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (2009)
• "Unrecognized anterior compartment syndrome following ankle fracture surgery: a case report" in Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (2009)
• "Magnetic resonance imaging of tuberculous spondylitis" in Orthopedics (2003)
• "Vertebral osteomyelitis after cardiac surgery" in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2003)
• "Failure strength of bioabsorbable interference screws" in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (2003)
• "Effect of diclofenac sodium on union of tibial fractures in rats" in Advances in Therapy (2002)
• "Anterior instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis" in International Orthopaedics (2001)
• "Muscular buttonholing: an unusual cause of irreducible knee dislocation" in Arthroscopy (2001)
• "Time-dependent reduction in load to failure of wedge-type polyglyconate suture anchors" in Arthroscopy (2000)
• "Modification of Bankart reconstruction with lateral capsulotomy and suture anchors" in Bulletin–Hospital for Joint Diseases (2000)
• "Primary replacement of the humeral head in iatrogenically displaced fracture dislocations" in Injury (1998)

Professional Environment

Dr. Akman operates at the Smart–and–Green hospital in Turkey. This facility holds accreditation from JCI and ISO. The orthopedic department features the first low-dose EOS imaging device in Turkey. Every surgery room uses laminar airflow to maintain sterile environments. These surgical standards support the doctor's patient success rates.