Suleyman Semih Dedeoglu

Dr. Suleyman Semih Dedeoglu is an orthopedic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He is the inventor of the Dedeoğlu Technique for repairing complex shoulder fractures. This method was published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES) in 2023. At that time, it was introduced as a new approach for fracture repair.

Specialization and Medical Interests

Dr. Dedeoglu specializes in sports injuries, trauma surgery, and joint reconstruction. He uses both arthroscopic and open surgical methods to treat complex injuries. His clinical focus includes:

• Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle — a minimally invasive technique using a small camera to repair joints
• Prosthetic surgery for the knee, hip, and shoulder (Joint Arthroplasty)
• Treatment of cartilage injuries and joint diseases
• Hand and upper extremity surgery and reconstruction
• Treatment of orthopedic fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue trauma

Academic Achievements and Research

Dr. Dedeoglu has published over 100 scientific articles in international journals. His research covers joint prosthesis, fracture repair, and minimally invasive trauma care. He also conducts studies on biomechanics, which examines how mechanical principles apply to living organisms. Furthermore, he frequently presents his findings at major global congresses.

He received notable invitations to speak at the EFORT congress and the ICSES 2023 in Rome. Additionally, the specialist serves on the Ethics Committee of the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology. This committee oversees the moral and professional standards of medical research and practice.

Work Experience

• Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – Orthopedic Surgeon
• Istanbul Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital – Professor, Chief Physician, and Clinical Training Officer
• Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu State Hospital – Clinical Administrative Responsibility
• Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• Ordu Ünye State Hospital – State Service Obligation

Education and International Training

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine – Specialty Training in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Thomas Jefferson University, USA – Orthopedic Trauma Research Fellowship
• South Korea – Traveling Fellowship Award from the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (KSES)
• Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine – Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship

Professional Memberships

• European Society For Surgery Of The Shoulder And The Elbow (SECEC)
• Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)
• Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)
• Turkish Society of Shoulder Elbow Surgery
• Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Medical Chamber