Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics – Dr. Filibeli has extensive training in Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) at leading teaching hospitals.

• Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at University of Health Sciences
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in English and German for international patient care
• Works at Medicalpark Hospital – a top facility for pediatric orthopedics

Dr. Inmaculada Gómez Arrayás is one of the top 100 doctors in Spain according to Forbes. She serves as the Head of Traumatology at Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Dr. Arrayás is a pioneer in using navigation systems for precise joint replacement surgery. She specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee procedures and accelerated recovery protocols.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification for quality in hip and knee replacement surgeries.
• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy alongside complex joint reconstructions and revisions.
• Serves as an international member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Participates in clinical trials for venous thromboembolism prevention after joint surgery.

Specializing in hip joint surgery and pediatric orthopedics, Dr. Oruc brings focused expertise to developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

• Board-certified in orthopedics with 27 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Performs both surgical interventions and non-surgical management
• Works at Medical Park Antalya – a major orthopedic center

Associate Professor Adil Turan brings 17 years of experience of orthopedic expertise, with specialized training in pediatric hip conditions at Denver Health.

• Completed trauma research fellowship in Denver – rare US experience
• Former Chief Assistant at Antalya Training & Research Hospital
• Teaches orthopedic techniques as instructor at Health Sciences University
• Member of Turkish Sports Injuries & Knee Surgery Association

Dr. Pablo De La Cuadra is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. He heads a specialized traumatology team and leads the sports injuries unit. Dr. De La Cuadra specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for complex shoulder disorders. He holds a PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid.

• Expert in treating rotator cuff injuries and chronic shoulder instability.
• Serves as Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Performs ligament reconstructions and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
• Works at Hospital Ruber Internacional, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Spain's top hospitals.

41 years of experience specializing in pediatric orthopedics – Dr. Albiñana focuses on hip dysplasia, malformations, and Perthes disease at Quironsalud Madrid.

• Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital – one of Spain's leading pediatric centers
• Fellowship-trained at University of Iowa and Oxford University
• Published multiple studies on hip dysplasia treatments
• Regular speaker at international orthopedic conferences

Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in pediatric orthopedics, with extensive training in France on minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage
• Trained in Lyon and Chalon Sur Saone hospitals
• Experience at Ege University Department of Orthopedics
• Focuses on pediatric hip conditions and treatments

Specializing in orthopedics and traumatology for over 37 years of experience, Dr. Cilli brings extensive expertise to Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) cases at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Trained in sports medicine and knee surgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Specializes in sports injuries and arthroscopy
• Microsurgery certified – precise surgical techniques

Professor Cheng Biao is Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor of Orthopedics at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He specializes in complex joint disease and sports trauma. His focus areas are arthroplasty and arthroscopy.

Scope includes knee and hip arthroplasty, meniscectomy, and rotator cuff, ACL, and Bankart repair. He also treats DDH, patellar and shoulder instability, axial spondyloarthritis, Kashin–Beck disease, and major‑joint osteoarthritis.

He is Deputy Head of the Arthroscopy Group, Shanghai Medical Doctor Association, and a founding member of the Chinese Shoulder & Elbow Collaborative. His awards include the Shanghai Medical Science & Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Shanghai Science & Technology Progress Award. He also serves as an international medical expert at the Shanghai World International Medical Center.

Professor Marek Zbigniew Synder is a senior specialist in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal traumatology. He has decades of clinical, research, and academic experience. He earned his PhD in 1982. He completed his DSc (habilitation) in 1993. He became Professor of Medicine in 1998. He served as Regional Consultant in Orthopedics and Traumatology for the Łódź Voivodeship.

Clinical focus: pediatric orthopedics, limb lengthening, joint replacement (arthroplasty), and tendon surgery. He also performs in‑office, high‑resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound (USG) for precise diagnosis.

Academic output and mentoring: trained over 20 specialists. Co‑author of textbooks for orthopedic surgeons. Author or co‑author of about 400 scientific papers in Polish and international journals.

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci specializes in complex hip cases, including developmental dysplasia (DDH) and revision surgeries at Atlas University Hospital.

• Published research on acetabular reconstructions for severe dysplasia
• Expert in Crowe type IV hip dysplasia cases
• Trained at Istanbul University’s leading orthopedic program
• Also performs hip prosthesis procedures

Specializing in pediatric orthopedics, Dr. Elmacioglu focuses on hip dislocations and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations
• Skilled in hip and knee arthroplasty
• Handles sports injuries in pediatric cases

Prof. Omer Faruk Bilgen performs 650+ orthopedic surgeries annually, with deep expertise in hip dysplasia and joint replacements at Private Medicabil Hospital.

• 41 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association
• Developed new surgical techniques for complex hip cases
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Education Advisor for STRYKER, USA on joint replacement systems

Prof. Zagra has performed over 5,000 major orthopedic surgeries, with a focus on complex hip cases including developmental dysplasia at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi.

• Head of Hip Surgery Department I at leading Milan orthopedic center
• Specializes in both primary and revision hip replacements (25% of cases)
• Visiting professor at University of Milan's orthopedics program
• Chairman of European Hip Society Scientific Committee
• Uses latest ceramic and titanium implants for durability

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozdemir specializes in pediatric hip imaging at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• 33 years of experience of experience in radiology
• Specialized training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Works at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in diagnostic imaging for developmental hip conditions

Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler specializes in orthopedic microsurgery and hip prostheses at Avicenna Atasehir Hospital, with over 39 years of experience of experience.

• Trained in microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center
• Former Head of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital
• Associate professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in knee and hip prostheses

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics with hands-on experience at Şırnak State Hospital, focusing on Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

• Trained in pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Works with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans.
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
• Skilled in both surgical and non-surgical interventions for DDH.

Dr. Cengiz Sen specializes in Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), with extensive experience in pelvic osteotomies and hip replacements.

• Over 30 years of experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Expert in Revision Arthroplasty and congenital limb deformities
• Published research on pelvic osteotomies for acetabular dysplasia
• Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine