Habitual dislocation of the shoulder Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Akgul is an award-winning orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine and musculoskeletal disorders, with a strong academic background at Istanbul University.

• Associate Professor at Istanbul University's Orthopedics Department
• Board member of Turkish Spine Society and Turkish Orthopedic Association
• Recognized with multiple awards for research in spinal disorders
• Editor for several prestigious orthopedic journals
• Part-time practice at Koç University Hospital Spine Center

Prof. Dr. Serdar Yüksel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He focuses on spine surgery and treats spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital, he worked as an Associate Professor and Specialist Physician at leading institutions in Türkiye. His practice includes joint replacement and revision of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He also performs arthroscopic treatment for sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.

Dr. Mustafa Akkaya earned his medical degree from Gazi University (2003–2009). He completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazit University (2009–2014). He holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal System and Regenerative Medicine from the same university (2016–2020).

In 2022, he received the European Knee Society Knee Arthroplasty Traveling Researcher Fellowship in robotic knee arthroplasty. He worked as a clinical researcher at Helios ENDO‑Klinik Hamburg (2021–2022), focusing on advanced joint surgery and prosthetic infections. He also worked as a clinical researcher at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna (2014), focusing on arthroscopic joint surgery, meniscus, and cartilage. In 2013, he held the same role at ATOS Clinic Heidelberg.

Clinical interests include joint surgery, knee and hip surgery, prosthetic infections, meniscus and cartilage surgery, and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Janusz Kurek is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and sports injuries. He graduated from the Military Medical Academy in Warsaw in 1986. He gained experience at Bielański Hospital, Czerniakowski Hospital, and the American Medical Centre. He operated for many years at the ATTIS Medical Center. He is also associated with Medicover and Luxmed.

He has broad experience in arthroscopy and PRP therapies. He treats knee, ankle, and shoulder injuries and disorders, including overuse, degenerative, and post‑traumatic conditions. He also treats hallux valgus (bunions) and carpal tunnel syndrome.

He performs knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction. He also performs ankle and shoulder arthroscopy, hallux valgus surgery, carpal tunnel release, and PRP treatments.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

The doctor is a highly experienced orthopedic specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades across multiple international healthcare systems. Having completed medical training at Hacettepe University and Dokuz Eylül University, the doctor has held significant clinical and academic positions, including roles at Al-Azhar University Faculty of Medicine and various state and private hospitals in Gaza and Turkey.

With a strong commitment to professional development, the doctor maintains active memberships with the Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, TOTBİD, and the Turkish Orthopedic Research Council (TOAK). The doctor's career is defined by a dedication to orthopedic research, surgical excellence, and comprehensive patient care within diverse clinical environments.

Dr. Ertogrul specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, with advanced training from Balgrist University and Hospital for Special Surgery.

• Trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Completed observerships at top international institutions
• Over 15 years of experience of experience in orthopaedic surgery
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, bringing decades of orthopedic expertise.

• Completed orthopedic specialization with a focus on arthroplasty
• Over 34 years of experience of experience in orthopedic and trauma surgeries
• Published multiple scientific articles in orthopedic fields
• Expert in robotic knee prosthesis surgery

Head of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery at HM Montepríncipe University Hospital – specializes in Hand Surgery with a dedicated team.

• Leads a specialized Hand Surgery service
• Works alongside experts trained in prestigious institutions
• Part of a team with European diploma in Hand Surgery

Assoc. Prof. Erkam Komurcu specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on shoulder dislocations, offering expert care at Estophia Hospital.

• Associate professor with extensive training in orthopedics and traumatology
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Experienced in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for shoulder conditions
• Published multiple research papers on musculoskeletal injuries and treatments

Specializes in shoulder arthroscopy with research on recurrent dislocations – Dr. Soyarslan focuses on improving surgical outcomes at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Published studies on shoulder arthroscopy and clinical results
• Presented research at international orthopedic congresses
• Completed advanced shoulder surgery training in Verona, Italy

Specializes in arthroscopic shoulder surgery at Nanoori Hospital, with extensive experience in treating habitual shoulder dislocations.

• Member of Korean Shoulder & Elbow Society
• Expert in sports-related shoulder injuries
• Published research on shoulder joint evaluation techniques
• Former section chief at Center of Joint, Sun Hospital