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Dr. Boaz Liberman, MD, is an orthopedic oncologist and sarcoma surgeon for adults and children. He directs the Orthopedic Oncology Unit and serves as Vice Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. His focus is limb-sparing cancer surgery with functional reconstruction. He performs complex joint reconstruction, revision arthroplasty, MRgFUS, and reconstruction after bone metastases.

Education and training: MD, Tel Aviv University. Orthopedic surgery residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships in Adult Reconstruction at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and in Orthopedic Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and in Orthopedic Oncology Surgery. He is a Clinical Instructor at Tel Aviv University. Memberships include the Israel Medical Association, Israel Orthopedic Association, AATB, and EATB. He also serves on national advisory committees. His research covers bone and soft tissue sarcomas, serum markers, imaging-guided therapies, MRI arthrography, and the biomechanics of bone treated with MRgFUS.

Professional experience

• 2018 – present : Head of the Traumatology Department at the International Orthopaedic Center Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid.
• 2000 – 2018 : Specialist in Hip and Knee Surgery at the International Center Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid.
• Until 2000 : Deputy Head of the Traumatology Department at the Hospital J. Puerta de Hierro, Madrid.

Education and qualifications

• 1992 : Medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Specialization in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital.

Scientific research and clinical trials

1. Phase 2B : Efficacy and safety study of PD 0348292 for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
2. CV185-047 : Comparison of the efficacy of apixaban and enoxaparin for the prevention of VTE.
3. CV185-035 : A study of prevention of deep vein thrombosis after hip replacement.
4. PRADAXA® 1160.85 : A study of the efficacy of dabigatran etexilate for the prevention of VTE following hip and knee surgery.
5. PRADAXA® 1160.84 : Evaluation of the safety of dabigatran in patients with moderate renal impairment after total renal arthroplasty.

Learning and Teaching

• 1997–2000 : Associate Professor, Department of Traumatology, Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Madrid.

Specialization and innovation

• Knee replacement : Using the latest generation navigation systems, Rapid Recovery and ERAS protocols for accelerated recovery.
• Hip Replacement : Minimally Invasive Techniques and Improved Restorative Protocols.
• Arthroscopic surgery : Treatment of diseases of the knee and hip joints.
• Non-surgical treatment : Introduction of innovative infiltration techniques for joint pathology.

Recognition and achievements

• 2022 : Included in the Forbes list as one of the 100 best doctors in Spain , recognized for leadership and innovation in joint surgery using navigation technologies.
• Since 2008 : ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality of hip and knee replacement surgeries.

Membership in professional organizations

• International Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons .
• Member of the Spanish Association of Arthroscopy .

The doctor has established himself as a pioneer in the field of joint surgery, introducing innovative technologies such as navigation systems and minimally invasive approaches. His achievements and approach to patient recovery make him one of the leading specialists in Spain.

Dr. Lee Kyung Hoon is an orthopedic specialist and department head. He treats degenerative arthritis and knee and hip disorders. He performs knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty. He also treats foot and ankle conditions, shoulder problems such as frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears, osteoporosis, and fractures and other extremity injuries.

He earned his MD from The Catholic University of Korea. He completed his orthopedic residency at The Catholic Medical Center. He finished a fellowship and served as a clinical instructor at Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as department head at Nasarath International and Himchan General Hospital Incheon. He was also director at Himchan Hospital Incheon and Medrex Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopedic Association, the Korean Knee Society, the Korean Fracture Society, the Korean Hip Society, the Korean Arthroscopy Society, and the Catholic University Knee Research Society. He completed TPI training and a microsurgery workshop.

Assoc. Prof. Serdar Toker brings 28 years of experience of orthopedics experience to Private Yüzyıl Hospital, including specialized training in trauma surgery.

• Fellowship at Colorado University's Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center
• Former Head of Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• European Diploma from Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
• Certified in microsurgery and complex trauma procedures

Dr. Pablo de la Cuadra (Pablo Cuadra de la Virgili) is an orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist in Madrid. He specializes in sports injuries and shoulder surgery at Hospital Ruber Internacional, where he has worked since 1999. He has over 25 years of experience. He leads a multidisciplinary unit and heads a specialized traumatology team. He is a recognized expert in complex shoulder disorders. He uses advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for instability and rotator cuff injuries.

Accreditations: MD (1993) and PhD in Medicine (2001), Autonomous University of Madrid. Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology after residency at Hospital Puerta de Hierro (1995–1999). Current roles: Orthopedic Specialist at Centro Médico Habana (1999–present) and Specialist Physician at Hospital Puerta de Hierro (2000–present). He is also an Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Autonomous University of Madrid.

Dr. Radu Ciuvica specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures, ensuring faster recovery for hip fracture patients at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Holds a PhD in Medical Sciences with research on modern orthopaedic techniques
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery – repairs joints through small incisions
• Manages both acute trauma cases and chronic degenerative conditions
• Active in complex joint disorder management and reconstructive surgery

Specializes in limb lengthening and deformity correction – Dr. Goldman brings world-class expertise from Hadassah Medical Center and Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

• Trained at one of the top orthopedic hospitals in the U.S.
• Expert in the Ilizarov method for complex reconstructions
• Handles both pediatric and adult cases
• Honored for achievements in limb lengthening
• Member of North American limb lengthening society

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Specializing in orthopedic trauma with 17 years of experience of experience – Dr. Filibeli focuses on hip fractures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Fluent in English and German for international patient care
• Trained at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in pain management, particularly for hip fractures, at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist with advanced training
• Published research on atypical femoral fractures and pain management
• Expert in ultrasound-guided interventions for lumbosacral pain
• Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in minimally invasive techniques for hip fractures at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of the Regina Maria network.

• Expert in total joint replacements and complex orthopedic cases
• Strong advocate for patient-centered, modern surgical approaches
• Experienced in both surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal treatments
• Skilled in managing traumatic injuries and preserving limb function

Professor Bulent Erol brings 29 years of experience of orthopedic expertise to hip fracture care at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• PhD in Orthopedics and Traumatology from Marmara University
• Trained at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology
• Multiple award-winning researcher in orthopedic studies
• Active member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society

Dr. Ionut Serban specializes in complex fractures and minimally invasive techniques at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
• Focuses on reducing recovery time and preventing complications
• Skilled in both surgical and non-surgical fracture management
• Specializes in post-traumatic deformity correction

Over 27 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery – Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in trauma surgery and hip procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in France on minimally invasive hip surgical techniques
• Board member of the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors branch
• Expert in orthopedic oncology and complex trauma cases
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

Prof. Dr. Şevki Erdem is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with expertise in spine surgery, deformity correction, and complex spinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University in Erzurum. He completed specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Erciyes University. Over several decades in leading Turkish hospitals, he has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions. He has also trained future spine surgeons. In 2013, the Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year.

He currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He provides advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fractures, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. He also performs joint replacement.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.