Injuries of bones and joints Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Marek Aleksander Synder is a specialist in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. He focuses on restoring mobility through non-surgical care and minimally invasive or arthroscopic surgery. He earned his PhD in 2020 for research on Perthes disease.

He is part of the medical team at the Central Teaching Hospital (CKD) in Łódź. He performs surgeries at Księży Młyn Medical Center, Salve Hospital, and the Hospital in Brzeziny.

Clinical scope includes shoulder, hip, knee, pelvic, and groin pain. He treats osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. He treats fractures, spinal injuries, and general trauma, as well as overuse conditions such as tennis elbow, heel spurs, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dr. Michał Przybył is a specialist in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. He studied at the Medical University of Łódź and Clark University.

He focuses on minimally invasive joint surgery. He has many years of experience in hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears. He also performs total hip and knee replacement and complex ligament reconstruction (ACL, PCL, ATFL).

In-office ultrasound (USG) allows immediate diagnosis and guides treatment. He treats osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, spine and shoulder conditions, strains, and bunion (hallux) problems. He sees patients in Łódź.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

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. Thawat Prasitathikun, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon. He diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders.

He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. He is a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

His expertise includes bone and joint conditions, fractures, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, and trauma. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered orthopaedic care.

Dr. Camilo Escobar is a sports medicine physician in Medellín, Colombia. He has a strong clinical background. He focuses on functional assessment and personalized exercise plans.

He uses functional tests to measure physical capacity and guide treatment. He cares for patients with musculoskeletal conditions and active individuals. He works with physiotherapists, orthopedists, nutritionists, and trainers to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care.

He has worked as a physician in several institutions. He has also served as a sports medicine delegate at multiple sporting events.

The doctor is a highly regarded specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, currently serving as the Head of the Traumatology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, the doctor possesses extensive expertise in sports traumatology, knee and shoulder surgery, and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. The doctor has provided medical care to the Spanish National Swimming Team since 1996 and serves as an editor for the European journal KSST.

Recognized for excellence in musculoskeletal injury treatment and degenerative joint conditions, the doctor is an active member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, and has received awards for outstanding clinical research.

Professor Bulent Erol brings over 29 years of expertise in orthopedics and traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology
• Recipient of multiple scientific awards in the field
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society

With 28 years in anesthesiology and critical care, Dr. Soltanzadeh specializes in complex pain management cases at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Çapa Medical Faculty
• Expert in pain management (algology) with additional training in Germany
• Active member of international anesthesiology societies
• Published research presented at global anesthesia congresses
• Provides multilingual care in 7 languages for diverse patients

Specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopic surgeries – Dr. Sahiner combines trauma surgery expertise with advanced joint procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performs knee, hip, and shoulder prosthesis surgeries
• Skilled in deformity and lengthening procedures
• Special focus on sports-related injuries
• Trained in both adult and pediatric trauma cases

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and complex joint surgeries – Dr. Elmacioglu focuses on hip and knee arthroplasty at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations
• Handles sports injuries with specialized techniques
• Skilled in hip dislocations and pediatric cases

Specializes in scoliosis treatment, spinal fractures, and joint issues like knee and hip prostheses at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating heel spurs and foot/ankle problems
• Handles complex shoulder and knee conditions
• Addresses coccyx pain and spinal canal stenosis

Dr. Hasan Kalkan specializes in arthroscopic surgeries and joint replacements with extensive experience in trauma surgery and soft tissue tumor excisions.

• Performs arthroscopic debridement and microfracture surgeries
• Skilled in arthroscopic meniscectomy and ACL reconstruction
• Expert in knee, shoulder, and hip replacement surgeries
• Handles hallux valgus surgery for toe deformities
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Josef Grohs is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine conditions at Vienna General Hospital (AKH), with extensive leadership in the Austrian Spine Society.

• Specialist for Orthopaedic Surgery since 1998
• Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at Medical Univ. Vienna since 2004
• President of the Austrian Spine Society from 2009-2011
• Board Member of the Austrian Spine Society since 2002

Dr. Burcin Kececi specializes in orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgeries, bringing advanced techniques from international training.

• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery in France
• Expert in pediatric orthopedics, bone tumors, and sports injuries
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch
• Performs knee and hip prosthesis surgeries
• Member of European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in minimally invasive orthopedic techniques at Ponderas Academic Hospital, part of Romania's Regina Maria network.

• Expert in total joint replacements and ligament reconstructions
• Handles complex traumatic and oncological orthopedic cases
• Advocate for patient-centered, modern treatment approaches
• Skilled in arthroscopic procedures for joint injuries