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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.

• 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

Dr. Adil Turan brings specialized orthopedic expertise to Osteoporosis care, with trauma research experience from Denver Health Hospital.

• Over 17 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Specialized in sports injuries and knee surgery
• Associate Professor and Instructor at Health Sciences University
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

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.

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.

Specializes in minimally invasive osteosynthesis – Dr. Serban focuses on optimal bone healing with reduced recovery time at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in arthroscopic surgery and sports injury treatment
• Handles complex fractures and post-traumatic deformities
• High success rate with tailored surgical and non-surgical techniques
• Skilled in open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)

Dr. Arunakul specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, bringing advanced treatment options to osteoporosis patients at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Trained in spine surgery at top US institutions
• Expert in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Completed fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Specializes in adult reconstructive spine surgery

Dr. Tur specializes in Osteopathy with certifications from prestigious institutions worldwide, including the International Osteopathic Association.

• Certified in Gonstead Chiropractic techniques for precise spinal adjustments
• Member of Swiss Medical Register and Association of Swiss Health Insurances
• Official representative of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada in Thailand
• Certified in Chinese Pharmacology and Nutrition for holistic treatment approaches

Associate Professor Savas Comlek specializes in pain management, with research on atypical fractures after long-term bisphosphonate use.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in anesthesiology and pain management
• Specializes in bone metastasis-induced pain treatment protocols
• Published multiple studies on osteoporosis-related conditions
• Fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain Practice
• Practices at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Mert Filibeli specializes in orthopedics and traumatology, with a focus on osteoporosis treatment at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Completed residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital
• Member of The Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 2012
• Fluent in English and German, facilitating communication with international patients
• Surgeon at Medicalpark Hospital, İzmir University of Economics

Specializes in minimally invasive spinal techniques at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital, including vertebral augmentation for osteoporosis-related fractures.

• Trained in spinal interventions at UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center
• Fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery at Desert Institute for Spine Care
• Performs vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty for spinal compression fractures
• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with spinal subspecialty

Professor Bulent Erol brings 29 years of experience of orthopedic expertise, including specialized training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

• PhD in Orthopedics and Traumatology from Marmara University
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Multiple award-winning researcher in orthopedic studies
• Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic oncology

Professor Ozan Beytemur specializes in orthopedics and traumatology with a focus on osteoporosis research and treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Professor at Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center
• Published research on osteoporosis prediction using advanced imaging techniques
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association's Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division
• Supervised theses on bone healing and osteonecrosis prevention in rats

Dr. Bozduman specializes in treating complex spine and joint conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis treatment and spinal canal stenosis
• Skilled in managing fracture and slip problems in the spine
• Experienced with knee and hip prosthesis procedures
• Addresses shoulder and knee problems effectively

Dr. Iulian Gherman specializes in orthopedic treatments with a focus on minimally invasive techniques at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in total joint replacements and ligament reconstructions
• Advocates for patient-centered approaches in complex orthopedic cases
• Experienced in traumatic injuries and oncological orthopedic procedures

Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Vienna General Hospital – a leading center for bone health.

• Extensive experience in treating complex bone disorders
• Specializes in osteoporosis management and prevention
• Works at one of Austria's top medical institutions

Dr. Tanawat Amphansap is an orthopedic surgeon focused on osteoporosis and bone disease in older adults. He earned his MD with Second Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2004.

His credentials include a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery from Police General Hospital (2010) and a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at the same hospital (2011). He completed advanced reconstruction training in shoulder and elbow at Charité – Virchow Klinikum, Germany, in 2012. He also trained in hip reconstruction at Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital Dresden, Germany, in 2012. In 2019, he specialized in metabolic bone disorders at Northern General Hospital, University of Sheffield, UK.

Specialized in orthopedic surgery with a focus on advanced techniques – Dr. Soyarslan brings extensive training and research to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over a decade of experience
• Member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association
• Published multiple studies on orthopedic conditions and treatments
• Trained in advanced arthroscopy techniques through international courses

Dr. Cataltepe brings over 29 years of experience of experience in osteoporosis treatment at leading hospitals in Istanbul.

• Specializes in osteoporosis management at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine