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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.

Dr. Cengiz Sen is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He has expertise in revision arthroplasty, degenerative joint disease, congenital limb deformities, and pediatric orthopedic disorders. Dr. Sen is skilled in limb lengthening, pseudoarthrosis surgery, and managing periprosthetic infections. He is also a pioneer in using stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Sen has published many articles, especially on total knee replacement and infected nonunion. He is a professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has received the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for his academic and clinical achievements.

Dr. Burak Onvural is a board-certified microsurgeon in orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 17 years of clinical experience. He is known for his skills in treating sports injuries, joint replacements, and minimally invasive procedures such as knee and hip arthroscopy.

Dr. Onvural has worked as an orthopedic doctor for top sports clubs, including Altay FC in the Turkish Premier League. He has performed many successful surgeries, including anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions and stem cell therapies for arthritis. He received international training at the International Trauma Association in Switzerland. He is also accredited by leading orthopedic societies.

Dr. Milan Pastucha is an experienced orthopaedic specialist. He has led the Orthopaedic Department at Horovice Hospital since 2009. Dr. Pastucha works with both adult and paediatric patients. He previously held senior positions at Benesov Hospital and managed the Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic at Palas Athena in Prague.

Dr. Pastucha graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Bratislava in 1998. He earned his 1st Level Specialist Certification in Orthopaedics in 2001 and completed a postgraduate specialization in 2006. Under his leadership, the Horovice Orthopaedic Department is known for high patient satisfaction and advanced surgical results.

Dr. Suleyman Semih Dedeoglu is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports injuries, trauma surgery, and joint reconstruction. He is known internationally for his skill in both arthroscopic and open treatments of the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle.

Dr. Dedeoglu developed the ‘Dedeoğlu Technique’, an innovative method for complex shoulder fracture repair. This technique was published in JSES in 2023. He has presented his work at major international congresses, including EFORT and ICSES 2023 in Rome.

Dr. Dedeoglu has published over 100 scientific articles on joint prosthesis, fracture repair, minimally invasive trauma care, and biomechanics. He completed fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA and KSES in Korea. These experiences highlight his global expertise in joint reconstruction.

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

• Robotic knee and hip replacement surgery 

• Prosthesis revision surgery 

• Deformity (leg curvatures) 

• Shoulder and elbow diseases 

• Joint and cartilage injuries 

• Hip, knee and foot diseases 

• Arthroscopy 

• Trauma (fracture, dislocation, soft tissue injuries)

Education 

• Graduation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Eng.) 

• Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 

• Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program  Director: Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündeş) 

• Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Yale University, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation 

• The EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany 

• Master’s Degree, University of Health Science, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute, Advanced Joint Surgery Master’s Program,, Istanbul

• Specializes in knee replacement using minimally invasive techniques.
• Trained in Poland and at top international orthopedic centers.
• Holds a specialist certification in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
• Member of leading orthopedic professional organizations.
• Uses specific techniques like intermuscular access for surgeries.

Orthopedics and Traumatology

Dr. Mehmet Taşkoparan is a qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon fluent in English who specializes in spinal fracture surgery, kyphoplasty surgery, endoscopic and percutaneous spinal surgery, three-dimensional knee and hip surgery, minimally invasive trauma surgery, paediatric scoliosis and kyphosis surgery, spinal stenosis, total ankle, shoulder, and finger prostheses, total hip and knee prostheses, rheumatic knee and hip disorders, ESWT (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy) for treatment of heel spur and tennis elbow, interventional arthroscopy (sports injuries and meniscus surgery), treatment of fractures and dislocations, arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, carpal tunnel, Ulnar Tuzak, and Tarsal tunnel syndrome. He is associated with the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD), Turkish Medical Association (TMA), Turkish Spine Society, Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology, and Arthroplasty Socıety.