Ankle joint replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Grohs specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on ankle joint replacement at Vienna General Hospital (AKH).

• Over 35 years of experience in orthopedics
• Deputy Chief of the Spine Unit at Medical University Vienna
• Former President of the Austrian Spine Society
• Trained in manual medicine and clinical research

Specializes in ankle joint replacement with extensive training in France. Currently practices at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in minimally invasive hip surgery in France
• Member of ISOLS and EMSOS for limb salvage and musculoskeletal oncology
• Board member of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Branch

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 Cheng Biao is Chief Physician, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor of Orthopedics at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He specializes in complex joint disease and sports trauma. His focus areas are arthroplasty and arthroscopy.

Scope includes knee and hip arthroplasty, meniscectomy, and rotator cuff, ACL, and Bankart repair. He also treats DDH, patellar and shoulder instability, axial spondyloarthritis, Kashin–Beck disease, and major‑joint osteoarthritis.

He is Deputy Head of the Arthroscopy Group, Shanghai Medical Doctor Association, and a founding member of the Chinese Shoulder & Elbow Collaborative. His awards include the Shanghai Medical Science & Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Shanghai Science & Technology Progress Award. He also serves as an international medical expert at the Shanghai World International Medical Center.

Dr. Kim Jin Gu is a Korean orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery and sports medicine. He is the Medical Director and the Sports Medicine Center Director at Myongji Hospital. His main areas are ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and transplantation, knee arthroscopy, and knee replacement. He offers pre‑treatment online consultations for international patients.

In 2022 he surpassed 3,000 ACL reconstructions over more than 25 years of practice. He trained at the University of Pittsburgh. He introduced advanced ACL techniques. His team uses the CUVIS Joint robot for precise knee replacement. He serves as Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. He is a council member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society. He serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His awards include Best Paper and Most Cited (Korean Knee Society), Best Paper (Korean Arthroscopy Society), and Best Doctor (Korean Athletic Trainers Association). He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at Inje University. He is the lead author of Knee Arthroscopy—Up‑to‑Date Guide (Springer).

Professor Bulent Erol brings 29 years of orthopedic expertise, with specialized training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

• PhD in Orthopedics and Traumatology from Marmara University
• Specializes in ankle joint replacement and orthopedic oncology
• Member of European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society
• Multiple national awards for clinical and experimental studies

Specializes in ankle joint replacement and uses stem cells for joint damage treatment. Practicing since 1993 with international training in top orthopedic centers.

• Awarded EFORT Traveling Fellowship in Belgium
• Completed internships in Israel, USA, Spain, and Austria
• Practiced in Spain from 2006 to 2013
• Uses advanced techniques including stem cell therapy

Dr. Babiak specializes in complex joint replacements and revision surgeries, with extensive international training in Poland, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden.

• Expert in surgical treatment of joint infections and inflammation
• Member of European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS)
• Lecturer on revision surgery and osteoarthritis complications
• Former head of Traumatology Department at Medical University of Warsaw

Performs 20+ joint replacements weekly – Prof. Hospodar is one of the most experienced ankle replacement specialists in the Czech Republic.

• 37 years specializing in joint replacements and arthroscopic surgeries
• Head of Orthopedic Unit at Malvazinky Hospital since 2003
• Chief Physician for Czech Olympic teams since 1995
• Uses durable Zimmer implants suitable for younger patients
• Member of Czech Society for Orthopedics and Traumatology

Specializes in ankle joint replacements using robotic assistance for precise implant placement, performed at Carolina Hospital.

• Expert in complex revision surgeries for joint replacements
• Integrates 3D printing technology to customize implants for each patient
• Treats a wide range of ankle conditions and injuries
• Performs both arthroscopic and open surgical procedures

Specializes in orthopedic procedures with years of experience in radiology, aiding precise ankle joint replacements.

• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Former specialist at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• Holds the title of Associate Professor

Dr. Onvural specializes in advanced joint procedures with international training in Switzerland and the US. He focuses on innovative orthopedic treatments.

• Fellowship-trained in orthopedics at Tepecik Education and Research Hospital
• Expertise in ankle arthroscopy and joint reconstruction
• Former injury doctor for Turkish Premier League team Altay FC

Prof Ibrahim Azboy specializes in ankle joint replacement at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with extensive academic and clinical experience.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Orthopedics Department
• Over 25 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Former Assistant Professor at Dicle University
• Awarded Associate Professor title in 2015

Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler specializes in orthopedic microsurgery and joint replacements at Avicenna Atasehir Hospital.

• Over 39 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center
• Former Head of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital
• Associate professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Serdar Toker specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on ankle joint procedures, trained internationally at Colorado University's Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre.

• Over 28 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Head of Hand Surgery Department at Necmettin Erbakan University
• Certified in FESSH European Diploma for hand surgery
• Trained in ankle arthroscopy and advanced microsurgery techniques

Dr. Cengiz Sen specializes in Revision Arthroplasty and degenerative joint diseases, bringing extensive expertise to complex ankle joint cases.

• Over 30 years of orthopedic and trauma experience
• Expert in stem cell therapy for joint conditions
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Published numerous articles on joint replacement techniques

Specializes in pediatric orthopedics and arthroplasty at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with a focus on comprehensive treatment plans.

• Lead orthopedic surgeon with expertise in hand surgery and trauma
• Completed rigorous residency at İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Skilled in diagnosing and treating diverse orthopedic conditions

Dr. Sven Rogmans specializes in minimally invasive joint replacements with 26 years of experience at Nordwest Clinic.

• Expert in conservative and operative osteoarthritis treatment
• Performs minimally invasive endo-prosthetics for hip joints
• Skilled in treating lower limb periprosthetic fractures
• Graduated from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität in Heidelberg
• Published nationally and internationally on orthopedic topics