Hallux Valgus - 3D Lapidus Procedure Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

Prof. Dr. Cem Coşkun Avcı is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology. He has over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his orthopedics and traumatology residency at the same institution.

He has served as a specialist and associate professor at leading healthcare institutions. His expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and sports-related injuries. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. He uses advanced orthopedic surgical techniques.

Prof. Mehmet Bulut is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, congenital musculoskeletal disorders, and complex trauma surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has treated many complex pediatric orthopedic and pelvic trauma cases.

His expertise includes developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital clubfoot, flatfoot, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes disease, pediatric fractures, limb length differences, torticollis, and deformity correction. He has authored about 70 papers in peer-reviewed journals and four book chapters. He uses evidence-based care and modern surgical techniques to improve function.

Prof. Adnan Kara is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in limb reconstruction, osseointegration for prosthetics, and amputation surgery. He has performed over 10,000 successful orthopedic procedures.

Expertise: limb lengthening with the PRECICE® 2 Magnetic Nail. Reconstruction of complex bone defects with the PRECICE Bone Transport Nail. Computer-assisted external fixation for complex deformities, osteomyelitis, and bone infections.

Clinical focus: management of limb-length differences, complex bone loss, and post-traumatic deformities. He provides personalized, evidence-based care to restore mobility and function.

Dr. Ahmed Sallam is a Professor of Orthopedic and Joint Surgery, Sports Injuries, and Complex Pelvic Surgery. His clinical practice focuses on the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal conditions affecting the knee, hip, shoulder, and other major joints.

His areas of expertise include joint replacement surgery, revision joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopic procedures, complex hip and pelvic surgery, pelvic and acetabular trauma, and orthopedic second opinions. He evaluates each patient’s medical history, imaging studies, previous treatments, and functional needs before recommending an appropriate treatment pathway.

Dr. Ahmed Sallam also provides consultations for international patients who are considering orthopedic treatment or surgery in Egypt. Patients may share their medical reports and imaging for an initial review before arranging an in-person or online consultation. International patients can receive assistance with medical coordination, hospital arrangements, appointment scheduling, treatment planning, and follow-up communication, according to their individual medical needs.

Treatment recommendations are made after appropriate clinical assessment. The final diagnosis, surgical indication, treatment plan, and expected recovery depend on the patient’s condition and direct evaluation by the treating medical team.

Specializes in the 3D Lapidus procedure for hallux valgus, a precise bunion correction technique.

• Published research in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery
• Performs a wide range of orthopedic surgeries
• Works at Risus Clinic Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specializes in advanced orthopedic procedures, including the 3D Lapidus technique for Hallux Valgus at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Over 34 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expert in robotic knee prosthesis surgery and arthroplasty
• Published numerous scientific articles on orthopedic treatments
• Associate professor with extensive academic and clinical training

Dr. Ertogrul specializes in the 3D Lapidus Procedure for Hallux Valgus, with training at top institutions like Balgrist University and Hospital for Special Surgery.

• Fellowship-trained in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, a leading facility for orthopedic care