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EDUCATION

Balgrist University, Zurich

• Shoulder and Elbow Observership, Feb 8th - March 23rd, 2023

Bezmialem Vakif University

• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Program, March 1st - July 2nd, 2021

Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Hospital for Special Surgery, USA

• Observership, May 2nd - June 30th, 2016

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical School, 2003–2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Kilis State Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2017-2019

Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2019-2020

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2020-2024

Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2024-present

EXPERIENCE

1997 – today

Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist

1996 – 1997

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor

1992 – 1996

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Orthopedics and Traumatology, Specialist

1992 – 1996

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Assistant Physician

1987 – 1991

Adana Reşat Bey Health Center

General practitioner

1985 – 1987

Trabzon Maçka (Compulsory Service)

General practitioner 

CLINICAL FOCUS 

Sports Injuries

Orthopedic Trauma

Knee Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy

EDUCATION

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Medical Education

Dr. Omer Kays Unal is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports injuries, complex fractures, and arthroscopic surgery. He is known for introducing and regenerative treatments in orthopedics. These therapies have helped improve patient recovery and outcomes.

Dr. Unal has published more than 30 articles in top orthopedic journals. He has also presented many original studies at national and international conferences. His research in biomechanics has influenced implant design and surgical methods, especially in hip surgery and ACL reconstruction.

He is an Associate Professor at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. Dr. Unal is a member of several orthopedic associations and has received many awards. His work is widely cited, showing his strong impact on orthopedic science and clinical care.

Op. Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş graduated from İzmir Private Turkish College in 1986. He completed his medical education at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1992 and 1996, he specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İzmir Atatürk Hospital. Between 2000 and 2006, Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş operated his own private clinic at the same time, where he managed his patients and performed surgeries at an affiliated private hospital with which he had an agreement. Due to unchanged regulations during that period, he was also able to work at a state hospital in addition to managing his private clinic and conducting surgeries at the affiliated private hospital. From 1997 to 2012, he continued his career as a chief resident at the same hospital. Between 2012 and 2021, he worked at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital. After retiring from public service in 2021, he worked at Özel Ege Yaşam Hospital and Özel Ege İnci Surgical Medical Center. Since 2023, he has been practicing medicine in his private clinic. He is proficient in English. Married and a father of two, he is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Turkey Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.

Dr. Abdurrahim Gözen, born in 1982 in Gercüş, Batman, is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology with a focus on pediatric orthopedics, trauma, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty. After graduating from Istanbul University Medical Faculty, he completed his residency at Yüzüncü Yıl University. With over six years of professional experience in both state and private hospitals, Dr. Gözen is an active member of associations like TOTBİD and TUSYAD. He has participated in numerous national and international conferences, consistently enhancing his expertise in orthopedic surgery and advancing patient care practices.

Education and Work

• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / Medical Education / 2007
• Haseki Training and Research Hospital / Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic / Specialization Training / 2014
• Çankırı State Hospital / 2017
• Haseki Training and Research Hospital / Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic / 2020
• Gaziosmanpaşa Medicalpark Hospital

Publications

1. Bayram, E., Yıldırım, C., Ertürk, A. K., Yılmaz, M., & Atlıhan, D. (2021). Comparison of the efficacy of irrigation with epinephrine or tranexamic acid on visual clarity during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A double-blind, randomized-controlled study. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 32(1), 115.
2. Bayram, E., Mahmud Aydin, M. E., Ekinci, M., Yildirim, C., & Yilmaz, M. (2021). Comparison of Upper Elbow Cast and Splint in Type II Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Pediatric Patients. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin, 59(3).
3. Yilmaz, M., Gulabi, D., Kaya, I., Bayram, E., & Cecen, G. S. (2016). The effect of amputation level and age on outcome: an analysis of 135 amputees. European Journal of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology.
4. Ordu, S., Bayram, E., Çetinus, E., Kaya, İ., & Yılmaz, M. (2014). The Relationship of Meniscal Tear Types with Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Osteochondral Lesions in Patients Under Fifty Years of Age. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin.
5. Kaya, I., Uğraş, A., Sungur, I., Yılmaz, M., Bayram, E., Ertürk, A., & Çetinus, E. (2013). Hip arthroscopy: the Haseki experience. The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Etfal Hospital, 
6. Yılmaz, M., Ordu, S., Bayram, E., Sungur, İ., & Çetinus, E. (2014). Short-Term Outcomes of Patients Performed with Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty in Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin 
   Bayram, E., Kaya, İ., Alkaş, M., Yılmaz, M., Ordu, S., & Çetinus, M. E. (2014). Risk Factors for Hip Fractures in Advanced Age Patients. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin.
7. Malkoc, M., Korkmaz, O., Bayram, E., Seker, A., Yılmaz, M., & Isyar, M. (2014). Comparison of Short Term Results of Type IIB2 Middle Third Clavicular Fractures Treated with Figure of Eight Bandage and Locked Plate Fixation. Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine
8. Kaya, İ., Ertürk, A., Uğraş, A., Bayram, E., Sungur, İ., Yılmaz, M., ... & Çetinus, E. Arthroscopic Bankart Repair in Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocations. Şişli Etfal Medical Bulletin.
9. Korkmaz, M., Şener, N., Bayram, E., Yılmaz, M., & Çetinus, M. E. (2015). Diabetic Foot Wounds and Our Clinical Experience. Medical Journal of Bakirkoy, 11(2).
10. Kaya, İ., Uğraş, A., Ertürk, A., Bayram, E., Sungur, İ., Ordu, S., ... & Çetinus, E. (2013). Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Medical Bulletin of Sisli Etfal Hospital.
11. Bayram, E., Ertürk, A. K., Yıldırım, C., Atlıhan, D., Çetinus, M. E., & Yılmaz, M. (2018). Short-Term Results of Shoulder Instability Surgery. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin, 56(2).
12. Yildirim, C., Demirel, M., Bayram, E., Ekinci, M., & Yılmaz, M. (2022). Acromion-Axillary Nerve Distance and Its Relation to the Arm Length in the Prediction of the Axillary Nerve Position: A Clinical Study. Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Research.
13. Bayram, E., Yunlu, M., Gulabi, D., Bozdag, E., Yilmaz, M., & Atlihan, D. (2022). Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Fracture Healing in Rats. Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 30.
14. Güler, O., Bayram, E., Yılmaz, M., Erdil, M. E., Uğraş, A. A., & Mahiroğulları, M. (2015). Effective of Postoperative Shoulder Imbalance on Patient Satisfaction with Surgical Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
15. Yıldırım, C., Muslu, D. C., Muratoğlu, O. G., Ordu, S., Aydın, Ö. A., & Bayram, E. (2020). Acute Septic Arthritis Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment Management in Haseki Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic. Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin, 58(1).
16. Bayram, E., Kaya, İ., Sungur, İ., Yılmaz, M., Ordu, S., Uǧraş, A. A., & Çetinus, M. E. (2014). Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Haseki Medical Bulletin.

Education & Specialization

• 2003 to 2009  Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 2010 to 2015  Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics & Traumatology Specialization
• 2022  Associate Professor, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2018  Fellowship in Knee-Hip Arthroplasty & Knee-Shoulder Arthroscopy, St. Joseph Bruderkrankenhaus Paderborn, Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Paderborn, Germany
• 2017 to 2018  Orthopedic Specialist, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education & Research Hospital
• 2015 to 2017  Orthopedic Specialist, Turhal State Hospital
• 2009 to 2010  General Practitioner, Erzincan Community Health Center
• 2009 to 2010  Assistant Doctor, Anatomy Department, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• -International Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology Association 
• -European Pediatric Orthopedic Association
  -Turkish Sports Traumatology Association, Arthroscopy & Knee Surgery
• -Turkish Spine Association
• -Turkish Arthroplasty Association
• -Turkish Orthopedics & Traumatology Association
• -Turkish Medical Association

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTHDAY:

April 26, 1977, İzmir, Turkey

FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

English

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1983 – 1988 | Fatih Mehmet Primary School, Konak, İzmir

1988 – 1991 | Beştepeler Middle School, Konak, İzmir

1991 – 1994 | İzmir Karataş High School, Konak, İzmir

1994 – 2000 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir

2000 – 2006 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and

Traumatology – Residency Training

2004 – 2005 | Centre Livet Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital, Lyon, France

2006 – 2007 | Diyarbakır Ergani State Hospital

2008 – 2009 | Erdek Naval Base Chief Medical Office, Balıkesir

2007 – Present | Hand and Microsurgery, Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital, İzmir –

Currently working as a full-time specialist physician

HAND SURGERY TRAINING:

Completed a one-year training in the Hand Surgery Department during his residency at the

Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic.

Since December 2007, has been working in a hospital specializing in hand surgery and

microsurgery.

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity

Turkish Society of Sports Injuries and Arthroscopy

Turkish Council of Orthopedic Education and Research

Reconstructive Microsurgery Society

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:

November 6, 1974, İzmir, Turkey

FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

English (2011 ÜDS Spring Term Foreign Language Exam Score: 78.750)

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1986 – 1993 | Bornova Anatolian High School, İzmir

1993 – 1999 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir

1999 – 2005| Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and

Traumatology – Residency Training

Thesis: Treatment Outcomes of Kienböck’s Disease (2005)

Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Oğuz Özdemir

2003 – 2004 | Centre Livet Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital, Lyon, France

2007 – 2008 | Military Hospital, Çanakkale (Compulsory Military Service)

2005 – Present | Hand and Microsurgery, Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital,

İzmir

Education:

Karşıyaka Boys High School (1967 to 1973)

Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1973 to 1979)

Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (1980 to 1984)

Experience:

Kütahya Askeri Hastanesi (1984 to 1985)

Bingöl Devlet Hastanesi (1985 to 1986)

Alsancak Devlet Hastanesi (1986 to 1989)

Buca SSK Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (1989 to 1991)

Würzburg University Hand Surgery, Germany

Indianapolis Hand Center, Indianapolis, USA

EMOT Hastanesi, İzmir (1991 to present)

Members of:

TOTBID (Turkish Orthopaedic Traumatology Association) - President (2013 to 2015)

TEÜCD (Turkish Society of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery) - President (2010 to 2012)

Turkish Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association - Founding Member

FESSH (Federation of Hand-Surgery Societies of Europe of the Hand) - Congress President (2013)

ASSH (American Society for Surgery of the Hand) - International Member

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Association

Publications:

Sonographic assessment of transverse carpal ligament after open surgical release of the carpal tunnel.

The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow.

Risk factors for occupational hand injuries: relationship between agency and finger.

Finger replantations after ring avulsion amputations.

What kinds of hand injuries are more likely to result in amputation? An analysis of 6549 hand injuries.

Epidemiology of injuries treated at a hand and microsurgery hospital.

Long-term results of major upper extremity replantations.

Ultrasonographic evaluation of iatrogenic peripheral nerve injuries in the upper extremity.

Comparison between two mini incision techniques utilized in carpal tunnel release.

Elbow arthrolysis in severely stiff elbows.

The effect of dorsal cortical comminution on radiographic results of unstable distal radius fractures treated with closed reduction and K-wire fixation.

The importance of the finger extension test in the diagnosis of occult wrist ganglion.

Accidental use of the median nerve as an interposition material in first carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty.

Can we use nerve gliding exercises in women with carpal tunnel syndrome?

Reconstruction of skin and tendon defects from wound complications after Achilles tendon rupture.

Should the amputations of the great toe be replanted?

Correlation of magnetic resonance imaging and intraoperative punctate bleeding to assess the vascularity of scaphoid nonunion.

Reconstruction of soft tissue and bone defects in the lower extremity with free flaps.

Heterotopic replantation.

Eight years of experience in crush and avulsion-type finger amputation.

Rolling belt injuries in children.

Replantations and their functional results: the Turkish experience.