Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Kays ÜNAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology

Medical Fields of Interest

Sports Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation,

Arthroscopic Surgery of Articular Cartilage and Ligament Injuries,

Treatment of Complex Bone Fractures

Cell Applications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree-Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English Medicine) 2000-2007

Residency-Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2007-2012

Experiences

2007-2012 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Assistant Doctor

2013 - 2016 İstanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital - Orthopedics Specialist

2016 - 2017 Çerkezköy State Hospital-Orthopedics Specialist / Attending Physician

2017 - 2018 Çorlu State Hospital-Orthopedics Specialist

2018 - 2022 Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Dr. Lect. / Associate Prof. Dr.

2022-Still Liv Hospital Vadistanbul - Associate Prof.Dr.

Research

• Evaluation of axillary nerve integrity and shoulder functions in patients who underwent lateral deltoid splitting approach, Clinical Research Maltepe University Hospital - İstanbul - Turkey, Research, 01.02.2015 -01.07.2018 (National)

• Radiological and clinical outcomes of medial approach open reduction by using two intervals in developmental dysplasia of the hip., Clinical Research, Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Istanbul - Turkey, Research,

• Effect of Repeated Sterilization by Different Methods on Strength of Carbon Fiber Rods Used in External Fixator Systems., Clinical Research , Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Istanbul - Turkey, Research, 01.12.2016 -01.06.2017 (National)

• Thigh pain might be a prodromal symptom of atypical fracture in long term biphosphonate users, Clinical Research, Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Istanbul - Turkey, Research, 01.01.2014 -01.10.2014 (National)

• GUse of provisional K wires instead of Poller screws for treatment of diametaphyseal fractures of the distal femur and proximal and distal tibia., Clinical Research, Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Istanbul - Turkey, Research, 01.12.2012 -01.09.2014 (National)

• Motorcycle injuries in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Risk factors, injury characteristics and hospital costs, Clinical Research, Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Istanbul - Turkey, Research, 01.01.2014 -01.08.2014 (National)

• Precise placement of lag screws in operative treatment of trochanteric femoral fractures with a new guide system., Clinical Research, Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Istanbul - Turkey, Research, 01.10.2011 -01.12.2012 (National)

• Graft retaining debridement in patients with septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction., Clinical Research, Uludag University Hospital - Bursa - Turkey, Research, 01.10.2009 -01.03.2010 (National)

• Reconstruction of Femoral Bone Defects in Total Hip Prosthesis Revision Cases with Structural Shaft Allograft, Clinical Research, Uludag University Hospital - Bursa - Turkey, 01.10.2008 -01.06.2009 (National)

Publications

• ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, DEMİR CİHAN, NAJAFOV TURAN, UGUTMEN ENDER (2021). The Effects of Proximal Fibular Osteotomy on the Knee and Ankle Joints: A Finite Element Analysis. Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca, 88(4), 313-320.

• ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER (2020). Comparison of the Results of Hook Plate and Endo-Button Used in the Surgical Treatment of Acromioclavicular Joint Separation. Cureus, 12(12), Doi: 10.7759/cureus.11987

• ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, SUR ÜNAL ÜLKÜ, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, DEMİRAĞ BURAK (2020). Comparison of Outcomes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions Using Patellar Tendon or Hamstring Tendon Autografts with Femoral Cross-pin Fixation. Anadolu Clinic Journal of Medical Sciences, 25(3), 192-199., Doi: 10.21673/anadoluklin.735533

• ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, Ateş Miruna Florentina,DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER,UGUTMEN ENDER (2020). Evaluation of axillary nerve integrity and shoulder functions in patients who underwent lateral deltoid splitting approach. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 4(8), 645-648., Doi: 10.28982/josam.777069

• ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ,SUR ÜNAL ÜLKÜ,MUTLU HASAN HÜSEYİN,ÖZKUT AFŞAR TİMUÇİN,ESENKAYA İRFAN (2018). Effect of Repeated Sterilization by Different Methods on Strength of Carbon Fiber Rods Used in External Fixator Systems. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 32(8), 425-430., Doi: 10.1097/ BOT.0000000000001224

• ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER (2021). Wrist Fixator for Distal Intraarticular Fractures of Radius Comparison of Mid-Term Outcomes of Patients with Open Reduction and Plate Screws. Fırat University Health Sciences Medical Journal, 35(2), 127- 133.

• ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER (2020). Comparison of different dynamization techniques applied in tibial fracture cases with fracture union problem after intramedullary nail application. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 46(3), 329-335., Doi: 10.32708/uutfd.799044

• ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER (2021). Wrist Fixator for Distal Intraarticular Fractures of Radius Comparison of Mid-Term Outcomes of Patients with Open Reduction and Plate Screws. Fırat University Health Sciences Medical Journal, 35(2), 127- 133.

• DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2022). A New Fluoroscopy Technique for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 30(1), 1-4., Doi: 10.1590/1413- 785220223001e246231

• DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2021). Using autograft in the surgical treatment of isolated distal ulna fractures with open reduction internal fixation improves short-term clinical outcomes: 11 years of experience. Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research, 107(8), 103082, Doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103082

• SÖYLEMEZ MEHMET SALİH,Demiroğlu Murat,Aydın Davut,AKPINAR FUAT,Kılıç Bülent, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS,ÖZKAN KORHAN (2019). Is there a relationship between the lengths of the ipsilateral clavicle and the ulna? An anthropometric and statistical study. ARCHIVES OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 4(2), 86-89., Doi: 10.25000/acem.571566

• DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, NAJAFOV TURAN, UGUTMEN ENDER (2022). Novel lateral support system increases stability and reduces angular error in total hip arthroplasty: A case control study. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 6(2), 186-190., Doi: 10.28982/josam.1049928

• ÖZKUT AFŞAR TİMUÇİN, İYETİN YUSUF, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, SÖYLEMEZ MEHMET SALİH, UYGUR MEHMET ESAT, ESENKAYA İRFAN (2018). Radiological and clinical outcomes of medial approach open reduction by using two intervals in developmental dysplasia of the hip. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 52(2), 81-86., Doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2018.01.006

• POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ, SÖYLEMEZ MEHMET SALİH, ÖZKUT AFŞAR TİMUÇİN, ESENKAYA İRFAN, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, KILINÇOĞLU VOLKAN (2016). Use of provisional K wires instead of Poller screws for treatment ofdiametaphyseal fractures of the distal femur and proximal and distal tibia. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 82(3), 579- 585.

• POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ, SÖYLEMEZ MEHMET SALİH, ÖZKUT AFŞAR TİMUÇİN, UYGUR MEHMET ESAT, KEMAH BAHATTİN, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2015). Precise placement of lag screws in operative treatment of trochanteric femoral fractures with a new guide system. Injury, 46(11), 2190-2195., Doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.06.003

• AVCI CEM COŞKUN, ÖZKAN FEYZA ÜNLÜ, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, Türkmen İsmail, KURTULMUŞ TUHAN, SAKA GÜRSEL, SAĞLAM NECDET (2015). Thigh pain might be a prodromal symptom of atypical fracture in long term bisphosphonate users. Turkish Journal of Geriatrics 18(1), 87-91.

• DEMİRAĞ BURAK, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, ÖZAKIN CÜNEYT (2011). Graft retaining debridement in patients with septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 45(5), 342- 347., Doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2011.2469

• DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2021). Deltoid Ligament Repair in Addition to Syndesmotic Fixation in Distal Fibula Fractures is Associated with Better Clinical Results in Midand- Long-term Follow-up: A Comparative Study. Bagcilar Medical Bulletin, 6(4), 431-437., Doi: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2021.05.068

• SUR ÜNAL ÜLKÜ, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2021). Severe gonarthrosis without pain and disability: A case report. Maltepe Medical Journal, 13(3), 111-114., Doi: 10.35514/mtd.2021.58

• DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2021). Clinical and Radiologic Results of Two Different Proximal Femur Nails Used in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures. Journal of Faculty of Medicine, SDU 28(3), 441-447., Doi: 10.17343/sdutfd.856822

• DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2020). Comparison of long-stemmed cementless hemiarthroplasty with proximal femur nail in unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures over 85 years of age. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 4(10), 857-860., Doi: 10.28982/josam.798123

• DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2022). Long-Term Outcome of Electrodiagnostic Values and Symptom Improvement After Carpal Tunnel Release: A Retrospective Cohort Study. The Journal of Hand Surgery, 47, Doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.04.003

• UYGUR MEHMET ESAT, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, ESENKAYA İRFAN, KEMAH BAHATTİN,BAŞARAN HÜSEYİN (2014). Motorcycle injuries in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Risk factors, injury characteristics and hospital costs. Göztepe Medical Journal, 29(4), 230-235., Doi: 10.5222/J.GOZTEPETRH.2014.230

• BİLGEN MUHAMMET SADIK, ÖNCAN TEVFİK, KÜÇÜKALP ABDULLAH, KARA HASAN, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, BİLGEN ÖMER FARUK (2009). Reconstruction of Femoral Bone Defects with Structural Shaft Allograft in Total Hip Replacement Revision Cases. Journal of Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 35(1), 37-40.

• TULGAR SERKAN, SELVİ ONUR, ŞENTÜRK ÖZGÜR, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, THOMAS DAVİD TERENCE, ÖZER ZELİHA (2019). The Maltepe combination: Novel parasacral interfascial plane block and lumbar erector spinae plane block for surgical anesthesia in transfemoral knee amputation. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 57, 95-96., Doi: 10.1016/j. jclinane.2019.03.024

• TULGAR SERKAN, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, THOMAS DAVİD TERENCE, ÖZER ZELİHA (2019). A novel modification to ultrasound guided lumbar erector spinae plane block: Tulgar approach. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 56, 30-31., Doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2019.01.016

Memberships

• Maltepe Medical Journal, Journal Secretary and Editorial Board Member, Member , 2021

• Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association, Member , 2021

• urkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council, Member , 2016

• Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association, Member , 2015

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, Member , 2014Editorial

•Skin and Trauma, Book, Editor, Publisher: Livre de Lyon, Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infection in Orthopedic Surgery, Book, Editor, Publisher: Akademisyen Publishing House, Chapters in national/international books

• Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection in Orthopedic Surgery, Chapter title: Surgical Factors (2020) ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, Akademisyen Publishing House, Editor: Mirza Zafer Dağtaş, Ömer Kays Ünal, Edition:1, Pages 173, ISBN:978-625-7707-36-7, Turkish(Scientific Book)

• Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection in Orthopedic Surgery, Chapter title: Assessment of physical conditions (2020). ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, Akademisyen Kitabevi, Editör: Mirza Zafer Dağtaş, Ömer Kays Ünal, Edition:1, Pages 173, ISBN:978-625-7707-36-7, Turkish(Scientific Book)

• Trauma: Emergency Service Management, Chapter name: Femoral Head, Femoral Neck, Trochanteric, -Intertrochanteric, Subtrochanteric Fracture, Traumatic Hip Dislocation and Femur Diaphysis Fracture -(2017)., POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, Yeditepe Üniversitesi Publishing House, Editor:Can Aktaş, Baki Ekçi, Issue:1, Page Number 613, ISBN:978-975-307-073-7, Turkish(Scientific Book)

• Complications in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Chapter name: Complications of Intramedullary Nails (2016). POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ,ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, Editor: Önder Kalenderer, Melih Güven, Issue:1, Page Number 943, ISBN:978-605-6600-75-3, Turkish(Scientific Book)

• Orthopedic Surgery Operative Techniques, Chapter name: Primary and Metastatic Tumors of Spinal Cord: Total En Block Spondylectomy (2015)., AKESEN BURAK, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, Güneş Tıp Publishing Houses, Editor: Prof. Dr. Mustafa BAŞBOZKURT, Prof. Dr. Selçuk BÖLÜKBAŞI, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dr. Akif M. ÖZTÜRK, Prof. Dr. Alpaslan ŞENKÖYLÜ, Prof. Dr. Cemil YILDIZ, Issue: 1, Page Number 5344, ISBN: 9789752775695, Turkish (Book Translation), Papers presented in scientific meetings

ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, NAJAFOV TURAN, DEMİR CİHAN, AKPINAR FUAT, UGUTMEN ENDER(2021). Medial Plating Versus Newly Designed Intramedullary Nail with Distal Interlocking System for Distal Tibia Fractures – A Biomechanical Study with Finite Element Analysis. II. International Ankara Multidisciplinary Studies Congress, 370-372. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2020). A New Fracture Model In Rats. 28th Annual Meeting European Orthopaedic Research Society, 388-388. (Abstract Paper/Poster)

ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER,DEMİR CİHAN,NAJAFOV TURAN,UGUTMEN ENDER (2020). The Effects Of Proximal Fibular Osteotomy On The Knee And Ankle Joints A Finite Element Analysis. 28th Annual Meeting European Orthopaedic Research Society, 244-245. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2019). Rare Complication of Partial Hip Prosthesis. 4th Bezmialem Orthopedics Meeting, 46-46. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2019). Ethical Issues in Orthopedics. The 8th International Congress of Islamic Medical History and Ethics, 162-163. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2019). Comparison of Cementless Parsiel Hip Prosthesis and Intramedullary Hip Nailing in Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures Above 85 Years of Age. 2nd Turkish World Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, 51-51. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER (2019). The Effect of Removal of the Distal Dynamic Screw on Fracture Slippage in Intramedullary Nailing of Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures. 2nd Turkish World Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, 20-20. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

KEMAH BAHATTİN, ÖZKAN KORHAN, POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, ERİNÇ SAMET, ÖZKAN FEYZA ÜNLÜ (2018). Comparing Vitamin D, Pth, Alp, Protein Levels Of Patients With Hip Fracture According To Fracture Types And Control Groups. 20th Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress, 246-246. (Abstract Paper/Poster)•

AKAN KAYA HÜSNÜ, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ, KEMAH BAHATTİN, ERİNÇ SAMET, ÖZTURAN BURAK (2015). Evaluation of Naproxen Sodium and Codein Phosphate Combination in Osteoarthritis. 23rd Annual Meeting of European Orthopaedic Research Society, 268-268. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS (2020). Comparison of Conservative Treatment and Surgical Treatment in Trigger Finger Treatment. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress - 6. National Hand Rehabilitation Congress, 78-79. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, Ateş Miruna Florentina, DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, UGUTMEN ENDER (2019). Evaluation of the effects of lateral deltoid split procedure in the surgical treatment of proximal humerus fractures in terms of axillary nerve and shoulder joint function. 29. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 53(S1), 82-83. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

DAĞTAŞ MİRZA ZAFER, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, NAJAFOV TURAN, UGUTMEN ENDER (2019). Comparison of Cementless Parsiel Hip Prosthesis and Intramedullary Hip Nailing in Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures Above 85 Years of Age. 29. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 53(S1), 165- 165. (Abstract Paper/Poster)

ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ, SUR ÜNAL ÜLKÜ, MUTLU HASAN HÜSEYİN, ÖZKUT AFŞAR TİMUÇİN, ESENKAYA İRFAN (2017). Effects of different sterilization methods and repeated sterilization on carbon fiber rods. 27. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 51(S1), 106-106. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

ÖZKUT AFŞAR TİMUÇİN, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ, ESENKAYA İRFAN, DEMİROĞLU MURAT (2016). Our results of fixation with double plate and strut graft in 3 cases of nonunion after repeated surgery in humerus fractures. 26. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 50(S1), 73- 73. (Abstract Paper/ Oral Presentation)

DEMİROĞLU MURAT, SÖYLEMEZ MEHMET SALİH, AYDIN DAVUT, AKPINAR FUAT, KILIÇ BÜLENT, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, ÖZKAN KORHAN (2016). Mathematical ratio between clavicle and ulna lengths and its role in clinical practice. 26. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 50(S1), 54-54. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

ÖZKUT AFŞAR TİMUÇİN, İYETİN YUSUF, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, SÖYLEMEZ MEHMET SALİH, UYGUR MEHMET ESAT, ESENKAYA İRFAN (2016). Our Results in the Mid-Term with Modified Medial Approach in Developmental Hip Dysplasia Patients over 10 years. TOTDER 6. Istanbul Meeting of Orthopedics and Traumatology, 48-49. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

KEMAH BAHATTİN, ÖZKAN KORHAN, POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, ERİNÇ SAMET, ÖZKAN FEYZA ÜNLÜ, KILIÇ BÜLENT (2015). Comparison of vitamin D, PTH, CA, ALP levels of patients with hip fracture according to fracture type and control group in Turkish population. 25. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 49(S1), 45-45. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

AKAN KAYA HÜSNÜ, ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, POYANLI OĞUZ ŞÜKRÜ, KEMAH BAHATTİN, ERİNÇ SAMET, ÖZTURAN BURAK (2015). Evaluation of naproxen sodium vecodein phosphate combination use in osteoarthritis. 25. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 49(S1), 72-72. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation)

ÜNAL ÖMER KAYS, DEMİRAĞ BURAK, ÖZHAN GÖKHAN (2014). Comparison of treatment outcomes of patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament repair with patellar tendon and hamstring tendonotograft using in-tunnel nailing system for femoral fixation. 24. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 48(S1), 27-28. (Abstract Paper/Oral Presentation) Supervised Theses - Specialization in Medicine

Najafov Turan, (2022). Biomechanical Comparison of Polyaxial Pedicle Screw and Angled Screw in Lumbar Stabilization Methods, Maltepe University-> Faculty of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (Completed)Scientific Projects

Investigation of the accelerating effect of Vitamin K2 (Menakinon-7) on fracture union - Animal Experiment, Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, Executive: ÖMER KAYS ÜNAL, Researcher: MIRZA ZAFER DAĞTAŞ, Researcher: BELKIZ ÖNGEN İPEK, Researcher: BARIŞ KANBUROĞLU, , 07/02/2020 (NATIONAL)

Comparison of Tibia Intramedullary Nail (DSBLS with Distal Bolt Locking) and Distal Tibia Metaphyseal Plate in the Fixation of Distal Diaphyseal Oblique Fractures of Tibia: Biomechanical Study, Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, Executive: ÖMER KAYS ÜNAL, Researcher: MİRZA ZAFER DAĞTAŞ, , 28/02/2020 (NATIONAL)

Comparison of Tibia Intramedullary Nail (Distal Bolt Locking - DSBLS) and Distal Tibia Metaphyseal Plate in the fixation of distal diaphyseal oblique fractures of the tibia: Finite Element Analysis, Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions, Executive Director: MIRZA ZAFER DAĞTAŞ, Researcher: ÖMER KAYS ÜNAL, , 28/02/2020 (NATIONAL)

Administrative Duties

Term 5 Education Coordination - Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine 2022

Faculty Board Member - Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine 2021

Quality Commission Membership - Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine 2020

Infection Control Committee Member - Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine 2022

OZAN BEYTEMÜR
Professor

Education
    •    Medical Specialization: Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Istanbul Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital (2003 - November 25, 2008)
    •    Thesis Title: Histopathological and biomechanical evaluation of the effects of quinolone antibiotics on the Achilles tendon in adult rats (2008)
    •    Thesis Advisor: Ercan Olcay
    •    Bachelor’s Degree: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1996 - January 17, 2003)

Academic Positions
    •    Professor: Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Division of Orthopedics and Traumatology (since January 12, 2024)
    •    Associate Professor: Same institution (July 15, 2018 - January 12, 2024)

Supervised Theses
    1.    OZANCAN BİÇER (2024): The chemoprophylactic effect of Apelin-13 on steroid-induced femoral head osteonecrosis in rats.
    2.    YİĞİT ÖNALOĞLU (2022): Effects of hydroxychloroquine sulfate on bone healing in a rat femur fracture model.
    3.    ERDİNÇ GENÇ (2015): Histopathological and biomechanical evaluation of the effect of autologous concentrated serum on Achilles tendon healing.

Administrative Positions
    •    Chief Physician: Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center (November 12, 2021 - November 14, 2024)

Membership in Scientific Organizations
    1.    Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division (Member since 2015)
    2.    Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (Member since 2015)
    3.    Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (Member since 2011)

Courses Taught (2023-2024 Academic Year)
    •    Undergraduate Course: Malignant Bone Tumors (Turkish, 1 hour, Fall Semester)

Publications

(Selected publications in peer-reviewed international journals)
    1.    BARIŞ ALİCAN et al. (2024): “Quantitative analysis of protective Kirschner wire diameters in lateral opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy: A finite element study.” Joint Diseases and Related Surgery. DOI: 10.52312/jdrs.2025.1806
    2.    EMRE ÖZMEN et al. (2024): “Improving Osteoporosis Prediction Using Vertebral Bone Quality Score and Paravertebral Muscle Measurements From Lumbar MRI Scans.” Clinical Spine Surgery. DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001584
    3.    SERDAR YÜKSEL et al. (2024): “Publication Trends in Pelvic Parameter-Related Literature between 1992 and 2022: A Bibliometric Review.” Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society. DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2023.0047

(And many more publications in indexed journals)

Books and Book Chapters
    •    Musculoskeletal Research and Basic Science, Chapter: Bone and Joint Infections (2016), published by Springer.
    •    TOTEK Orthopedics and Traumatology: Basic Sciences and Research Book, Chapter: Infections in Orthopedics and Traumatology (2014).

Certifications & Courses
    •    TOTBİD-TOTEK Board Certification (2015)
    •    Experimental Animal Use Certificate (Istanbul University, 2008)
    •    Advanced Intramedullary Nailing Course (2011, İzmir)
    •    International AO Pediatric Trauma Course (2008, İzmir)

I was born in Russia in 1984. I got into Erciyes University Medical Faculty after graduating from Cengiz Aytmatov High School. I continued my education at Maltepe University and obtained the title of Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist.
I can speak English and Russian at an advanced level. After working at a few institutions, I am working as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Eren Hospital since 2020.

I was born in Elazığ in 1983. After finishing Elazığ Ahmet Kabaklı Anatolian Teacher High School, I got into the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University. I completed my specialty in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Faculty of Medicine of Fırat University in 2019, earning the title of Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist.

Until earning my specialty, I worked at Elazığ Maden Public Hospital, Elazığ 112 Emergency, Elazığ Arıcak Üçocak Family Medicine respectively. 

After earning my specialty, I proceeded to work at Bitlis Public Hospital as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist.

As of 2019, I’ve been working as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Private Eren Hospital.

I have advanced knowledge of the English language.

The symposiums and congresses I attended are as follows;

• Comparison of Anterior and Medial Open Reduction in Tönnis Type 3 and 4 Developmental Hip Dysplasia between 12-24 months. 1st National Pediatric Orthopedics Congress 2016
• Pediatric Acetabular Osteochondroma of Rare Location Causing Hip Subluxation 3rd National Pediatric Orthopedics Congress 2020
• Combination of distraction osteogenesis and induced membrane technique in the treatment of open fracture of tibia with a large defect. 4th International Orthopedic Trauma Camp 2019
• Rare Cause of a Frequently Encountered Disease: Ochronosis. 6th Fırat Rheumatology Symposium 2019
• Rare Rice Body Located on or Around the Shoulder. 7th Fırat Rheumatology Symposium 2020 

I was born in Irbid in 1979. I got into Istanbul University Medical Faculty after graduating from Bani Kananah-King Hüseyin High School. I continued my education at Marmara University Medical Faculty and obtained the title of Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist.
I worked at many private and state hospitals. I attended many courses and congresses.
I was awarded the grand prize in the branch of Sports injury and arthroscopic knee surgery of 2015 Ulusal Türk Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kongresi (National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress) with the study with the title of “Mozaikoplasti Yöntemi ile Patellar Osteoid Osteoma En-blok Eksizyonu ve Kıkırdak Rekonstrüksiyonu (Patellar Osteoid Osteoma En-bloc Excision with Mosaicplasty Procedure and Cartilage Reconstruction)”.
I have nearly 10 publications.

Education and Expertise

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine - 2010

İstanbul Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital – Orthopedics and Traumatology – 2016

Work experiences

Private Family Hospital

Private Atakoy Hospital

Sancaktepe Health Center

Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Diyarbakir Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital

Subjects He Is Competent And Interested In:

Knee Calcification

Knee pain

Meniscus Tear

Knee Ligament Injuries

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Neck pain

Orthopedic Diseases

Shoulder Instability

Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder pain

Meniscus

Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations

Hip and Knee Prosthesis

Education

Undergraduate: Medicine, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2004-2010
Ph: Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2016

Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital (2016 - 2017, State Service Yüas Deputy Chief Physician)
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine (2017 - present)
Head of Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine (2018 - present)

Experience

General Practitioner, Muş Merkez Azize Hersat Health Center (DHY), 2010-2010
General Practitioner, Muş Varto State Hospital Emergency Department (DHY), 2010-2010
General Practitioner, Muş State Hospital Emergency Department (DHY), 2010-2011
Assistant Physician, Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2016
Specialist Physician (Op. Dr.), Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital (DHY), 2016-2017
Dr. Assoc. Member, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, 2017 (currently)

After completing his medical doctorate education at Gazi University School of Medicine, which is located in the capital city of Ankara he carried on to his Orthopaedic and Traumatology fellowship training at the same university. After his fellow training, he completed his mandatory governmental and military duties as an orthopaedic surgeon between 2008 and 2011. He later started his Orthopaedic career in Istanbul Acıbadem Hospitals network. Between 2013 and 2022 he served as an academic member of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar School of Medicine where he was entitled Associate Professor in 2021. He is now private practicing in his own clinic in Istanbul. 

Starting from the year 2014 he has been especially focused on the fields of patient-specific orthopaedic surgery, computer-aided surgical planning, 3D printed custom surgical guides and implants. These fields are very novel even throughout the world. He performed many surgeries as the first examples of their own for Turkey. He mainly uses his special interest and knowledge on patient-specific orthopaedics to surgically treat technically challenging cases of malunion, bone deformity and complex arthroplasty cases including revision arthroplasty. 

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer was born in Kayseri in 1968. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. In 1997, he completed his specialization training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Dr. Muhittin Ülker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital with a thesis on "Total Knee Arthroplasty Applications and Early Results". Between 1997 and 2000, he worked as a specialist doctor at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic of the same hospital, and between 2000 and 2004, he served as a chief resident at the same hospital. Between 2004 and 2013, he worked as a chief resident in the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital of the Ministry of Health. He became an associate professor in 2004 and worked as a lecturer at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital between 2014 and 2016. He was appointed as a full professor at Yüksek İhtisas University in 2018. Throughout his academic career, he has published numerous scientific articles. He currently works at Koru Ankara Hospital and his medical interests include:

Hip, knee, shoulder arthroplasty (prosthetic surgery, robotic knee prosthesis surgery)

Extremity traumas (fractures and muscle/tendon tears)

Orthopedic oncology surgeries

Sports injuries and arthroscopy

Hand surgery

Shoulder and elbow surgery.

Experience

2022

Private Nisa Hospital

2022 - 2022

American Hip Institute Chicago, USA

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2015

Helios Endo Clinic, Hamburg, Germany

2015 - 2015

UPENN Sports Medicine Center, Philadelphia, USA

Education

2021

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Department of Sports Medicine, Football Medicine

2016

Health Sciences University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

2009

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Education

1987-1988 100th year Mehmetçik Primary School, Denizli

1988-1990 İcadiye Primary School, Istanbul

1990-1991 Mustafa Aykın Primary School, Istanbul

1991-1994 Kadıköy Mehmed Bayazid High School, Istanbul (first place: 4.98/5.00 GPA)

1994-1998 Tarabya Private Yeni Yıldız College English (full scholarship), Istanbul (first place: 5.00/5.00 GPA)

1998-2004 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2005-2010 Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 2nd Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic

Profession Experience

January 2004 - May 2005 Private Health Insurance Officer, Başak Insurance Provision Center (KUNART Medical Assistance), Istanbul Headquarters

November 2005- May 2011 Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 2nd Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Assistant Training

May 2011- May 2012 Ministry of Health Khorasan State Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Specialist Doctor, Hospital Quality Director, Operating Room Specialist, Blood Unit Responsible Specialist

June 2012-November 2012 Medibaşarı Medical Center, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

November 2012 - August 2016 Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital (Old Kemerburgaz University - new Altınbaş University) Assistant Professor - Faculty Member

August 2016-April 2018 Şişli Kolan International Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology

April 2018 - Practice (Founder of Sportoteam Athlete and Spine Health Center)

Articles Published in National Refereed Journals

01 Lenke type 3 adolescent idiopathic with segmental posterior instrumentation

Coronal and sagittal evaluation in scoliosis

Tahir Mutlu Duymuş, Onat Üzümcügil, Merter Yalçınkaya, Yusuf Öztürkmen, Hilmi Karadeniz, Mustafa Caniklioğlu

The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, 2011; 22(4): 233–244

Oral Papers Presented at International Congresses

01 Stability results of hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with Endobutton femoral fixation

Yusuf Öztürkmen, Mahmut Karamehmetoğlu, AliVolkan Özlük, Yener İnce, İbrahim Azboy, Hilmi Karadeniz

9th Turkish sports traumatology arthroscopy and knee surgery congress 2008, Istanbul, Turkey

02 Evaluation of intraoperative complications during arthroscopic ACL reconstruction

Murat Mert, Ali Volkan Özlük, İlhan Açıkgöz, Hilmi Karadeniz, Mustafa Caniklioğlu, Yunus Atıcı, Yener İnce, Erhan Şükür

9th Turkish sports traumatology arthroscopy and knee surgery congress 2008, Istanbul, Turkey

03 Posterior thoracic selective fusion in Lenke type 1 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Yunus Atıcı, Onat Üzümcügil, Özgür Çetinkaya, Merter Yalçınkaya, Gaddafi Duymuş, Hilmi Karadeniz, Murat Mert, Mustafa Caniklioğlu

9th International Turkish Spine Congress, April 27–30, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey

Oral Papers Presented at National Congresses

01. Total knee arthroplasty in gonarthroses with advanced varus and valgus deformities

Mustafa Caniklioğlu, Mahmut Karamehmetoğlu, Yusuf Öztürkmen, İbrahim Azboy, Hilmi Karadeniz

XX. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress 2007, Ankara

02. Treatment of acromiocalvicular dislocations with open reduction and K-wire fixation

Murat Mert, Mustafa Caniklioğlu, İlhan Açıkgöz, Hilmi Karadeniz, Yunus Atıcı, Gürdal Nursan

5th Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress, March 2008, Adana

03. Treatment of proximal humerus fractures with percutaneous nailing

Murat Mert, Mustafa Caniklioğlu, Ali Volkan Özlük, Yunus Atıcı, Hilmi Karadeniz, Yener İnce

5th Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress, March 2008, Adana

04. Calcium phosphate bone cement applications to subchondral bone defects occurring in the surgical treatment of tibial plateau fractures

Yusuf Öztürkmen, Mahmut Karamehmetoğlu, Erhan Şükür, Hilmi Karadeniz, Gaddafi Duymuş, Mustafa Caniklioğlu

XXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 3–8 November, 2009, Çeşme, İzmir.

05. Comparison of the clinical results of the Bosworth technique and the bracing method after open reduction in the surgical treatment of type III acromioclavicular dislocations

Onat Üzümcügil, Murat Mert, Erhan Dalyaman, Merter Yalçınkaya, Hilmi Karadeniz, İ.Erhan Mumcuoğlu, Mustafa Caniklioğlu

XXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 3–8 November, 2009, Çeşme, İzmir.

06. The relationship between aseptic pseudoarthrosis developing after posterior thoracolumbar instrumentation in scoliosis and the number of vertebrae participating in fusion

Hilmi Karadeniz, Onat Üzümcügil, Mustafa Caniklioğlu, Tahir Mutlu Duymuş, Yunus Atıcı, Yener İnce

Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul Meeting 2011, 4-7 May 2011, Istanbul

07. The effect of brace use on clinical results after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Onat Üzümcügil, Engin Çarkçı, Hilmi Karadeniz, Merter Yalçınkaya, Yusuf Öztürkmen

11th Turkish Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Congress, 2-6 October 2012, Ankara

Posters Presented at International Congresses

01 Surgical treatment and results of acetabulum fracture dislocations

Murat Mert, Ali Volkan Özlük, Mustafa Caniklioğlu, Yunus Atıcı, Hilmi Karadeniz, Yener İnce, Gaddafi Duymuş, Gürdal Nursan

9th Turkish sports traumatology arthroscopy and knee surgery congress 2008, Istanbul, Turkey

02 Coronal and sagittal balance in Lenke type 3 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with posterior fusion

Gaddafi Duymuş, Merter Yalçınkaya, Onat Üzümcügil, Yunus Atıcı, Özgür Çetinkaya, Hilmi Karadeniz, Mustafa Caniklioğlu

9th International Turkish Spine Congress, April 27–30, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey

Posters Presented at National Congresses

01 Plate application in the treatment of combined fractures of collum femoris and greater trochanter

Murat Mert, Ali Volkan Özlük, Hilmi Karadeniz, İlhan Açıkgöz, Yunus Atıcı, Mustafa Caniklioğlu

XXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 3–8 November, 2009, Çeşme, İzmir.

02 Treatment of periprosthetic supracondular femur fractures occurring after total knee prostheses

Yusuf Öztürkmen, Mahmut Karamehmetoğlu, Mustafa Caniklioğlu, Erhan Şükür, Gürdal Nursan, Hilmi Karadeniz

XXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 3–8 November, 2009, Çeşme, İzmir.

03 Evaluation of feet undergoing triple arthrodesis

Yusuf Öztürkmen, Mahmut Karamehmetoğlu, Erhan Şükür, Ali Volkan Özlük, Hilmi Karadeniz, Mustafa Caniklioğlu

XXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 3–8 November, 2009, Çeşme, İzmir.

International Courses

01. XIII. Ilizarov Course “basic”, 2009, Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Adana

02. Scientific Study Planning and Presentation Techniques Course, 13-15 March, 2009

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surgeon. Dr. Serdar Karaman graduated from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed his specialist training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İnönü University. His previous experiences include Elbistan State Hospital and İnönü University. 

Areas of particular interest: Hand surgery, sports surgery, arthroplasty, cartilage injuries, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic surgeries, lengthening surgeries and pelvic fractures.



Scientific Publications

Articles Published in International Refereed Journals: 1. Which is more dangerous, earthquake, or the panic? Evaluation of the 24 January 2020 Elazig/Türkiye earthquake related musculoskeletal injuries. E Ergen, O Kaya, Ö Yılmaz, HU Özdeş, ÖC Batur, S Karaman, İ Güzel, .Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Derg 28 (9), 1335-1339 2. The Clinical Results of Tendon Transfers in Patients with Ulnar Palsy. S Karaman, S Ekrem, K Ertem. Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews 5 (6), 1144- 1152 3. Clinical results of endoprosthetic reconstructions in metastatic and primary bone tumors. R Sevimli, S Karaman. Medicine Science 11 (1), 199-203 4. A Case of Glomus Tumor in an Unusual Localization of Hand. S Ekrem, S Karaman, K Ertem, H Köse. Clin Case Rep Int. 2020; 4 1198 5. Spontaneous extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon rupture after ironing. S Karaman, M Köroğlu, ZM Özdemir, K Ertem. Oral Presentations Presented at Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2020 National and International Congresses: 1. Medium and Long-Term Results of Patients to whom We Performed Microfracture for Knee Joint Cartilage Damage. Karaman S, Ergen E, Aslantürk O, Kılınç Ö. 30th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 9-14 November 2021. 2. Medium and Short-Term Results in Our Patients Treated with Reconstruction with Endoprosthesis After Resection for Malignant Bone Tumors. Sevimli R., Karaman S. Bone Joint 2021 Online Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 1 - 04 April 2021, p.82 3. Mid-Term Clinical Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint and Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 4. Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K., Aslantürk O. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress (ONLINE), Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 5. Evaluation of Mid-Term Functional Results of Our Patients Who Had Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Kilinç Ö., Ertem K., Ergen E., Karaman S. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 6. Retrospective Examination of Patients Treated Surgically Due to Carpal Bone Cyst. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.47 7. Streptococus Pneumonia in the Proximal Humerus in a Baby Presenting with Brachial Plexus Disorder Clinic Case Report of Osteomyelitis Due to Disease. Karaman S., Özdeş H. U., Gündüz E. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.152 8. Retrospective Examination of Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of ThumbMmetacarpophalangeal JointCollateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.139-140 9. Retrospective Examination of Patients Who Had Tendon Transfers Due to Ulnar Nerve Paralysis. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.139 10. Case Report of Radial Nerve Interference Between the Fracture Line in Supracondylar Humerus Fracture . Karaman S., Sağir A., Çoban İ., Sevimli R. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.147-148 11. Should We Have A Controlling Hip X-Ray In A Child Whom His Hip Ultrasonography Reported As Normal Previously? Ceylan M. F., Karaman S., Karakaplan M. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey 10 - 13 May 2018 12. Medico-Legal Examination Of Patients With Developmental Dysplasia Of Hip Treated Surgically Due To Late Diagnosis. Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S. 17. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 13. Does The Implemented "Developmental Dysplasia Early Screening Program" Reduced The Need For Surgical Treatment? Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S., Kaya R. 17th international eastern mediterranean family medicine congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 14. Shoulder Septic Arthritis Occurring In Newborn With Brachial Plexus Paralysis Clinic; Case Report Presentation. Yıldırım E, Karaman S. 16th National Congress of the Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity and 5th National Congress of the Hand Therapist Society Abstract Supplement. May 6-9 2018, Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey. Hand Microsurg 2018;7: Suppl1. P.47

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.