The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- neurological examination
- functionality x-ray
- CT/MRI scan
- neuropsychological tests (on indications):
- ENMG (electroneuromyography)
- SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
- preoperative care
- surgical removal of adhesions with
drainage of pathological cavities and
decompression of the spinal cord - postoperative control
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology at the Acibadem Healthcare Group provides the top-class diagnostics and treatment of the full range of musculoskeletal diseases. The priority fields of specialization include the treatment of common orthopedic problems, common and sports injuries, orthopedic rehabilitation, arthroscopy of the knee, hip, shoulder and elbow joints, microsurgery of the wrist and radiocarpal joint, surgery of the foot and ankle joint, replacement surgery, treatment of musculoskeletal cancers and spinal surgery. The department's medical team uses reliable classic and innovative treatment methods, which allow them to achieve optimal results and to restore the patient's mobility as much as possible. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Ufuk Nalbantoğlu.
The department also offers effective conservative and surgical treatment of sports injuries. The leading experts in sports medicine are involved in the treatment process, including nutritionists, physiologists, psychologists and sports trainers. The department develops individual exercise programs in order to achieve the optimal result and the fastest return of athletes to their usual physical activities. The department has the Section of Physiotherapy with a swimming pool for physical exercises, hot tubs, devices for extracorporeal shockwave therapy, etc. In addition, the department includes the Section of Biomechanics, which is equipped with high-speed cameras and motion analysis systems, which allow the doctors to objectively assess gait, athletic abilities and skills. These sections admit not only the athletes, but also the patients with orthopedic and neurological disorders.
Another key focus of the department's work is the treatment of all types of congenital malformations in children, such as hip dysplasia, hemimelia, Perthes disease, osteomyelitis and difference in limb length. The department’s specialists are also involved in the diagnostics and treatment of neuromuscular pathologies, such as cerebral palsy, myelodysplasia, obstetric paralysis, Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, etc.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Spinal surgery
- Spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis)
- Spondylolisthesis (vertebral displacement)
- Degenerative spinal diseases
- Spinal injuries
- Spinal infections (tuberculosis, nonspecific infections)
- Spinal tumors (primary and secondary ones)
- Arthroscopic and joint replacement surgery (interventions on the knee, hip, elbow, shoulder, ankle and wrist)
- Primary interventions (partial or total joint replacement)
- Revision interventions (for example, prosthetic joint infection)
- Hand surgery
- Microsurgical interventions
- Replantation surgery
- Free tissue transplant
- Reconstruction in injuries of the upper limbs and small joint arthroscopy
- Reconstruction of congenital hand deformities
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Lower limb lengthening surgery
- Treatment of all types of fractures, dislocations and injuries, including polytrauma
- Treatment of benign and malignant musculoskeletal neoplasms
- Treatment of musculoskeletal diseases in children
- Congenital deformities (thigh dislocation, hemimelia, etc.)
- Orthopedic diseases (Perthes disease, osteomyelitis, lameness, different length of the lower limbs)
- All types of injuries, including sports injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament ruptures
- Neuromuscular diseases (cerebral palsy, myelodysplastic syndrome, obstetric paralysis, Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease)
- Other diseases and treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
Education
- 2011 Medical specialization in Hand Surgery.
- 1990 Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University.
Professional Career
- Since 1999 Work in the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology at the Acibadem Healthcare Group.
- 1999 Harvard University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Pediatric Hospital.
- 1998 Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital.
- 1997 Cornell University, Hospital for Special Surgery.
- 1997 New York University, Hospital For Joint Diseases.
- 1995 Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
- 1995 - 1996 Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
- 1994 - 1995 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
- Turkish Society of Plastic-Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
- Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity.
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
- Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul
About hospital
The Acibadem Healthcare Group was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Holland, Macedonia and Northern Iraq). Using the most modern technologies and the very latest treatment methods, the team of highly qualified specialists provides medical care, which meets all international quality standards. The medical team of the Healthcare Group consists of 3,500 doctors and 4,000 nurses.
It is worth noting that the hospitals of this group offer high-quality medical services of their in-house laboratories (Acibadem Labmed). The laboratories provide the widest range of tests, including genetic and histological ones. It also includes the Stem Cell Bank and Cord Blood Bank. The Acibadem Mobile Health provides mobile medical services, the APlus service company is engaged in cleaning and catering in hospitals and large companies, and the Acibadem Project Management is engaged in the design of the hospitals.
The Acibadem Healthcare Group has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), while the Acibadem Labmed Laboratory has received "ISO 15189 Medical Laboratory Accreditation".
Moreover, the Acibadem holding has its own university, which is engaged in research activities in the field of medicine and professional training of doctors.
With such rich resources and advanced infrastructure, the Acibadem Healthcare Group provides high-quality medical services, which are not inferior to medical care in prestigious European and American Medical Centers.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Acibadem Healthcare Group live in comfortable and spacious rooms made in a modern design. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for clothes, a table and chairs for receiving visitors and a TV. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. If necessary, you will be offered an individual menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can stay at the hotel of your choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.