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Prof. Aydogan specializes in Rope Scoliosis Surgery (Non-fusion Scoliosis Surgery), Spinal Stenosis, Waist Shift, Cervical Spine Prosthetics, Spinal Fractures, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Laser Endoscopic Discectomy, Spinal Deformities in Children and Adults, etc. d.
He is a member of numerous scientific organizations such as:
Published more than 10 scientific papers.
Dr. Akin Akakin is a highly qualified neurosurgeon with over 19 years of clinical practice. Dr. Akin specializes in the treatment of diseases and tumors of the spine, nerves and brain.
Dr. Akin Akakin completed his studies in 2008 at the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Marmara.
He is currently an employee of NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
He completed his thesis on the effects of Gamma Knife treatment and embolization.
He is a member of the Turkish Neurological Society.
In addition, the following is a list of awards he has received:
Professor Ahmet Alanay is an expert in the field of spinal surgery, one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the world. His specialization is the treatment of curvature of the spine, compression fractures of the vertebrae and other pathologies using modern techniques.
He not only receives patients at the Acibadem Altunizade clinic, but also trains surgeons around the world. The doctor is a lecturer in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Acibadem University and a specialist in the Spine Health Center of the Acibadem Maslak Clinic,
Recently elected to the Board of the Scoliosis Research Society (USA).
Professional experience
2012 Acıbadem Health Group
2009 – 2013 Bilim University, Florence Nightingale Hospital / Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
1996 – 2009 Hacettepe University Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
Member of medical societies:
Specialist in spinal surgery.
71 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals, 6 articles in national peer-reviewed journals
27 international and 26 national presentations
Author of 28 chapters of books on surgeons
Member of 9 international associations for spinal surgery
Dr. Cagatay Ozturk is one of the best specialists in Turkey in the treatment of congenital and acquired diseases of the spine.
Spine Surgeon Expert:
Dr. Ozturk publishes his scientific work in prestigious medical journals:
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Education and experience:
Membership in professional organizations:
Professor Gürsel Saka is an orthopedic traumatologist with more than 25 years of experience.
His professional specialties include spine surgery, acetabular pelvic surgery, as well as surgical treatment of trauma and arthroplasty.
Education:
Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal University of Medical Sciences.
In 2014, he reached the finals of a prestigious competition with a project dedicated to intramedullary osteosynthesis of the forearm bones.
The professor is also the author of numerous scientific developments and articles.
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Turkish doctors diagnose scoliosis in the case of lateral curvature of the spine relative to its vertical axis, which is often detected during the examination and confirmed by X-ray / CT scan. Sometimes the diagnosis of pathological deviation of the spinal column includes MRI.
The severity of scoliosis (from I to IV) is determined by the angle of maximum deviation of the spinal column from the correct position (can vary from 1 to 900).
Several types of scoliosis are diagnosed in Turkish clinics:
It is idiopathic scoliosis that is diagnosed in 80% of patients who visit Turkish doctors.
Scoliosis most often occurs during periods of rapid growth in children’s (adolescents’) bodies, usually between the ages of 10 and 15. Children/adolescents have the following complaints:
Parents of such children may notice the following symptoms in them:
In case of such symptoms in a child, his parents should consult an orthopedic doctor who will diagnose and, if necessary, prescribe treatment.
Turkish experts believe that this disease, if left untreated during childhood and adolescence, is progressive. Spinal curvature and symptoms worsen particularly quickly in girls (about 10 times more often), and they may therefore be more likely to need treatment.
Scoliosis diagnosed in adolescence can also worsen with age. The more severe the curvature of the spine, the more likely it is that the angle of scoliosis will increase over time, causing changes in organs neighboring the spine and significantly impairing quality of life. Deviation of the spine in the thoracic region causes displacement of the ribs deformation of the thorax, so organs such as the heart, lungs, stomach suffer. With a pronounced curvature of the lumbar region may be disorders in the pelvic organs.
Therefore, scoliosis should be treated in a timely manner, in childhood. But even neglected cases of scoliosis in adulthood can be treated if it is carried out by highly qualified Turkish specialists.
For minor curvature of the spine, conservative treatment may help. In scoliosis of any degree in a child with a rapidly growing spine, that is, at the age of 8-10 years is usually applied:
Corset is a special, individually selected by a doctor orthopedic product made of modern rigid and elastic materials, which helps to keep the back in the correct position and thus eliminate its curvature and corrects posture. Corset therapy is carried out only under the supervision of a doctor. Many children wear them 16 to 24 hours a day. A child’s corset is not visible under clothing, and it does not interfere with everyday activities. Such long-term conservative treatment quite often allows you to correct the pathological curvature of the spinal column and correct posture without surgery.
In Turkey, doctors recommend a surgical procedure to patients:
If corset therapy did not lead to correction of the pathological curvature of the spine, i.e. in the absence of improvement, and especially in the case when the disease progresses (scoliosis angle increases), surgical intervention is necessary.
In particular, surgery is necessary:
The optimal age for surgical treatment of scoliosis – 13-15 years (after puberty). At this time, the growth and formation of the spine is completed, so treatment is most effective.
If you do not correct severe scoliosis at this age, the disease will continue to progress into adulthood, the angle of scoliosis can reach 80-900, which will lead, in addition to pain, to restricted movement of the chest when breathing and disorders in the heart (pulmonary heart).
Therefore, surgical treatment of scoliosis in Turkey is performed in adults and even elderly people: specialists apply the most modern surgical techniques, and patients at any age quickly recover and return to normal life.
Surgical treatment of scoliosis consists of aligning the curve and fixing the spinal column in a normal position with the help of special devices (rods, screws, strings, implants).
One of Turkey’s leading scoliosis specialists, Prof. Murat Bezer, who has been operating on patients with scoliosis for over 25 years, told Experts Medical about scoliosis surgery: “If spinal surgery is necessary in a young child, a special system (rod and sliding screw design, such as the growing rod system, the Shilla system, and other systems) is used to control the position of the spine and not prevent it from growing. The earlier the spinal correction is performed, the smaller the spinal correction rod needs to be placed.
The system is inserted through one small incision in the back, meaning it is minimally invasive. As the child grows, it is sometimes necessary to repeat the intervention to replace the “growing” rods with other rods that match the spine.
In idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents (after puberty), two types of surgical treatment are used:
Spinal surgeons in Turkey perform all surgeries using the latest medical equipment and high quality materials.
Scoliosis surgery in Turkey is sometimes preceded by preparatory rehabilitation. It may be prescribed by a doctor in case of severe forms of spinal curvature and severe symptoms in order to increase the effectiveness of surgical intervention and prepare the body of a scoliosis patient for spinal correction.
After the surgical procedure, the patient spends one day lying in bed in the ward and is given and usually medication to reduce pain. Two days after surgery, a dressing is performed and he is discharged from the clinic, and after 5-6 days he can return (fly) home. And 15 days after surgery, the patient can return to normal life and go to school.
Spinal surgeons in Turkey recommend their patients to follow a certain regimen after spinal surgery:
In the future, it is possible to engage in running and other types of physical activity, except for those types of wrestling that involve sharp blows and tight body contact.
The patient should also be observed by the attending physician: x-rays should be taken once every 3 months for the next 2-3 years.
Many patients prefer surgical treatment of scoliosis in Turkish clinics, considering the following factors:
To the disadvantages of treatment in Turkey, some patients include the need to fly after surgery. It is important to realize that the patient’s spine is securely fixed after surgery, so there is no discomfort or pain when sitting in a sitting position during the flight.
The cost of treatment is influenced by several factors: the degree of scoliosis, and accordingly, the type and price of treatment, the class of the clinic and the fame of the doctor. In any case, the cost of surgical treatment of scoliosis in Israel is significantly higher than the cost of the same operation performed by a specialist with the same experience and success rate in Turkey. Thus, in Turkey, the cost of surgical treatment of scoliosis ranges from $ 17,000 to $ 30,000 (in Israel, the price of surgery varies from $ 45,000 to $ 60,000).
Experts Medical has been successfully organizing scoliosis treatment in Turkey for a long time and works only with experienced Turkish doctors who regularly upgrade their qualifications in European clinics. Among them are experts of international level with a high rate of successful scoliosis surgeries, good reputation among colleagues and excellent feedback from patients.
Experts Medical works with Prof. Murat Bezer, who operates both in his clinic and in many other hospitals, where he is invited as a unique specialist to operate on patients with complex cases of scoliosis.
In his interview, Prof. Bezer emphasized that “we are trying to help all children with scoliosis who come to us, even if their families do not have sufficient funds for the operation. We are able to set aside some funds for the treatment of these children to help their parents pay for the cost of surgery.”
Experts Medical provides full support, communication with the physician and medical center before, during and after spine surgery at no cost to the patient. We offer a medical interpreter to all patients so that they do not feel the discomfort of the language barrier. We can help you choose the right clinic and doctor to ensure the best possible outcome for your scoliosis treatment at an affordable cost.