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Dr. Ata Can Atalar

Dr. Ata Can Atalar

Bone and Joint Specialist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English

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About Dr. Ata Can Atalar

Conditions Treated by Dr Ata Can Atalar

We are outlining here for you the many conditions that Dr. Ata Can Atalar treats.:

  • Erb's Palsy
  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Major Fractures
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Knee Injury
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
  • Brachial Plexus Avulsion
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Deformed Knees
  • Knee Pain
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Brachial Plexus Rupture
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Osteoarthritis (Most Common)
  • Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament

It is for the issues or injuries in the musculoskeletal system for which patients consult this doctor. The specialty of the doctor is in conditions or injuries of the bones, ligaments, joints or tendons. The qualifications and credentials such as experience and skill of the surgeon become immensely important as does their ability to learn and apply constantly the newfound knowledge.

Signs and Symptoms treatable by Dr Ata Can Atalar

Please find below the signs and symptoms seen when their is an orthopedic injury or condition.:

  • Tendons
  • Joints problem
  • Bones problem
  • Muscles that are so essential to movement and everyday life
  • Ligaments

It is quite common to have multiple symptoms in a patient suffering from an orthopedic or musculoskeletal condition or issue. Pain in the joints and muscles and swelling are an indication that you must consult an orthopedic surgeon at the earliest. The range of motion is restricted in the affected area if you are having injury or condition of this kind.

Operating Hours of Dr Ata Can Atalar

The doctor operates from 8 am to 4 pm, 6 days of the week with Sunday being an off day. The procedures are to be done using a whole lot of efficiency and skill and the doctor enables this to happen.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Ata Can Atalar

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Ata Can Atalar are outlined below.:

  • Total Knee Replacement B/L
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Hip Resurfacing Surgery
  • Ankle Fusion Surgery
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Total Hip Replacement B/L

An orthopedic surgeon is someone who helps patients with conditions such as dislocated joints, back pain or arthritis get healthier. Degenerative conditions or acute orthopedic conditions or chronic issues all constitute the different types of musculoskeletal conditions patients may be affected with. Orthopedics has a lot of scope to work within for any medical professional who specialises in this field leading to number of sub specialties in it.

Qualification

  • 2016 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Professor Doctor
  • 2010 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Associate Professor Doctor
  • 2003 European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery SECEC, ESSSE (European Society for Surgery of Shoulder and Elbow) Scholarship
  • 2001 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • 1995 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
  • 1989 Istanbul Boys High School

Work Experiences

  • 2000 - 2002 JFK Hospital, Specialist Physician
  • 2002 - 2004 VKV American Hospital, Specialist Physician
  • 2004 - 2017 Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine , Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Teaching Staff

Memberships (6)

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
  • Turkish Sports Injuries
  • Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)
  • European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC / ESSSE)
  • AO Trauma (Association for questions of osteosynthesis)
  • Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association

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Procedures Performed

Ankle Fusion Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Arthroscopic (minimally invasive) ankle surgery
Arthroscopic Bankart repair
Bone Reconstruction
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Resurfacing Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
Total Hip Replacement B/L
Total Hip Replacement U/L
Total Knee Replacement B/L
Total Knee Replacement Surgery U/L

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ata Can Atalar is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Maslak, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Ata Can Atalar is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 19 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Orthopedic Surgeon

The tests precede and are performed simultaneously with the consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.:

  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • MRI

Basis the tests, the doctor can get a more accurate picture of the severity and reasons behind the condition and the best treatment to be done. The preparedness of the patient for the required treatment can be determined basis the screening and the diagnostic tests. The physical determinants of the patient give a good before and after picture of the patients condition..

The usual route of visiting the orthopedic surgeon is through the referral route when post consultation supported by tests your doctor recommends you to see this specialist. The pre and post operative process, the treatment itself, the management of the entire process is done by an orthopedic surgeon. You can visit the surgeon for your procedure as well as during the rehabilitation to make it more seamless and effortless. When it comes to recommending tests and telling you the right medicines that you need to take, the doctor does it all.

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