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Dr. Haldun Orhun

Dr. Haldun Orhun

Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

39 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Haldun Orhun

Conditions treated by Dr Haldun Orhun

Let us have a look at the number of conditions treated by Dr. Haldun Orhun::

  • Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
  • Osteoarthritis (Most Common)
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma
  • Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
  • Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint
  • Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
  • Knee Pain
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Deformed Knees
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Injury
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Shoulder Injury

The illness and injuries of musculoskeletal system of the body which is related to sports activities are managed by sports medicine specialists through both surgical and non surgical methods. Their focus though is to find a solution which is non operative and can be resolved through therapy. It is natural for the doctor to either refer you to an orthopedic or sports surgeon or to an occupational or physical therapist.

Signs and symptoms a Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr Haldun Orhun will look into

There are several kinds of signs and symptoms that sports injuries or conditions may entail such as

  • Fracture
  • Ankle sprain
  • Knee and shoulder injury
  • Exercise-induced asthma
  • Cartilage injury
  • Eating disorder
  • Tendonitis
  • Heat illness
  • Concussion

As it becomes clear that your being active in sports is a cause of your discomfort, please immediately seek out professional medical help. Common early indicators of the need for an intervention from a sports medicine specialist is pain, swelling and loss of movement. Incase you are suffering from either acute injuries or overuse injuries, two kinds of injuries common among sportspersons please get the help you need.

Operating Hours of Dr Haldun Orhun

The doctor operates from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. The time mentioned here is simply the time during which the procedure is done and excludes the recuperation and rehabilitation stay.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Haldun Orhun

We bring to your the many procedures Dr. Haldun Orhun performs routinely:

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

Sports medicine procedures are done with the aim of lowering the pain in the joint and restoring its function. Either repairing the musculoskeletal body part or replacing it are both solutions for the issues connected with sports medicine specialty. The procedure though a critical part of the treatment process has to be followed with the rehabilitation which has to be implemented well.

Qualification

  • Professor, 2018
  • Hand Surgery Expert, 2011
  • Associate Professors - 2010, Turkey
  • Dr. Lütfi̇ Kirdar Kartal Education And Research Hospital - Orthopedics And Traumatology Specialist Training, 1990 - 1994, Istanbul / Turkey
  • Ankara University Medical Faculty - Medical Doctor Education, 1979 - 1985, Ankara / Turkey

Work Experiences

  • Cyprus Health And Social Sciences University - Orthopedics And Traumatology Specialist - 2018 - Present, Cyprus
  • Memorial Ataşehi̇r Hospital - Orthopedics And Traumatology, 2010 - Presently, Istanbul / Turkey
  • Dr. Lütfi̇ Kirdar Kartal Education And Research Hospital - Orthopedics And Traumatology, 2000 - 2010, Istanbul / Turkey
  • The University Of Loui̇svi̇lle Plasti̇c And Reconstructi̇ve Surgery Research Lab. Louisville - Orthopedics And Traumatology Specialist, 1998 - 2000, USA
  • Dr. Lütfi̇ Kirdar Kartal Education And Research Hospital - Orthopedics And Traumatology, 1994 - 1998, Istanbul / Turkey
  • Ankara Di̇kmen Health Center - Doctor Of Health Center, 1989 - 1990, Ankara / Turkey
  • Samsun Hizir Emergency - Emergency Medical Staff, 1988 - 1989, Bursa / Turkey
  • Samsun Ladi̇k - Government Medical Staff, 1985 - 1988, Bursa / Turkey

Certifications (2)

  • The University of Louisville Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Research Lab. Louisville, 1998 - 2000, Kentucky, USA.
  • Klenert And Kutz Institute of Hand and Microsurgery Louisville, 1998 - 2000, Kentucky, USA

Memberships (7)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • TOTBID
  • TUSYAD
  • Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association
  • International Society of Arthroscopy
  • Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

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Procedures Performed

Ankle Fusion Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Arthroscopic (minimally invasive) ankle surgery
Arthroscopic Bankart repair
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Bone Reconstruction
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Resurfacing Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Repair
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. Haldun Orhun is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Haldun Orhun is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 32 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Sports Medicine Specialist

It is not just the professional sportspersons who are consulting sports medicine specialists but even children and teens who are into sports and fitness enthusiasts. Whether it is treatment, prevention or management of sports injuries or conditions, this is the doctor you must go to. The assistance for the recovery from an injury includes medications, healing treatments, exercises of different kinds and splints or supports.

Please find here the many tests that are recommended before and during consultation by a sports medicine specialist.

  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound

It is important to get tests done as they make the picture clear about the patients health quotient and treatment readiness. The before and after picture regards the musculoskeletal system becomes clear with the orthopedic tests. The muscle balance and strength i.e. tests which define the range of motion and cardiological tests are equally if not important..

You must go to see a sports medicine specialist under the following circumstances.

  1. Acute sports injury
  2. Chronic sports injury
  3. Referral needed for an orthopedic surgeon
  4. Recovery from a sports injury
  5. Preventing a sports injury

If the doctor has received any referrals from fellow medical practitioners and any good patient reviews then it gives you confidence in your choice of doctor Acute injuries which happen suddenly or chronic injuries which become more serious with time are both dealt with by sports medicine specialists. With the right physical exam, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle guidance the doctor handholds you through the entire recovery process.

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