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Dr. Z Ugur Isiklar: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Z Ugur Isiklar is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sisli, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Z Ugur Isiklar is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • Training Council Association of Arthroplasty (Founder Member)
  • Associate of Hip and knee arthroplasty TUSYAD
  • Associate of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • AO Alumni and Faculty (Association for the Study of Internal Fixation)
  • AO Trustee SICOT EFORT (European Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology)
  • EHS (European Hip Society)

Qualifications :

  • Ben Taub trauma Center, Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellow and Orthopedic Trauma Staff, 1994 - 1995, Houston, Texas / USA
  • Baylor Collage of Medicine, Department Of Orthopedic Surgery, 1991 - 1995, Houston, Texas, USA
  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine IBN I Sina Hospital Orthopedia and Traumatology, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization Training 1985 - 1991, Ankara, Turkey
  • Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Medical Doctor Education 1979 - 1985, Ankara, Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

What is the medical expertise of Dr Z Ugur Isiklar?

  • With more than 28 years of experience, Dr Z Ugur Isiklar is a leading orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, orthopedic implant-associated infections and complex orthopedic trauma.
  • He completed a Fellowship in Joint Replacement(1991), a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma(1993), and a Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery(1994) at the Baylor College of Medicine.
  • Dr Isiklar has many publications to his credit. Some of these research articles are:
    1. Korkmaz MF, Aksu N, Göğüş A, Debre M, Kara AN, Işiklar ZU. The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2008 Mar-Apr;42(2):97-105.
    2. Aksu N, Korkmaz MF, Göğüş A, Kara AN, Işiklar ZU. Surgical treatment of elbow dislocations accompanied by coronoid fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2008 Aug-Oct;42(4):258-64.
    3. Karatoprak O, Korkmaz MF, Kara AN, Göğüş A, Işiklar ZU.Early results of autologous mononuclear bone marrow cell implantation in nontraumatic avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2008 May-Jul;42(3):178-83.
  • Dr Isiklar is certified by the Turkish Orthopedic Board. He is a member of respected professional bodies such as the Turkish Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Society, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Society, the European Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the European Hip Society.
  • He also participates in training courses regularly to build his skills and knowledge. Some of these include the AO Masters Course, Davos( 2004), the Intelligent Hip Surgery Course, Brussels(2005) and the AO Regional Course Advanced Principles of Fracture Management Course, Malta(2010).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is an Orthopedic Specialist?

Orthopedics is a medical field that focuses on conditions and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes your ligaments, bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

People visit an orthopedic doctor when they suffer from an injury or have a chronic condition, such as lower back pain or arthritis.

An orthopedic specialist is also referred to as an orthopedic surgeon, who focuses on helping you in getting relief from musculoskeletal issues. Their duties generally include:

  • Diagnosing as well as treating conditions that may affect your musculoskeletal system.
  • Assisting or rehabilitation, aimed at regaining movement, strength, flexibility, and range of motion following an injury or surgery.
  • Forming strategies or treatment plans to prevent injury and to provide alternative treatment options to prevent worsening of chronic conditions like arthritis.
  • While an orthopedic specialist has complete knowledge about all parts of the musculoskeletal system, some of them specialize further. Some of the subspecialty areas of orthopedics include hip, spine, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand, trauma surgery, and sports medicine.

Different orthopedic specialists specialize even further in specific parts of the body, such as the hip, ankle, foot, or shoulder. A few of them also specialize in treating children. Pediatric orthopedists monitor bone growth issues in children, such as like scoliosis or developmental problems that a child is born with, such as clubfoot or hip dysplasia.

What are the qualifications of an Orthopedic Specialist?

Aspiring orthopedic specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then 2- 3 years MS (orthopedics). Interested candidates have to follow the below-given steps to become an orthopedic specialist:

Step 1:

Science students who have appeared in +2 (with Chemistry, physics, and biology as main subjects) need to appear in a medical entrance test.

Step 2:

After completing the four and half years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to pursue MS (Ortho) to work as an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Step 3:

After completing two to three years of MS (Ortho) course, an Orthopaedist can get jobs in government hospitals and can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

What conditions does an Orthopedic Specialist treat?

Orthopedic doctors treat a wide variety of conditions, including but not limited to the following:

  • tennis elbow
  • ankle sprain
  • meniscus tear
  • bone fractures
  • muscle strains
  • joint or back pain
  • arthritis
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • injuries to tendons or ligaments like tendonitis, sprains, and ACL tears
  • limb abnormalities, such as bowlegs and clubfoot
  • bone cancer
  • fractures, such as broken hip, broken wrist, kneecap, compression fracture of the vertebrae
  • ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Carpal tunnel, hand arthritis, and hand injuries
  • club foot, bow legs, and hip dysplasia
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions, and foot, and ankle injuries
  • osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, osteomalacia
  • Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, muscle atrophy
What diagnostic tests are required by Orthopedics Specialist?

Your orthopedic specialist may recommend some tests to get a better picture of your problem. Most of the diagnostic imaging procedures are noninvasive and also give high-resolution images of bones, tendons, joints, or muscles.

Some diagnostic tests to detect orthopedic conditions are as follows:

  • Bone density scan
  • Computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Arthrography
  • Bone scan
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
  • Electromyography
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
  • Radiographs
When should you visit an Orthopedic Specialist?

The human body has more than 300 bones and joints. If just one of them is not functioning properly, you could experience pain and discomfort which may affect your day-to-day activities. You may want to know when to visit an orthopedic specialist. An orthopedic doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions related to the bones and joints and can help in the diagnosis and treatment of your ailments. Knowing when to see an orthopedic doctor may not be always easy, but the below-given symptoms and signs are a sure indication to see an orthopedic specialist.

  • Difficulty performing daily activities
  • Suffering from consistent chronic pain
  • Range of motions becoming very limited
  • Experiencing instability while walking or standing
  • Have a soft tissue injury
  • Any joint or bone injury with broken skin
  • Joint or extremity is deformed, for example, a finger that is now crooked
  • Loss of range of motion in a joint like your elbow, knee, or shoulder
  • Pain, swelling, loss of motion, and discoloration lasting more than 48 hours
  • Tingling and numb hands
  • Trouble climbing stairs
  • Shoulder pain
  • Painful joints
  • Twisted ankles
  • Swollen wrist or joints
  • Weak, stiff, bruised muscles
What can you expect from your first visit with an Orthopedic Specialist?

An orthopedic specialist will ask you about your general health, previous health conditions, complete family medical history, and other current conditions that you may be suffering from. They will especially want to know about conditions such as anemia, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, obesity, and hypertension, because these conditions may affect the treatment options that the surgeon provides.

You need to discuss all pain that you are currently experiencing with your orthopedic doctor. You will also likely discuss it in detail with your doctor.

Also, make sure you discuss any past injuries or existing conditions that could be having a negative effect on the existing orthopedic condition. Before your consultation with the doctor, it might be helpful to maintain a pain journal where you could record activities and positions that are causing pain anywhere in the body. Don’t forget to bring the journal along with you for your consultation and share it with the doctor.

Which are the most common procedures performed by an Orthopedics Specialist?

An orthopedic medical procedure is part of a medical procedure used for the treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic specialists utilize both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, spine ailments, tumors, degenerative diseases, and inborn disorders.

Here is the list of common orthopedic surgeries.

  • ACL Reconstruction Surgery
  • Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Repair
  • Spinal Surgeries
  • Joint Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteotomy
  • Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Herniated Disk Surgery

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