Ozgur Ismail Turk

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Risus Clinic Istanbul. He specializes in arthroplasty, sports injuries, and stem cell therapy. His research on blood loss management was published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

Specialization and Surgical Approach

Dr. Turk treats a range of orthopedic conditions in children and adults. He performs arthroplasty techniques for joint issues. The specialist also treats shoulder, elbow, and hand conditions. Additionally, Turk performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and treats spine tumors. His practice includes regenerative methods such as stem cell therapy for arthritis.

Conditions Treated

• Scoliosis and ankylosing spondylitis
• Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
• Meniscus tears and rotator cuff injuries
• Osteoarthritis, arthrosis, and osteoporosis
• Bone and joint injuries or fractures
• Congenital deformities like syndactyly and funnel chest

Procedures Performed

• Total hip and knee replacement (arthroplasty) revisions
• Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip, and ankle
• Surgical and conservative treatment of scoliosis
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
• 3D Lapidus procedure – a surgical correction for hallux valgus (bunions) using three-dimensional bone alignment
• Vertebroplasty and discectomy for spinal conditions
• Above-knee and below-knee prosthetics
• Revision hip arthroplasty
• Total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Spine tumor embolization – a procedure that blocks blood flow to a tumor to make surgery safer
• Rotator cuff repair surgery
• Shoulder replacement
• Ankle joint replacement

Academic Contributions and Research

Dr. Turk contributes to the field of spinal surgery through clinical research. He authored a study on management of blood loss in adolescent scoliosis. Turk publishes research in national and international medical journals. He focuses his academic work on innovations in traumatology. This research helps improve safety and outcomes during spinal operations.

Professional Environment

Dr. Turk practices at Risus Clinic Istanbul in Turkey. This facility holds accreditation from the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) program. The clinic is also recognized by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Turk treats international patients within a medical team. He has been active in his clinical practice since 2013.