What does a Spine Surgeon do?

A spine surgeon deals with the diagnosis and management of spinal diseases and conditions such as scoliosis and degenerative disorders.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Spine Surgeon?

Chest X-rays, Electrocardiogram (ECG), CT, MRI, Electromyography, Myelogram etc.

What are the typical symptoms of spine problems?

The individual may experience Stiffness in the lower back area, restricting range of motion, Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness or pain, Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest, Pain that persists for a maximum of 10-14 days, and Notable loss of motor function such as the ability to tiptoe or heel walk.

How long is the recovery period for typical spine surgeries?

Recovery period is approximately 3 to 4 months.

Are there any risks associated with spine surgeries?

Risks are rare but serious which includes include heart attack, stroke, brain damage, or death.

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Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Cetinkaya

Spine Surgeon

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12 years of overall experience

Works at Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Turkey

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About Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Cetinkaya

Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Cetinkaya is a Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon with more than 12 years of experience.
His expertise lies in performing scoliosis treatment (corset/exercise/open surgery/string scoliosis) and endoscopic fully closed disc surgery (lumbar hernia), among other procedures.
He did his medical education from Dokuz Eylul Faculty of Medicine in 2010.
He pursued specialization from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2015.
He is a professional member of the Scoliosis Research Society, AOSpine (Active Member), Turkish Spine Society, Asia Pacific Spine Society, Asia Pacific Orthopedic Association, Society of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology, and Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTBID-TOTEK Board Certified Member).
He holds several publications credited to his name.

Special Interest

Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Cetinkaya specializes in the following:

Scoliosis treatment
Endoscopic fully closed disc surgery
Spinal canal stenosis
Neck hernia Spinal fracture/tumor/infection

Skilled At

Revision Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
ACL Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Arthroscopic surgery
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Osteotomy
Limb Lengthening
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Micro Discectomy

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Total Disc Replacement
Multiple Sclerosis
Cervical Spine Surgery
Spine Tumour Surgery
Scoliosis Spine Surgery
Spine Decompression Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Spondylitis
Slip Disc
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
TLIF surgery

Location

Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Turkey Istanbul, Turkey

Education & Training
Work Experience

, 2010, Dokuz Eylul Faculty of Medicine

, 2015, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Consultant, Medicana International Istanbul
Consultant, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Spine Health Center
Consultant, Tygerberg Academic Hospital, Spinal Unit of Orthopedics, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Consultant, Memorial Ankara Hospital, Spine Surgery Clinic
Consultant, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital
Consultant, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic
Consultant, Cerkes State Hospital