Where does Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU practice?

Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU practices at Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul

What is the specialty of Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU?

Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU specialty is Spine Surgeon

What is the experience of Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU?

Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU is Spine Surgeon with 36 years of experience.

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.

Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU, Spine Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU

Prof. Dr. Azmi HAMZAOĞLU is a well-known Orthopedist at Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul.
He has nearly 36 years of experience in Spine Surgery.
After completing his graduation from Istanbul University in 1983, he started his residency program from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University.
In 1989, he went to the USA and completed his certification in Spine Surgery from the Minnesota Spine Center.
Later, in 1991, he went to Japan to continue his studies in Spine Surgery from the University of Hokkaido.
He has an essential role as a Founder of the 'Orthopedic Clinic' at Florence Nightingale Hospital and Turkey's first Spine Surgery center.
He became a Specialist in 1983, earned the title of 'Associate Professor' and 'Professor' in 1989 and 1996 respectively.

Hospital

Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Special Interest

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Spine Surgery

List Of Treatments

Total Hip Replacement
Acetabular Fixation
Cemented Total Hip Replacement
Cementless Total Hip Replacement (THR) Surgery
Revision Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Computer Navigation
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery
Both Hip Replacement together
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing BHR
BHR with stem
BMHR
Minimally Invasive Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing with computer navigation
ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Patello Femoral Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Lower femoral Osteotomy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Arthrodesis
Septic Arthritis Treatment
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Arthroscopic Menisectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Meniscal Repair
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
High Flex Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Single Knee Replacement
Arthrotomy
Arthroscopic surgery
Reduction of fractures open
Closed Reduction for Fracture
Arthroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Open or Endoscopic
Palmar Fasciectomy
Tendon Repair Surgery: Flexor Extensor
Thumb Arthroplasty
Tendon Transfer
Internal Fixation of Fractures
Pollicization Surgery
Syndactyly (Webbing) Treatment
Repair of Digital Nerves
Synovectomy of Hand
Tenodesis tenolysis and tendon transfers and grafts
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)
Neurolysis Procedure
Ganglion Cyst Excision
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Open Reduction of Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Repair of Shoulder Rotator Cuff
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
Repair of dislocations
Shoulder Labral Tears Surgery
Surgical decompression
Extensor mechanism realignment
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Lateral Epicondyle Release (Tennis Elbow)
Fracture reduction and fixation
Osteotomy
Arthrolysis
Limb Lengthening
Sports Related Injuries
Trigger Point Injection (TPI)
Knee Meniscectomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Tibial Tubercle Transfer for Patellofemoral Arthritis
Arthroscopic Debridement of Calcium Deposits
Leg Injury
Paget's Disease
Partial Hip Replacement Surgery - Unilateral Hip Replacement
Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction
Arthritis
Triple arthrodesis and internal fixation
Corrective Osteotomy and fixation and bone graft
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery
Knee replacement - Bilateral
Knock knee surgery

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