Where does Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil practice?

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil practices at Acibadem Hospitals Group

What is the specialty of Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil?

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil?

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 22 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 22 years of experience.
He completed his Faculty of Medicine education in 2001 and his Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology education in 2007, both from Istanbul University.
He is an esteemed member of the Turkish Limb Extension and Reconstruction Association, the Turkish Foot Ankle Surgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, TUSYAD (Turkish Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy, and Knee Association) / Board of Directors, TOTBID / Sports Traumatology Branch, TOTDER (Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association), TOTEK (Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council), Hip Joint Conservative Surgery Association / Board of Directors and TOTBID (Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association).
He has authored various papers in national and international journals.

Hospital

Acibadem Hospitals Group

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Special Interest

Orthopedics, Traumatology, Shoulder and Elbow Treatment

List Of Treatments

Total Hip Replacement
Revision Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Computer Navigation
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery
Revision ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery
Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder Labral Tears Surgery
Elbow Replacement Surgery
Corrective osteotomy, fixation and ligament reconstruction surgery
Knock knee surgery

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Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

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