The department of Orthopedics and Traumatology diagnoses and treats congenital and acquired conditions of joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee and ankle) and spinal column, such as restricted range of motion, pain, dysmorphic/short limbs, musculoskeletal tumors and infections among adults and children, and gait/posture disorders. All traumas relevant to these parts of the body and all pediatric musculoskeletal diseases are addressed at our department too. Furthermore, the department of Orthopedics and Traumatology collaborates with other branches in treatment and diagnosis of foot problems resulting from vascular occlusion, infection and chronic injury.
Established in 2014 for the purpose of providing medical services aimed at the aforementioned conditions, the Orthopedics and Traumatology department of Koç University Hospital unites experience and discipline of leading university hospitals and institutions from around Turkey. Since the day it was established, our clinic has advanced hand-to-hand with the hand surgery and microsurgery unit, eventually tripling its medical staff and introducing specialized branch teams lead by outstanding figures from all fields of orthopedics and traumatology.
The department of Orthopedics and Traumatology represents all specific areas of specialization listed under this discipline and utilizes modern techniques to serve patients.
Postoperative rehabilitation processes area also carried out within the framework of close communication and protocols concluded with the department of Physical Medicine. All treatment processes are particularly tailored for each patient.
FSHD (facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy) clinic
What is FSHD?
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a hereditary disease characterized with weakness in the face, shoulders, periphery of scapula, and spine, abdomen and lower extremities. One of the characteristic features of this disease is that by impacting the muscles responsible for stabilization of the shoulder blade, it leads to the condition called scapular winging. In this condition, scapula sticks out quite a bit, influences motion of the shoulder joint and prevents the patient from raising the arm.
How is FSHD treated?
Our department is specialized on treatment of FSHD patients. Under the umbrella of Koç University Hospital-Muscular Diseases Center, we collaborate with the departments of Neurology and Medical/Molecular Genetics. Thanks to the scapular stabilization technique we have developed, we are among select centers around the world in this regard.
To find out more about the department, you may visit the webpage of
Koç University Hospital-Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Details on our current activities and research products can be found on
http://ortho.ku.edu.tr.
Service Subcategories of Orthopedics and Traumatology
- Hand surgery and microsurgery (side branch)
- Shoulder and elbow surgery
- Spinal surgery
- Bone and soft tissue tumor surgery (oncology)
- Arthroplasty (prosthetic surgery)
- Sports injuries and surgery
- Pediatric orthopedics