ORTHOPEDICS
At Acibadem, we offer top-notch care for all ages in our Orthopedics and Traumatology Departments. Our team specializes in many areas, like general orthopedics and sports injuries. We also do arthroscopy, knee, shoulder, and elbow surgeries, among others.
Our department uses the latest diagnostic tools and treatments for bone and muscle issues. This includes spinal diseases and injuries.
Procedures
- Scoliosis and vertebral surgeries
- Joint dislocation repair
- Muscle and tendon repair after tears and breaks
- Management of all fractures and dislocations in poly-trauma patients
- Arthroscopic surgeries (shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and wrist)
- Gonarthrosis and coxarthrosis
- Hip and knee prostheses
- Revision surgeries for prosthesis infection or loss
- Periacetabular and high tibial osteotomies
- Spinal surgeries
- Spinal deformities (scoliosis and kyphosis)
- Spondylolisthesis (dislocation of the vertebra)
- Degenerative spinal disease
- Spinal trauma (cervical, thoracal, lumbar, and sacral)
- Spinal infection (spinal tuberculosis and nonspecific infection)
- Spinal tumors (primary and metastatic)
- Orthopedic deformity repairs
- Bone-lengthening surgeries
- External fixation for bone deformities
- Non-union fracture and bone infection repair
- Surgeries to repair various pediatric diseases of the hip joint (congenital hip dislocation and aseptic necroses)
- All types of congenital and developmental problems, including congenital hip dislocation, pes equinus, and fibular hemimelia
- All childhood orthopedic diseases, including Perthes disease, bone and soft tissue problems, bone infections, limping, and limb length discrepancies
- Neuro-muscular problems, including cerebral palsy, myelodysplasia, obstetrical palsy, and Charcot–Marie–Toot disease
- Total knee replacement surgeries
- Total hip replacement surgeries
- Ankle and foot diseases (hallux valgus deformity, etc.)
- Arthroplasty for the hip, knee, and shoulder and endoprosthetic surgeries
- Treatments for hand diseases and hand surgeries, including microsurgical interventions
- Upper extremity surgeries
- Replantation surgeries
- Free tissue transfers
- Reconstruction of congenital hand deformities
- Resection of tumors of the muscular and skeletal system
For more info on spinal diseases and treatments, check out our Spine Center. It’s one of our top centers.
SPORTS MEDICINE
At Acibadem Healthcare Group, we provide top medical and surgical care for sports injuries. Our facilities are equipped with the latest technology and staffed by leading experts.
We focus on delivering excellence in sports medicine, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. Our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic serves national and international sports clubs and athletes. We also help amateur and professional athletes.
We offer a wide range of services, from injury prevention and treatment to performance improvement. Our clinic provides clinical support, knowledge, and facilities for athletes. We have tailor-made exercise and education programs, including fitness assessments and nutrition support.
Expert treatment and facilitation of a quick recovery
The specialists at Acibadem Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic help athletes get back to their sports careers fast.
Sports medicine
Our Sports Medicine Clinic has two sports medicine doctors and an exercise physiologist. They work with the Turkish national football team and top football clubs. They also help with basketball, volleyball, and more.
Our team offers many services. They check athletes’ health, do performance tests, and refer for more tests. They also help athletes recover from injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluating the medical examinations of football players
- Executing performance tests and referring patients to appropriate specialists for further testing as needed
- Determining predisposition to sports injuries through movement analysis in collaboration with applied biomechanics specialists
- Diagnosing injuries and illnesses in cooperation and consultation with other medical specialists
- Implementing post-injury or illness rehabilitation programs to ensure a safe return to sports with maximum performance
- Monitoring athletes’ performance by exercise physiologists, trainers, and coaches, and assisting athletes in reaching their maximum performance
- Educating players on doping-related health concerns and anti-doping matters
- Tailoring exercise programs against obesity and sedentary lifestyles
Exercise physiology
Exercise physiology helps four main groups. The first group is healthy athletes who get preventive or performance services. The second group is athletes recovering from injuries or surgery.
The third group is those who are not active or play sports for fun. They get tests and help with exercise plans. The fourth group has chronic diseases like diabetes or obesity.
Cardiopulmonary medicine
We offer many cardiology services at Acibadem Hospitals Group. This includes echocardiography and non-invasive tests. We also do angiography and ablation for football players.
- Pre-game screening and medical consultations before, during, and after game season
- Comprehensive medical treatment of identified problems
- Evaluation of patients with chronic illnesses who desire to exercise, including risk assessment, exercise planning, and determination of practice levels by sports medicine staff and an exercise physiologist
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit is 1,000 m2 indoors and 350 m2 outdoors. It handles all sports injuries and health problems. The team works to get athletes back to their games fast and healthy.
Physical therapy
Our physical therapists at the Acibadem Sports Clinic are experts in sports rehab, focusing on soccer. They also have skills in osteopathy and manual therapy. The unit has 17 treatment boxes for various physical therapy methods.
It has a pool for rehab and a FIFA-recommended artificial grass field. Athletes use these to recover and get back to their sports.
Applied biomechanics
The Applied Biomechanics Unit uses high-speed cameras and motion analysis systems. These tools help us study walking and athletic movements. They are used by athletes and patients with various health issues.
Our team can:
- Study the movement patterns of athletes and patients to find the right treatment
- Keep track of athletes to spot those at risk of injury and prevent it
- Give exercises and orthotics based on the analysis data
- Offer expertise in walking and running assessments and corrective insoles
Algology
The Algology Department helps soccer players with treatments like nerve blocks and epidural interventions. We have the right tools and staff for algology, including an intervention room and operating room. People with neck and back pain often visit us.
Dietetics and nutrition
Our Sports Clinic has a dietitian for all athletes. They help with meal planning and nutrition advice. The dietitian works on weight control and supplements for better performance.
They offer:
- General meal planning
- Weight loss, gain, or maintenance advice
- Body composition, hydration, and electrolyte balance checks
- Nutrition plans for practice, competition, and recovery
- Supplement advice and anti-doping education
Psychology
Our Clinic has a psychologist for mental support and consultations. They help athletes before and after operations or to improve performance. We see athletes of all ages and sports.
