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Orthopaedics & Traumatology Specialist

Prof. Dr. Egemen Altan

Hand · Shoulder · Elbow · Knee · Hip · Arthroscopy

Academic & modern treatment in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery

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Prof. Dr. Egemen Altan
Prof. Dr. Egemen Altan
Hand · Shoulder · Elbow · Knee · Hip · Arthroscopy
25+ Years Exp.
5K+ Operations
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Kadıköy, Istanbul E-mail Videos Appointment
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25+ Years of Experience
5K+ Successful Operations
20+ Publications & Articles
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Prof. Dr. Egemen Altan
About

Upper Extremity &
Hand Surgery Specialist

Prof. Dr. Egemen Altan is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist with over 25 years of experience in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery.

Having performed over 5,000 surgical operations to date, he specialises particularly in arthroscopic (closed) surgical techniques and the treatment of sports injuries.

Throughout his academic career he has authored numerous national and international publications, integrating modern surgical approaches into his clinical practice with the aim of offering patients rapid recovery and high success rates.

With his patient-centred approach, he creates an individualised treatment plan for each person, delivering safe, effective and up-to-date solutions.

Shoulder Surgery Hand Surgery Arthroscopy Sports Surgery Microsurgery Prosthetic Surgery Cadaver Courses
PATIENT REVIEWS

Patient Experiences

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Prof. Dr. Gülüm Altaca
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I had my hip replacement surgery here and was very satisfied. My wrist surgery also had a successful outcome. I recommend him to everyone.

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Canberk Yolaçan
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I had my radial head and metacarpal fracture surgeries done here. He explained every step of the process in detail before surgery and I recovered very well afterwards. Thank you.

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Kuzey Yücel
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I saw many doctors for 2 years of elbow pain and was misdiagnosed. Prof. Dr. Egemen Altan found the problem and it was completely resolved with surgery. I am deeply grateful.

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Alper Harput
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He resolved the trigger finger problem in all 3 of my fingers in a single session. His professional approach and warm manner means he gives each patient personal attention. I highly recommend him.

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Bige Kesmir
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He operated on my arm fracture 4 years ago and my wrist fracture recently. I had excellent results both times. His team's care and attention was also outstanding.

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Canberk Çetinkaya
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I had my cubital tunnel surgery here. He monitored me very closely both during and after the procedure. My arm recovered very quickly. Thank you.

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İrfan Berat
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He performed my knee surgery with great success. My post-operative recovery was very comfortable. His attention to the patient and the clarity of his explanations were extremely satisfying.

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Yağmur Melis
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He performed my surgery after I was involved in an accident. A very trustworthy and attentive doctor. He also followed up with me regularly after the surgery. Thank you.

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Mehmet Erman Atik
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I have been his patient since 2017. He performed my clavicle fracture surgery. Over the years he has always approached me with the same care and attention. I trust him completely.

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Gulsen Yagmurdereli
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I underwent surgery due to severed hand nerves. He managed both the surgery and the recovery process exceptionally well. I felt I was in expert hands. I am very grateful.

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Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive
Surgical Expertise

From rotator cuff tears and wrist nerve compressions to hip labral pathology and knee arthroscopy, diagnosis and treatment services are provided across a wide range using minimally invasive methods.

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Omuz Cerrahisi
Shoulder Surgery

Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, calcific tendinitis, shoulder dislocation, reverse shoulder replacement and arthroscopic procedures.

02
El & El Bilek
Hand & Wrist

Carpal tunnel, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, wrist arthroscopy and thumb arthritis treatments.

03
Dirsek Cerrahisi
Elbow Surgery

Tennis elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome, elbow arthroscopy and delayed fracture repairs.

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Diz Artroskopisi
Knee Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive treatment for meniscus tears, ACL issues and sports injuries.

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Kalça Artroskopisi
Hip Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic intervention and repair for hip labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

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Mikrocerrahi
Microsurgery

Syndactyly and nerve-vessel repair; precise treatment of 1–2 mm structures under the operating microscope.

"The hands are faster than the eyes — the critical nature of the hand makes it imperative not to lose time during initial intervention." — Prof. Dr. Egemen Altan, Orthopaedics & Traumatology Specialist
Conditions Treated

Comprehensive
Treatment List

The following conditions are successfully treated at our clinic using current diagnostic methods and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Curriculum Vitae

Academic Journey

1979
Birth — Ankara

Born in Ankara. Graduated from Ankara Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1997.

2004
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Completed medical education. During training, developed an interest in hand surgery and completed a Plastic Surgery placement with Dr. Eti Gürsel at Detroit Medical Center, USA.

2004–2009
Orthopaedics & Traumatology Residency

Completed residency at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Pursued shoulder and upper extremity surgery, working with Dr. Jon JP Warner at Harvard Shoulder Service, Boston.

2010–2011
AO Trauma Fellowship — United Kingdom

Supported by the Swiss-based AO Trauma Foundation fellowship, worked with Prof. Chris Moran and Dr. Daren Forward at Nottingham University Queen's Medical Centre on complex knee ligament and pelvic injuries.

2011–2015
Selçuk University — Assistant Professor

Worked as Assistant Professor at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, performing over 1,000 operations in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery. In 2015–2016, took on the role of Head of Hand Surgery Division and was awarded Associate Professorship.

2012
TOTEK Board Certificate

Successfully passed the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Board Examination and qualified for the TOTEK Certificate.

2013–2014
Florence Nightingale — Hand Surgery

Participated in numerous complex hand surgery operations alongside Prof. Dr. Levent Yalçın at Istanbul Bilim University Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Hand Surgery Division.

2014
EFORT Mark Paterson Fellowship

Supported by the EFORT fellowship, served as a visiting surgeon in London, Nottingham and Edinburgh.

2015
European Hand Surgery Society Fellowship

Advanced expertise in hand surgery and microsurgery with EWAS President Dr. Tommy Lindau at Pulvertaft Hand Centre, UK. Received the "Best Scientific Presentation" award at the 8th Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress in Turkey.

2016–
Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital

Continues work at Istanbul Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing primarily on Shoulder–Elbow–Hand Surgery and sports injuries. Also serves on the Liver Transplant Team at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, continuing microsurgical practice.

2017
ESSKA South America Fellowship

Won the triennial South America fellowship awarded by ESSKA to just 3 surgeons, working as an invited surgeon at centres in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile.

2020
Professorship

Following national and international academic contributions in his specialty, was awarded the title of Professor.

Academic Work

Publications & Scientific Contributions

2017
Multiple extensor tendons reconstruction with hamstring tendon grafts and flap coverage for severe dorsal hand injuries.
Hand Surg Rehabil · Özbaydar MU, Orman O, Özel Ö, Altan E
2017
Release of adhesions after zone II flexor tendon repair: the 'Gigli suture' technique.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol · Altan E, Yalçın L
2016
Endobutton fixation technique for multifragmanted coronoid fractures.
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg · Altan E, Özel Ö, Özbaydar MU, Bekmezci T
2015
Post-traumatic cervical nerve root avulsion: direct and indirect magnetic resonance myelography findings.
Spine J · Nayman A, Altan E, Koplay M, Kıvrak AS
2015
Arthroscopic synovectomy in the treatment of functional ankle instability: outcomes and gait analysis.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · Altan E, Ozbaydar MU, Tonbul M et al.
2015
Lower extremity rotational deformities and patellofemoral alignment parameters in patients with anterior knee pain.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Erkoçak ÖF, Altan E et al.
2014
Soft-Tissue Mallet Injuries: A Comparison of Early and Delayed Treatment.
Journal of Hand Surgery Am · Altan E, Alp NB, Baser R, Yalçın L
2014
Comparison of two different measurement methods to determine glenoid bone defects: area or width?
J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Altan E, Ozbaydar MU, Tonbul M, Yalcin L
2014
The effect of platelet-rich plasma on osteochondral defects treated with mosaicplasty.
Int Orthop · Altan E, Aydin K, Erkocak O, Senaran H, Ugras S
2013
The Forearm Squeeze Test to Identify a Congenitally Non-functioning Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon.
J Hand Surg Am · Altan E, Orman O, Tuncer S, Yalcin L
2013
Mozaicplasty Technique for Treatment of Reverse Hill-Sachs Lesion.
Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery · Altan E, Senaran H, Acar MA, Aydın BK, Ozbaydar MU
2011
Giant Cell Tumor of Second and Third Metatarsals and a Simplified Surgical Technique.
J Foot Ankle Surg · Yurdoğlu C, Altan E, Tonbul M
2016
Impact of different factors on the retraction of supraspinatus tendon tear and correlation with muscle belly.
SECEC/ESSSE · Milano 2015 — Altan E, Özbaydar MU et al.
2015
The use of hamstring tendons for multiple extensor tendon and hand dorsum defects.
FESSH · Milano 2015 — Altan E, Durgut F et al.
2015
Comparison of two different measurement methods to determine glenoid bone defects.
SECEC/ESSSE · İstanbul 2014 — Altan E, Ozbaydar MU et al.
2014
Comparison of early versus delayed treatment results of mallet finger injuries.
FESSH · Paris 2014 — Altan E, Alp NB, Baser R, Yalçın L
2013
Mozaicplasty Technique for Treatment of Reverse Hill-Sachs Lesion.
12th ICSES · Nagoya 2013 — Altan E, Şenaran H et al.
2013
Endobutton suspensory fixation for coronoid fractures.
FESSH · Antalya 2013 — Altan E, Şenaran H et al.
2013
The effect of platelet rich plasma on osteochondral defects treated with mosaicplasty technique.
ICRS · İzmir 2013 — Altan E, Aydın K, Şenaran H et al.
2012
Gait analysis assessment of chronic ankle instability patients treated with arthroscopic synovectomy.
33. SICOT World Congress · Dubai 2012 — Altan E, Ozbaydar M et al.
2012
Is there coxa valga in developmental hip dysplasia patients who need operative treatment?
EFORT · Berlin 2012 — Senaran H, Erkocak O, Altan E et al.
2016
Rotator Cuff Issues in Athletes
A'dan Z'ye Rotator Manşet · Doç.Dr.Özbaydar MU, Doç.Dr.Altan E
2016
Epidemiology and Genetics
A'dan Z'ye Rotator Manşet · Doç.Dr.Altan E, Dr.Orman O, Yrd.Doç.Dr.Aydın K
2014
Computer-Assisted Shoulder Arthroplasty
Omuz ve Dirsek Artroplastisi · Doç.Dr.Özbaydar MU, Yrd.Doç.Dr.Altan E
2014
Radial Dysplasia Reconstruction (Translation)
Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery · Dr.Egemen Altan · Güneş, Ankara
2014
AC Joint Injury Repair and Reconstruction (Translation)
Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery · Dr.Egemen Altan · Güneş, Ankara
2014
Arthroscopic Treatment of Scapulothoracic Disorders (Translation)
Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery · Dr.Egemen Altan · Güneş, Ankara
2012
Arthroscopic Treatment of the Acromioclavicular Joint
Omuz ve Dirsek Artroskopisi · Doç.Dr.Özbaydar MU, Yrd.Doç.Dr.Altan E, Dr.Demirçay E
2011
Benign–Sometimes Aggressive Bone Tumours (Translation)
Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics · Doç.Dr.Yurdoğlu C, Dr.Egemen Altan · Güneş, Ankara
Speaker
Ulnar Impaction Syndrome (Open and Arthroscopic Treatment)
12. Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege Temel El Cerrahisi Kursu · İstanbul 2017
Speaker
Tennis Elbow Disease
TUSYAD Kongresi · İstanbul 2017
Speaker
Clavicle Fractures of the Shoulder
27. Ulusal Ortopedi–Travmatoloji Kongresi · Antalya 2017
Speaker
3rd Advanced Knee Surgery in Sports Traumatology Course
Antalya 2017
Speaker
Perilunate Dislocations and Fracture-Dislocations
11. Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege Temel El Cerrahisi Kursu · Ankara 2016
Speaker
Basics in Robotic Microsurgery
13th EFSM · Türkiye 2016
Speaker
Reconstruction of Hand Dorsum Defects
13th EFSM · Türkiye 2016
Speaker
11th Shoulder Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (Course Secretary)
İzmir 2016
Speaker
26th Basic Microsurgery Course
İstanbul 2016
Speaker
Glenoid Bone Defect and Shoulder Instability
University College London · Londra 2014
Speaker
Chronic Ankle Instability and Treatment Algorithm
Royal Infirmary Hospital · Edinburgh 2014
Speaker
AO Trauma – Basic Principles of Fracture Treatment Course
Ankara 2013 & 2014
Speaker
18th, 19th and 24th Basic Microsurgery Courses
İstanbul 2013, 2015
Speaker
Oral Presentation Session
7. Omuz ve Dirsek Cerrahisi Kongresi · İstanbul 2012
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