Prof. Dr. MustafaKarahan

Our Treatment Approaches

Learn about our five main treatment areas with evidence-based approaches.

Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopy is surgery performed by introducing a camera and fine instruments into the joint through incisions of a few millimetres. Because the inside of the joint is seen directly, diagnosis and treatment can be carried out in the same session; compared with open surgery it causes less soft-tissue damage and less pain, and recovery is usually faster. Ligament reconstruction, meniscal and labral repair, cartilage treatment and loose body removal in the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow and ankle are performed this way. Arthroscopy is not the answer to every joint problem: its benefit is limited in advanced osteoarthritis, and correct patient selection is the most important determinant of outcome.

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Joint Replacement

Joint replacement means replacing worn joint surfaces with metal, ceramic and polyethylene components in advanced osteoarthritis or severe joint damage. The aim is lasting pain relief and restored function; for modern knee and hip replacements, implant survival of 85 - 95% at 15 - 20 years is reported. Replacement is a last-line treatment, considered when measures such as weight control, physiotherapy and injections are no longer enough. In young, active patients, joint-preserving options such as osteotomy are considered first where appropriate.

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Biological Treatments

Biological treatments — PRP (platelet-rich plasma), hyaluronic acid and stem cell therapies — aim to support the body's own healing mechanisms. They are used particularly in early cartilage damage and chronic tendon problems to reduce pain and improve function. It is important to be realistic about them: they do not regenerate damaged cartilage, their effect is not permanent, and the response varies between patients. Research into the long-term effectiveness of stem cell therapies is ongoing.

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Trauma Surgery

Trauma surgery covers the treatment of fractures, dislocations and tendon ruptures. The core principle is to restore the joint surface and bone alignment anatomically and to fix them firmly enough to allow early movement. Not every fracture needs an operation; many undisplaced, stable fractures are treated in a cast or splint. In tendon ruptures, timing is decisive: repairs of distal biceps and Achilles ruptures performed in the first weeks give the best results.

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Sports Surgery

Sports surgery focuses on the ligament, meniscal, cartilage and joint instability injuries common in athletes and on a safe return to sport. The decision to return is made on measurable criteria rather than the calendar: muscle strength of 85 - 90% of the other side, symmetry on hop tests, pain-free changes of direction and psychological readiness. Returning too early is the most common cause of re-injury, which is why rehabilitation matters as much as the operation itself.

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Treatment options suitable for your condition will be discussed after clinical evaluation.

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