Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and orthopedic care. He completed a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Clinical Fellowship and an Orthopedic Residency at Lerdsin Hospital in Bangkok. He graduated with first-class honors in Medicine from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Dr. Naputt has published several peer-reviewed studies. His research includes work on elbow fracture dislocations and the link between sarcopenia and hip fracture recovery. Both studies appeared in JSEA Orthopedics in 2024. He is known for his work in clinical practice, research, and education in Thailand’s orthopedic community.

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Prof. Dr. Şevki Erdem is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with expertise in spine surgery, deformity correction, and complex spinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University in Erzurum. He completed specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Erciyes University. Over several decades in leading Turkish hospitals, he has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions. He has also trained future spine surgeons. In 2013, the Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year.

He currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He provides advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fractures, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. He also performs joint replacement.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He sees patients at the Optimed International Çorlu Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Outpatient Clinic. Clinic hours: 09:00–18:00. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his specialization at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal in 2010.

Clinical focus: prosthetic surgery, meniscus surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture surgery, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Awards include the XIX. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in Clinical Research (TOTDER, 2015) and a certificate of appreciation (2019). Accreditations and certificates include EFORT (2010, 2017, 2021) and AO Trauma courses (2012, 2013). He has been a TUSYAD member since 2011. He has publications in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the International Journal of Surgery.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Doutor em Osteopatia com certificações internacionais em osteopatia e técnicas quiropráticas, especializado em tratamentos musculoesqueléticos.

• Certificado em técnicas de Quiropraxia Gonstead para ajustes precisos
• Membro da International Osteopathic Association (IOA)
• Representante oficial da Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada na Tailândia
• Certificado em Farmacologia e Nutrição Chinesa para cuidados holísticos

O Dr. Iulian Gherman é especialista em técnicas minimamente invasivas para rupturas de ligamentos do ombro no Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Especialista em reconstruções de ligamentos e reparação de tendões
• Defensor de tratamentos ortopédicos modernos centrados no paciente
• Experiente em abordagens cirúrgicas e não cirúrgicas
• Lidar com casos ortopédicos complexos com precisão

Especializado em cirurgia de ombro, o Dr. Burcin Kececi traz vasta experiência no tratamento de roturas de ligamentos do ombro no Hospital Medical Point de İzmir.

• Formado em cirurgia de joelho e quadril no Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, França
• Membro da Associação Turca de Lesões Desportivas, Artroscopia e Cirurgia do Joelho
• Especializado em oncologia ortopédica e lesões desportivas
• Ativo na ISOLS e EMSOS para preservação de membros e oncologia musculoesquelética

O Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon é um especialista em cardiologia com ampla formação em intervenções cardiovasculares, incluindo procedimentos relevantes para a recuperação de ruturas de ligamentos do ombro.

• Doutoramento em Medicina pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade da Coreia
• Especialização em Cardiologia no Hospital Hyehwa da Universidade da Coreia
• Formação clínica no Montreal Heart Institute, Canadá
• Antigo Professor de Cardiologia no Gachon University Gil Medical Center
• Atual Diretor do Centro Cardiovascular no Hospital Naeun

Dr. Irwin Gonzalez Abad graduated from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG). He has over four years of experience in aesthetic, longevity, and regenerative medicine. He holds a master’s degree in aesthetic and longevity medicine, a diploma in ozone therapy, and ISSCA (International Society for Stem Cell Application) certification.

He has assisted plastic surgeons with aesthetic procedures. He completed personalized training with Galderma, Mint, and Beyond Aesthetics.

He offers Dezawa MUSE patented stem cell treatments developed by Dr. Dezawa. This is a key service in his practice.

Yang Young Joon é especialista em distúrbios da articulação do ombro e lesões esportivas, com expertise em cirurgia artroscópica no Hospital Naeun.

• Diretor do Centro Ortopédico do Hospital Naeun
• Membro regular da Sociedade Coreana de Ombro
• Especialização (Fellowship) em Cirurgia Ortopédica no Hospital St. Paul
• Experiente no tratamento de rupturas complexas de ligamentos do ombro

Com mais de 20 anos na ortopedia, o Dr. Bura é especialista em rupturas de ligamentos do ombro, combinando abordagens cirúrgicas e de reabilitação.

• Especialização em cirurgia artroscópica na Universidade de Ensino de Munique
• Especializar-se em casos complexos que requerem reconstrução
• Publicar pesquisas sobre medicina biomecânica
• Diretor do Centro de Excelência em Medicina Biomecânica