Prof. Sami Sokucu biography:

Prof. Sami Sokucu is an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience, specializing in robotic knee replacement, trauma surgery, deformity correction, and limb lengthening. He focuses on improving patient outcomes through advanced techniques and evidence-based practices. Prof. Sami Sokucu earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine between 1997 and 2003. Following his graduation, he completed his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Taksim Training and Research Hospital under the Ministry of Health from 2004 to 2010.

Prof. Sami Sokucu areas of Expertise:

• Robotic Knee Replacement: Specializes in robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries for knee arthritis and degenerative conditions.
• Trauma Surgery: Expert in managing complex fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries.
• Deformity Correction Surgery: Treatment of musculoskeletal deformities, including limb lengthening and angular deformities.
• Limb Lengthening Surgery: Skilled in limb lengthening procedures for congenital and acquired limb discrepancies.
• Orthopedic Tumor Surgery: Surgical treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors, with a focus on limb-salvage techniques.
• Arthroplasty: Joint replacement surgeries, particularly for hip and knee, focusing on restoring function and minimizing recovery time.

Professional Experience:

• 2010–2012: Specialist Physician at Istanbul Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.
• 2012–2017: Specialist Physician at the same institution.
• 2017–Present: Associate Professor at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital.

Professional Memberships:

• European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT), Member (2014).
• Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, Member (2014).
• Orthopedic Trauma Branch, Member (2011).
• Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK), Member (2010).
• Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Member (2007).
• Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Society (TOTDER), Member (2005).
• Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Branch, Member (2005).

Awards:

• Certificate of Appreciation, Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate (2011).