Assoc. Prof. MD. Kutsi Tuncer

My 14-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, suffered a rare osteochondritis dissecans in her elbow during a national championship. Dr. Tuncer's hybrid approach combined arthroscopic microfracture with a novel biologic scaffold. His team coordinated with her coaches on a phased return-to-sport program. She's now back competing at elite level, a testament to his understanding of pediatric athletic medicine.

After a motorcycle accident left me with a complex open tibial plateau fracture, three surgeons recommended amputation. Dr. Tuncer pioneered a staged reconstruction: initial external fixation, then vascularized fibular graft, and finally custom 3D-printed implant integration. Two years and multiple procedures later, I'm walking without a limp, he turned a catastrophic injury into a functional recovery.

My 8-year-old son was born with radial club hand, struggling with basic tasks. Dr. Tuncer performed a revolutionary single-stage correction combining centralization, tendon transfers, and growth plate modulation. What amazed us was his 'occupational therapy through play' approach, designing Lego-building challenges as rehabilitation. Now he writes, plays piano, and most importantly, ties his own shoes.

As a 45-year-old professional cellist, developing focal dystonia in my left hand threatened my career. Dr. Tuncer diagnosed it as a neuromuscular imbalance rather than pure orthopedic issue. His multidisciplinary treatment included selective peripheral denervation combined with sensorimotor retraining using musical exercises. I'm performing concertos again, he understood that musicians need more than anatomical correction.

As a 72-year-old retired ceramic artist, I feared my severe thumb base arthritis would end my ability to sculpt. Dr. Tuncer performed a meticulous trapezium excision and tendon interposition arthroplasty. His innovative post-op protocol included custom clay-molding exercises. Six months later, I'm creating detailed pottery again, he didn't just fix a joint, he preserved my life's passion.