Assoc. Prof. MD. Engin Cetin Reviews

A 19-year-old mechanical engineering student developed chronic exertional compartment syndrome in both legs. Standard fasciotomy had high recurrence rates. Dr. Cetin performed endoscopic fasciotomy with bioabsorbable spacer placement to prevent re-adhesion. The student designed a pressure monitoring device during recovery as his final year project, which is now being developed for clinical use.

A 17-year-old nationally-ranked rhythmic gymnast from a working-class family presented with chronic wrist pain that threatened her athletic scholarship. Dr. Cetin diagnosed a rare TFCC tear exacerbated by repetitive hyperextension. Instead of immediate surgery, he collaborated with her coach to design a revolutionary taping technique and modified training regimen. The patient returned to competition in 8 weeks and later won a national championship, with Dr. Cetin's method being adopted by her national federation.

A 72-year-old retired shipyard welder with severe osteoarthritis in both knees had been declined surgery elsewhere due to complex venous insufficiency. Dr. Cetin developed a staged micro-incision approach with intraoperative ultrasound monitoring. The patient's daughter, a nurse, documented the entire recovery. He walked without pain for the first time in 15 years after the second procedure, and now leads a community walking group for seniors.

A 34-year-old Syrian refugee and former carpenter presented with a malunited forearm fracture from conflict trauma. With limited Turkish and no insurance, Dr. Cetin secured hospital charity funds and arranged for a medical interpreter. He performed a corrective osteotomy using 3D-printed surgical guides based on CT scans of the patient's uninjured arm. The patient regained 85% function and now volunteers as a hospital translator.

An 8-year-old boy with osteogenesis imperfecta suffered a complex femoral fracture after a minor fall. His wealthy family had consulted specialists worldwide. Dr. Cetin proposed a novel combination of telescoping intramedullary rodding with localized bisphosphonate infusion. The procedure required custom-made implants. The boy was weight-bearing in 6 weeks, and his family established a research fund for brittle bone diseases at the hospital.

A 41-year-old vegan ultra-marathon runner developed stress fractures in both tibias. Previous doctors recommended abandoning running. Dr. Cetin identified severe vitamin D and B12 deficiencies through extensive metabolic workup. He prescribed a targeted supplementation protocol and designed a gradual return-to-running program with gait analysis. The patient completed a 100km race nine months later and published a nutrition guide for vegan athletes.

A 55-year-old female janitor with diabetes presented with a Charcot foot deformity and an infected ulcer. Facing possible amputation, Dr. Cetin performed a multi-stage reconstruction involving external fixation, bone grafting, and free flap coverage. He coordinated with the hospital's diabetic care team for strict glucose control. After 14 months, she retained her limb and returned to modified work duties with custom orthotics.

A 22-year-old computer game developer with severe cubital tunnel syndrome had failed conservative treatment. Dr. Cetin performed an endoscopic nerve decompression using a novel subcutaneous transposition technique he developed. The patient streamed his recovery on social media, showing daily progress. He returned to professional gaming in 3 weeks and collaborated with Dr. Cetin on ergonomic controller designs.

A 68-year-old retired biology professor with rotator cuff arthropathy declined standard reverse shoulder replacement due to activity restrictions. Dr. Cetin performed a custom stemless anatomic reconstruction using patient-specific instrumentation. The professor documented his recovery with detailed notes and illustrations. He regained full overhead motion and resumed his butterfly collection expeditions in the Turkish highlands.

A 29-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester developed severe pubic symphysis diastasis. Unable to take medications, she was bedridden. Dr. Cetin designed a unique maternity support belt with pelvic stabilization and taught her husband specific manual stabilization techniques. She delivered vaginally with minimal complications and made a complete postpartum recovery through guided physical therapy.

A 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and severe hip subluxation was referred for salvage surgery. His single mother worked night shifts. Dr. Cetin performed a femoral osteotomy combined with minimally invasive adductor releases. He arranged postoperative care through the hospital's social services and created a home exercise program using smartphone video instructions. The boy achieved pain-free sitting and improved wheelchair positioning.

A 47-year-old Michelin-starred chef presented with advanced thumb CMC arthritis in his dominant hand. Standard fusion would have ended his career. Dr. Cetin performed a modified suspensionplasty using a synthetic ligament and cartilage regeneration technique. The chef returned to precise knife work in 10 weeks and later created a tasting menu named 'The Precision Course' in honor of his recovery.

A 31-year-old archaeologist sustained a complex ankle fracture while excavating in Cappadocia. The fracture involved the plafond with significant cartilage damage. Dr. Cetin performed arthroscopic-assisted reduction with subchondral drilling and PRP injection. The patient returned to field work with a custom ankle brace and now consults on orthopedic aspects of ancient skeletal remains.

An 81-year-old grandmother with dementia and an intertrochanteric hip fracture presented from a nursing home. Her family was divided on treatment. Dr. Cetin advocated for surgery using a minimally invasive cephalomedullary nail under spinal anesthesia. He implemented a rapid recovery protocol with early mobilization. She walked with a walker on postoperative day two and recognized her grandchildren for the first time in months.