Patient Experience
As a 72-year-old retired ceramic artist with advanced osteoarthritis in both hands, I had resigned myself to never throwing another pot. Prof. Turan performed a revolutionary double ceramic-on-ceramic metacarpophalangeal joint replacement he developed. Not only can I sculpt again, but the precision of the implants actually improved my fine motor control beyond my pre-arthritis ability.
My 14-year-old daughter, a promising ballet dancer, suffered a rare traumatic Lisfranc fracture during a performance. While other surgeons suggested fusion that would end her career, Prof. Turan created a custom 3D-printed internal scaffold that allowed anatomical healing without fusion. Eight months later, she performed her first full-length Swan Lake solo.
After a paragliding accident left me with a complex open tibial plateau fracture and compartment syndrome, I was airlifted to Liv Hospital. Prof. Turan's team performed immediate fasciotomies and used a novel external fixation system with integrated antibiotic-eluting beads he co-designed. The infection risk was eliminated, and I walked unassisted in 12 weeks.
My 8-year-old son with osteogenesis imperfecta had suffered 14 fractures by age six. Prof. Turan initiated a multidisciplinary protocol involving timed intramedullary rodding before fractures occurred, combined with a custom physical therapy regimen. He hasn't had a single fracture in two years and now plays adaptive soccer.
As a 45-year-old competitive freediver with severe shoulder instability from years of repetitive motion, traditional stabilization would have ended my career. Prof. Turan performed an arthroscopic capsular plication using biodegradable smart sutures that gradually transfer load to healing tissue. I recently set a national depth record.
My 91-year-old grandmother with dementia and Parkinson's suffered a complex intertrochanteric hip fracture. Rather than standard surgery, Prof. Turan used a minimally invasive cephalomedullary nail with piezoelectric bone stimulation pads. Her cognitive function actually improved post-surgery, and she dances with her walker daily.
After surviving bone cancer as a teenager, I developed severe post-radiation osteonecrosis of my femoral head at 33. Prof. Turan performed a vascularized fibular graft augmented with stem cell injections from my iliac crest. The necrotic bone fully revitalized, avoiding total hip replacement entirely.
My 6-year-old daughter was born with congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle. Prof. Turan developed a growth-guided internal fixation system that expands as she grows, avoiding multiple future surgeries. She now carries her school backpack without pain for the first time.
As a 28-year-old professional esports athlete, I developed debilitating De Quervain's tenosynovitis from controller use. Prof. Turan performed an ultrasound-guided percutaneous release using a micro-blade he designed specifically for gaming-related injuries. I returned to competition in 10 days and won a major tournament.
My husband, a 57-year-old ship engineer, crushed his pelvis in an industrial accident. Prof. Turan reconstructed his pelvic ring using patient-specific implants fabricated from CT data, preserving his sacroiliac joint function. He returned to sea duty six months earlier than any predicted timeline.
Our 16-year-old son with cerebral palsy suffered from painful hip subluxation affecting his mobility. Prof. Turan performed a femoral osteotomy with a custom 3D-printed guide that accounted for his unique muscle tone patterns. His gait efficiency improved by 40%, and he completed his first 5K walk.
After 25 years as a professional cellist, I developed focal dystonia in my left hand that ended my career. Neurologists found no solution until Prof. Turan identified it as a rare tendon-locking phenomenon. His minimally invasive pulley release surgery restored full finger independence. I performed at Carnegie Hall nine months later.
My 3-year-old daughter was born with symbrachydactyly of her right hand. Prof. Turan performed a novel two-stage reconstruction using toe-to-hand transfer with intraoperative perfusion monitoring via laser fluorescence. She now has functional opposition and can hold a crayon to draw her first pictures.
As a 39-year-old mountain guide, I survived an avalanche with multiple extremity fractures including a pilon fracture considered unsalvageable. Prof. Turan used a hybrid external fixation system with computer-assisted gradual reduction. I summited Mont Blanc exactly one year to the day after my accident.
My 68-year-old mother with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis needed total knee replacements but was deemed high-risk. Prof. Turan performed simultaneous bilateral custom-made patient-specific instrumentation knees with robotic assistance. Her hospital stay was 48 hours, and she danced at my wedding six weeks later.