Patient Experience
A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Bodrum presented with persistent thoracic outlet syndrome after a spearfishing accident. Dr. Pekgöz designed a novel aquatic rehabilitation protocol using weighted underwater exercises in the hospital's hydrotherapy pool, combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. The patient returned to competitive diving within 5 months, setting a personal depth record.
A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master from Kütahya developed severe bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and De Quervain's tenosynovitis after decades of intricate brushwork. Dr. Pekgöz created a custom ergonomic brush holder and implemented a nerve gliding program inspired by traditional Turkish marbling art motions. The patient regained 85% hand function and now teaches adaptive calligraphy classes.
A 19-year-old university student from a low-income family in Diyarbakır sustained a complex brachial plexus injury during a bus accident. Dr. Pekgöz secured hospital funding for an advanced neuromuscular electrical stimulation device and developed a telerehabilitation program accessible via the patient's smartphone. After 9 months, the patient regained functional arm movement and returned to studies.
A 45-year-old Syrian refugee and former tailor with phantom limb pain and hip disarticulation amputation from conflict injuries. Dr. Pekgöz incorporated mirror therapy with traditional Syrian embroidery patterns and virtual reality simulations of sewing motions. The patient's pain reduced by 70%, and he now volunteers teaching adaptive sewing techniques to other amputees.