Spec. MD. Sedat Hazer

A 19-year-old nationally-ranked e-sports athlete developed severe, focal dystonia and neuropathic pain in their right hand, threatening their career. Extensive neurology workups were inconclusive. Dr. Hazer identified a complex regional pain component exacerbated by performance anxiety. Treatment involved a precise ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block, followed by a regimen of graded sensorimotor retraining using custom haptic gaming controllers. The patient returned to competition within 8 weeks, incorporating the desensitization techniques into their warm-up routine.

A 45-year-old Syrian refugee and former mosaic artist presented with chronic widespread pain and severe allodynia, a somatic manifestation of PTSD from conflict trauma. She was distrustful of systemic medications. Dr. Hazer facilitated a multidisciplinary approach, using pulsed radiofrequency ablation for the most affected peripheral nerves as a 'gateway' intervention to build trust, then integrating her into art therapy using tactile materials to slowly rebuild neural pathways associated with safe touch.

A 33-year-old vegan ultra-marathon runner was diagnosed with exertional compartment syndrome, but pain persisted post-fasciotomy. Dr. Hazer discovered a rare confluence of chronic exertional compartment syndrome and popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. He coordinated a single-stage surgical correction with a vascular surgeon, followed by a personalized recovery protocol using anti-inflammatory nutrition planning and blood flow restriction training to safely rebuild calf musculature without provoking recurrence.

An 8-year-old child with cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegia, and profound intellectual disability suffered from untreated pain evident only through behavioral distress cues. Dr. Hazer implemented an objective 'Pain Fingerprint' using wearable devices to track heart rate variability, galvanic skin response, and specific vocalization patterns. He then managed the pain with a precisely titrated intrathecal baclofen pump, dramatically improving the child's quality of life and ability to engage with therapists and family.

A 72-year-old retired deep-sea fisherman from Urla presented with debilitating phantom limb pain following a traumatic amputation 40 years prior. Traditional medications caused severe cognitive fog. Dr. Hazer pioneered a tailored protocol combining a novel low-dose ketamine infusion with targeted myofascial release of the residual limb's scar tissue, synchronized with biofeedback using recorded sounds of the Aegean Sea. The patient, who had been largely homebound, reported an 80% reduction in pain intensity and resumed teaching knot-tying at the local maritime museum.