Dr. UMUT AKGUN

• 2022Movement and Exercise Sciences / PhD
• 2017Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Professor
• 2012Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Associate Professor
• 2010Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, US / Sports Fellow
• 2009Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Assistant Professor
• 2005Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology
• 2003Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, US / Trauma Fellow
• 1999Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 2022Acıbadem Health Group
• 2020Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Head of Department
• 2005 – 2006Diyarbakir Military Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic
• 2000 – 2005Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

• Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association
• European Society of Sports of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
• European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC / ESSSE)
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

• Clinical outcome comparison of suprapectoral and subpectoral tenodesis of the long head of the biceps with concomitant rotator cuff repair A Systematic ReviewShoulder Elbow. 2022 Feb;14(1):6-15 Ergun S, Cirdi YU, Baykan SE, Akgun U, Karahan M
• Mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes of arthroscopic repair of isolated and combined subscapularis tears: A single-center experienceActa Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2021 Dec;55(6):473-479 Kurnaz R, Ergün S, Aşçı M, Akgün U, Güneş T
• The Clinical and Biomechanical Performance of All-Suture Anchors: A Systematic ReviewArthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2020 May 28;2(3):e263-e275 Ergun S, Akgun U, Barber FA, Karahan M
• Repair of Longitudinal Meniscal Tears by Single or Double Vertical Loop Sutures: In vitro Biomechanical Study under Cyclic LoadingJ Knee Surg. 2020 Mar;33(3):314-318 Kurnaz R, Asci M, Ergun S, Akgun U, Gunes T
• The effect of loop size on loop security and elongation of a knotOrthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2020 Feb;106(1):35-38 Ergun S, Akgun U, Karahan M
• Effect of adjuvant hyperbaric oxygen on healing of cartilage lesions treated with microfracture: an experimental study in ratsUndersea Hyperb Med. 2018 Jul-Aug;45(4):411-419 Başci O, Çimşit M, Zeren S, Saglican Y, Akgun U, Kocaoglu B, Başdemir G, Karahan M
• Arthroscopy-assisted treatment of Hoffa fracture associated with ipsilateral femoral shaft, tibial eminence and Malgaigne fracturesActa Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014; 48(5): 602-6 Akan K, Akgun U, Poyanli O, Unay K
• The effect of organic silicon injection on Achilles tendon healing in ratsActa Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014; 48(3): 346-54 Gereli A, Akgun U, Uslu S, Agir I, Ates F, Nalbantoglu U
• The effect of environmental pH change on bovine articular cartilage metabolism: implications for the use of buffered solution during arthroscopy?Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Nov; 22(11): 2843-8 Akgun U, Kocaoglu B, Ergun S, Karahan M, Turkmen M
• Pretzel knot compared with standard suture knotsKnee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2012 Nov; 20(11): 2302-6 Karahan M, Akgun U, Turkoglu A, Nuran R, Ates F, Yucesoy CA.
• Prediction of semitendinosus and gracilis autograft sizes for ACL reconstructionKnee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2012 Jul; 20(7): 1293-7 Beyzadeoglu T, Akgun U, Tasdelen N, Karahan M
• The contribution of each anterior cruciate ligament bundle to the Lachman test: a cadaver investigationJ Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Jan;94(1):68-74 Christel PS, Akgun U, Yasar T, Karahan M, Demirel B
• Measurement of human Gracilis muscle isometric forces as a function of knee angle, intraoperativelyJ Biomech. 2010 Oct 19;43(14):2665-71 Yucesoy CA, Ateş F, Akgün U, Karahan M
• Modified Fulkerson osteotomy in recurrent patellofemoral dislocationsActa Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2010;44(1):27-35 Akgün U, Nuran R, Karahan M
• Adhesion reduction after knee surgery in a rat model by Mitomycin CKnee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. [ PubMed ] 8 May 2010 Kocaoglu B, Akgun U, Nalbantoglu U, Poyanly O, Karahan M
• Effect of partial medial meniscectomy on the proprioceptive function of the kneeArch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2010 Mar;130(3):427-31 Karahan M, Kocaoglu B, Cabukoglu C, Akgun U, Nuran R
• The Pretzel knot; a new simple locking slip – knot. A Technical noteKnee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2010 Mar; 18(3): 412-4 Karahan M, Akgun U, Mendes E
• A Core Arthroscopy Course Based On Motor Skill TrainingKnee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2009, Epub Unalan P, Akan K, Orhun H, Akgun U et al
• Preventing blood-induced joint damage with the use of intra-articular iron chelators: an experimental study in rabbitsArch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2009 Nov;129(11):1571-5. Epub 2009 May Kocaoğlu B, Akgun U, Erol B, Karahan M, Yalçin S
• Correlation of basic motor skills with arthroscopic experienceActa Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2009 Jan-Feb;43(1):49-53 Karahan M, Unalan PC, Bozkurt S, Odabas I, Akgun U, Cifcili S, Lobenhoffer P, Aydin AT
• Dislocation of os trigonum presenting as a loose body in the ankleJ Foot Ankle Surg. 2009 Mar-Apr;48(2):215-9. Epub 2009 Jan 9 Kocaoglu B, Akgun U, Nuran R, Karahan M
• A case of multiple congenital anomalies including agenesis of the anterior cruciate ligamentActa Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2008 Nov-Dec;42(5):373-6 Ergun S, Karahan M, Akgun U, Kocaoglu B
• Possible reflex pathway between medial meniscus and semimembranosus muscle: an experimental study in rabbitsKnee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2008 Sep;16(9):809-14 Akgun U, Kocaoglu B, Orhan EK, Baslo MB, Karahan M.
• Tuberculosis of the knee joint: a case reportActa Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2008 May-Jul;42(3):214-8 Akgün U, Erol B, Cimşit C, Karahan M
• Full recovery of muscle function after delayed primary repair of deltoid muscle detachment; A case reportInt Shoulder Surg. 2008 Akgun U, Kocaoglu B, Erol B, Karahan M
• Direction of the load on the elbow of the ball blocking handball goalieKnee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2007 Sep 26 Akgün U, Karahan M, Tiryaki C, Erol B, Engebretsen L
• Superior excursion of the humeral head: a diagnostic tool in rotator cuff tear surgeryJ Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2005 Jul-Aug;14(4):375-9 Bezer M, Yildirim Y, Akgun U, Erol B, Guven O