Snapshot Highlights
- Over two decades of dedicated experience in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
- Associate Professor and Professor at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine.
- Extensive research and publications in leading orthopedic journals.
- Active membership in prestigious national and international orthopedic associations.
- Specialized expertise in joint arthroplasty and sports injuries.
Dr. BURAK AKAN
Professional Experience
Dr. Burak Akan has amassed extensive experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology, dedicating over two decades to patient care and advanced surgical techniques. His career trajectory showcases a commitment to academic excellence and clinical practice.
- Presently, Dr. Akan is a distinguished member of the Acıbadem Health Group, contributing his expertise since 2023.
- Prior to this, he held significant positions within surgical departments and at Private Koru Ankara Hospital from 2014 to 2023, further honing his skills in complex orthopedic procedures.
- His early academic career included roles as an Assistant Professor and later Associate Professor at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara, from 2009 to 2013.
- He began his specialist practice at Golbasi Hasvak State Hospital, Ankara, from 2007 to 2009, following his residency.
- Dr. Akan’s foundational training included a residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 2002 to 2007.
Education and Academic Advancement
Dr. Akan’s educational journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing orthopedic knowledge and practice.
- He achieved the rank of Professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, in 2019.
- His academic progression included becoming an Associate Professor in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, in 2013.
- He served as an Assistant Professor in the same department from 2011 to 2013.
- Dr. Akan completed his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2007.
- His foundational medical degree was obtained from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2001.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Demonstrating a commitment to the broader medical community and the advancement of orthopedic science, Dr. Akan is an active member of several esteemed professional organizations.
- Ankara Medical Chamber
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
- International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education and Research Council (TOTEK)
- Turkish Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)
- European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
- TOTBID Sports Traumatology Branch
- Turkish Medical Association
- Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association
Key Publications and Research Contributions
Dr. Akan has made significant contributions to the field through numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on advancements in joint replacement, sports injuries, and orthopedic techniques.
- His research includes evaluating cementless femoral stem designs, such as the SL-Plus Mia, with experimental biomedical research published in 2023.
- He has investigated the efficacy of erythropoietin in promoting Achilles tendon healing in rats, published in Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc in 2022.
- Dr. Akan’s work also addresses the application of primary inserts in revision knee prosthesis, with findings published in Medicine Science in 2021.
- He has published on mid-term outcomes of two-stage revision total knee arthroplasty for infected prostheses in the journal Traumatology and Orthopedics of Kazakhstan (2021).
- His research portfolio includes case reports on rare complications like DRESS syndrome following prosthetic joint surgery, published in BMJ Case Report (2015).
- Dr. Akan has contributed to studies on arthroscopic stabilization techniques for anterior shoulder instability, published in Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc (2015).
- He has also published clinical results of cementless total hip arthroplasty in developmental dysplasia of the hip (Hip Int, 2015) and anatomical studies related to cruciate ligaments (Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc, 2015).
- Further publications explore outcomes for revision total knee replacement after unicompartmental knee replacement (Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc, 2014) and comparative studies on cemented versus uncemented Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (Adv Orthop, 2013).