Frequently asked
questions.

At the initial consultation, your symptoms, medical history and any previous tests are reviewed together. Imaging may be arranged if needed. Not every examination results in a recommendation for surgery — in many cases, physiotherapy, exercise or injection treatments may be sufficient. The process and options are discussed with you in clear, understandable language.

No. Many orthopaedic conditions are first managed with conservative methods (medication, physiotherapy, exercise, injections); surgery is recommended only when necessary and with appropriate timing. The decision is made together with you and progress is monitored with regular follow-ups.

You do not need a referral to visit the clinic; you can book an appointment directly. You can reach our clinic in Istanbul Mecidiyeköy through the appointment page. Fee information is clarified after the examination based on the planned treatment; fixed prices are not given over the telephone.

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It may be considered in people experiencing pain and loss of function due to advanced joint damage. For osteoarthritis, it is important that appropriate non-surgical options prove inadequate or unsuitable. Some acute hip fractures may require direct prosthetic replacement. The decision is made by evaluating examination findings, imaging, bone structure, overall health and patient expectations together.

Operating time varies depending on the scope of the procedure to be performed and the individual's anatomy. It is not correct to give a fixed duration that applies to every patient. Your surgeon can provide a personalised explanation by evaluating the planned procedure. The duration of surgery alone does not indicate how successful the treatment will be or how long recovery will take.

Robotic knee replacement surgery is a modern surgical method that aims to apply a prosthesis to be implanted in the knee joint using robot-assisted surgical systems in accordance with patient-specific planning. The robotic system guides the surgeon; it does not perform the surgery alone.

In conventional knee replacement, prosthesis positioning is performed using the surgeon's manual measurements, whereas in robotic knee replacement, pre-operative planning and digital guidance during surgery are used. This can help with more precise prosthesis placement.

Robotic hip replacement is hip replacement surgery performed using robotic-assisted surgical systems. These systems provide the surgeon with pre-operative planning and intraoperative measurement guidance.

No. Robotic hip replacement is not necessary or suitable for every patient. The decision is made by evaluating the patient's age, bone structure, overall health status and degree of joint damage.

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical method in which the inside of the joint is evaluated using a camera and instruments inserted through small incisions. In appropriate circumstances, treatment can also be performed during the same procedure. It may involve different operations on the meniscus, anterior cruciate ligament, cartilage, or loose bodies. It is not required for all knee pain; suitability is determined by clinical examination and relevant investigations.

It may be considered in certain meniscal tears, anterior cruciate ligament injuries, intra-articular loose bodies, or selected focal cartilage damage. The relationship between imaging findings and symptoms is important. Failure of non-surgical treatment alone is not sufficient justification. Arthroscopic lavage or debridement is not recommended for widespread wear from osteoarthritis; treatment is planned according to the underlying problem.

Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows diagnosis and treatment of problems within the shoulder joint using a camera and specialised surgical instruments inserted through small incisions.

It can be used for shoulder pain unresponsive to non-surgical treatments, rotator cuff tears, labral tears, shoulder instability, impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder and biceps tendon problems.

Mild muscle strains may resolve on their own. However, if there is prolonged pain, swelling or loss of movement, an expert evaluation is necessary.

No. MRI may be necessary for ligament, meniscus, tendon and cartilage injuries. The need is determined based on the doctor's evaluation.

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It is loss of integrity of meniscal tissue due to injury or wear.

Healing depends on the characteristics of the tear; reduction of symptoms does not indicate that tissue has fully healed.

Shoulder dislocation does not usually resolve on its own. Medical evaluation is required for the bones in the joint to return to their normal position. Forceful manipulation is not recommended as it can cause additional damage to the joint and surrounding tissues.

Yes, in some individuals shoulder dislocation can recur. Particularly if loosening of the joint capsule and ligament tissues occurs following the initial dislocation, the risk of recurrence may increase. This condition is referred to as "recurrent shoulder dislocation".