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Cellular Therapies (PRP, Stem Cell)

With advancing medical technologies, cellular therapies that support healing by utilizing the body’s own regenerative power have gained significant attention in recent years. Especially PRP (Pla...

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Knee Joint Diseases

Knee Joint Diseases Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries What is the anterior cruciate ligament? What is its function in the knee joint? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a 3-3.5 c...

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Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopic Surgery Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which the inside of the joint is visualized and diseases are diagnosed and treated. It comes from two Greek words; “arthro” (...

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Hip Joint Diseases

Hip Joint Diseases Labral Tears The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint composed of the femoral head and the acetabulum. Painless movement in the joint is facilitated by the hyaline cartila...

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Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries Sports injuries are injuries that occur during exercise or sports activities. They may result from inadequate warm-up or stretching exercises, lack of protective equipment, inapprop...

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Hip Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy What is Hip Arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a diagnostic and treatment method used to treat joint problems by directly visualizing the structures inside the joint through small incis...

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Prof. Dr. Gökhan Polat

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

Hello, I am Prof. Dr. Gökhan Polat. Let me introduce myself.

Dr. Gökhan Polat specializes in sports injuries, sports surgery, and arthroscopic and open surgical treatments of the knee and hip joints.

After completing his medical education, he started his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2006 and completed it with his thesis titled “Surgical Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome.” After completing his residency, he fulfilled his mandatory public service and continued his work in the fields of sports surgery and hip arthroscopy. Since 2013, he has continued his academic career at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

In 2015, he conducted studies in the field of sports surgery and hip arthroscopy at the Hospital for Special Surgery (New York, USA). He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2018. Dr. Gökhan Polat has written numerous book chapters on arthroscopic surgery and sports injuries and has published over 40 scientific articles in international scientific journals.

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How Is Knee Arthroscopy Performed? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Procedure

Small Incisions, Big Solutions Knee arthroscopy is one of the most common and effective orthopedic surgical procedures used for both diagnosis and ...

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Iliopsoas Tendinitis in the Hip: Causes and Treatment

A Subtle Yet Disruptive Cause of Anterior Hip Pain Iliopsoas tendinitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the iliopsoas tendon—the power...

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Differences Between Hip and Knee Pain

Similar Symptoms, Different Origins Hip and knee pain are two of the most common musculoskeletal complaints seen in both clinical practice and dail...

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Can You Exercise After Joint Replacement Surgery?

Is Regaining an Active Lifestyle Possible? One of the most common questions patients ask after undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery is: &ldqu...

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How Does Life Change After an Osteotomy?

Preserving the Joint for a More Active Future Osteotomy is a joint-preserving surgical procedure most commonly performed around the knee or hip to ...

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Meniscus Repair with Arthroscopy

The Power of Preservation in Knee Surgery The knee joint is a complex structure that plays a vital role in both everyday mobility and athletic perf...

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Is PRP Effective in the Hip Joint? What Does the Science Say?

A Natural Treatment Method—But Does It Really Work? The hip joint plays a critical role in daily mobility and weight-bearing. Over time, wear...

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Rehabilitation After Sports Injuries: What Does the Process Involve?

Is a Safe Return to Sport Possible After Injury? Sports injuries—whether in professional or amateur athletes—are common and can have bo...

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Cartilage Damage in the Knee: Why Early Intervention Matters

A Silent Threat to Joint Health The knee joint is one of the most complex and heavily used joints in the human body. It plays a crucial role in bea...

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What Is Acetabular Dysplasia? Symptoms and Treatment Options

A Silent Structural Threat to the Hip Joint Acetabular dysplasia is a condition in which the acetabulum (hip socket) is underdeveloped or shallow, ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

  • Kıkırdak hastalıkları tedavi edilebilir mi?

    Evet, erken dönemde fark edilen kıkırdak hasarları; PRP, kök hücre, mikro kırık cerrahisi veya mozaikplasti gibi yöntemlerle tedavi edilebilir. Tedavi seçimi, hasarın boyutuna ve yerine göre değişir.

  • Femoroasetabuler sıkışma (FAI) nedir, tedavisi var mı?

    FAI, kalça eklemindeki kemik yapıların birbirine uyumsuzluğu sonucu oluşan bir rahatsızlıktır. Kalçada ağrı, hareket kısıtlılığı ve labrum yırtıklarına neden olabilir. İleri vakalarda kalça artroskopisi ile sorunun giderilmesi mümkündür.

  • PRP ve kök hücre tedavileri arasında fark nedir?

    PRP tedavisi, kişinin kendi kanından elde edilen trombositlerin kullanıldığı bir işlemdir ve daha çok yüzeyel dokuların iyileşmesi için tercih edilir. Kök hücre tedavisinde ise, yağ dokusu ya da kemik iliğinden elde edilen hücrelerle doku yenilenmesi daha derin ve etkili bir şekilde hedeflenir. Her iki yöntem de cerrahiye alternatif olarak uygulanabilir.

  • Kalça artroskopisi kimlere uygulanır?

    Kalça artroskopisi, kalça eklemi içinde kamera yardımıyla yapılan kapalı bir cerrahidir. Özellikle labrum yırtıkları, femoroasetabuler sıkışma (FAI) ve erken dönem kıkırdak hasarlarında etkili bir tedavi yöntemidir. Açık ameliyat gerektirmeden minimal invaziv bir şekilde uygulanır.

  • Ön çapraz bağ (ACL) yırtığı mutlaka ameliyat gerektirir mi?

    Ön çapraz bağ yırtıkları genç, aktif ve sporla ilgilenen bireylerde genellikle ameliyat gerektirir. Ancak yaş, aktivite düzeyi ve bağın yırtık derecesine göre bazı hastalarda fizik tedavi ve egzersizle de fonksiyonel bir iyileşme sağlanabilir. Kararı ortopedi uzmanı belirlemelidir.

  • Menisküs yırtığında her zaman cerrahi gerekir mi?

    Her menisküs yırtığı ameliyat gerektirmez. Özellikle küçük, damarlı bölgede yer alan ve stabil olan yırtıklar ilaç ve fizik tedaviyle iyileşebilir. Ancak yırtık büyükse ya da dizde kilitlenme gibi belirtiler varsa, artroskopik menisküs tamiri gerekebilir.

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