Prof. Dr. Sami Sokucu

About Doctor

Qualifications:

• M.D., Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine — studied medicine between 1997 and 2003.
• Specialized in Orthopaedics & Traumatology — completed specialization at Taksim Training and Research Hospital under the Turkish Ministry of Health during 2004–2010.

Overview:

Prof. Dr. Sami Sökücü is a distinguished orthopaedic and trauma surgeon, recognized for expertise in joint replacement (hip, knee), limb deformity correction, limb lengthening, reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, and complex orthopaedic oncology.

His major areas of interest and strength include:

• Primary and revision knee replacement (arthroplasty) — including robot‑assisted/modern prosthetic techniques.
• Hip replacement and arthroplasty for degenerative or traumatic hip joint conditions.
• Traumatic injuries and fracture management — trauma surgery and orthopaedic trauma care.
• Limb deformity correction and bone lengthening/shortening — using modern methods (e.g. magnetic intramedullary nails) when indicated.
• Orthopaedic tumor surgery & soft‑tissue/bone tumor management (when needed).

He is a member of multiple professional bodies including (but not limited to) the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT), national Turkish orthopaedics/trauma societies, and boards for arthroplasty and trauma surgery.

Over the years he has also contributed to orthopaedic literature, with multiple publications in peer‑reviewed journals on topics such as bone lengthening, fracture fixation, corrective osteotomies, tumor surgery, and complex joint problems.

Conditions Treated:

• Severe knee or hip osteoarthritis requiring joint replacement.
• Traumatic fractures or post‑traumatic joint damage (knee, hip, other joints).
• Congenital or acquired limb deformities (leg‑length discrepancy, angular deformities, bone deformities).
• Hip or knee joint degeneration from trauma or wear/tear.
• Bone or soft‑tissue tumors (requiring orthopaedic oncology).
• General musculoskeletal injuries, joint instability or trauma-induced damage.

Procedures Performed:

• Total knee arthroplasty (primary & revision), using conventional and robot‑assisted prosthesis.
• Hip replacement surgery (arthroplasty) — for degenerative, traumatic or osteoarthritic hips.
• Arthroscopic surgeries: knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, ankle, elbow surgery when indicated.
• Orthopaedic trauma surgery: fracture fixation (internal/external), reconstructive trauma care, corrective osteotomies.
• Limb lengthening / shortening procedures (using magnetic intramedullary nails or other modern techniques) for limb‑length discrepancy or deformities.
• Orthopaedic oncologic surgery — for bone or soft‑tissue tumors affecting bones/joints (where indicated).