Gokhan Kursat Kara

Dr. Gokhan Kursat Kara is a specialist in orthopedic spine surgery and traumatology at Liv Hospital Ulus. He performs deformity correction, arthroplasty, and surgical methods for scoliosis. Dr. Kara has authored multiple international studies on spinal arthropathy and vertebral fracture treatments.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Kara treats musculoskeletal conditions with a focus on spine and joint health. He treats degenerative spine disease and pediatric conditions like developmental dysplasia of the hip. He uses surgical techniques for trauma recovery and correcting bone deformities. This approach incorporates both orthopedics and traumatology to restore patient mobility.

Clinical Experience

• 2016–Present: Specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
• 2015–2016: Orthopedic Surgeon at Medilife Hospital
• 2010–2015: Specialist at Bursa Medicabil Hospital
• 2009–2010: Surgeon at Osmaniye Düziçi State Hospital
• 2007–2009: Specialist at Muş State Hospital

Education & Training

• 2002–2007: Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Uludag University
• 1999–2002: Residency in Anesthesiology at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital
• 1990–1996: Medical Degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
• 1987–1990: Graduated from Konya Gazi High School

Research & Publications

Dr. Kara has conducted research on tendon repair and spinal surgery modifications. He published a surgical modification of the Suk technique for vertebral column resection. This procedure involves removing a vertebral segment to correct severe spinal deformities. His work also explores pelvic development in hip dysplasia and neuropathic spinal arthropathy. Notable titles include:

• "Surgical treatment of odontoid fractures with C1 hook and C2 pedicle screw construct"
• "Posterior Correction Techniques in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis"
• "A new material for prevention of peritendinous fibrotic adhesions after tendon repair"
• "Results of Posterior Vertebral Column Resection: Surgical Modification of Suk Technique"
• "Traumatic lumbosacral spondyloptosis: a case report and review of the literature"
• "Bilateral diaphragm paralysis due to phrenic nerve palsy after two-level cervical corpectomy"
• "The results of hemivertebra resection by the posterior approach in children"