Burak Gunaydin

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Günaydın is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Optimed International Hospital. He received the XIX Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award in 2015 for clinical research achievements. Dr. Günaydın treats joint reconstructions and uses arthroscopic surgical techniques.

Specialization and Clinical Interests

The specialist restores joint function and treats traumatic bone injuries. He treats conditions such as osteoarthritis, scoliosis, meniscus tears, and habitual shoulder dislocations. His surgical practice includes:

• Prosthetic surgery including shoulder, hip, and limb replacements.
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and meniscus repair.
• Shoulder arthroscopy for ligament tears and stiffness.
• Pediatric orthopedics including trauma and deformity correction.
• Orthopedic oncology surgery for bone tumors.
• Fracture surgery for pelvic and forearm injuries.

Professional Experience

Dr. Günaydın is an Associate Professor at Optimed International Hospital in Çorlu. He held academic and clinical roles at several Turkish institutions. He served at Namık Kemal University and Istanbul Arel University. Additionally, he worked at Dumlupınar University Evliya Çelebi Hospital and İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital.

• 2024–Present: Orthopedics Specialist, Optimed International Çorlu Hospital
• 2022–2024: Associate Professor, Namık Kemal University
• 2017–2022: Faculty Member, Namık Kemal University
• 2016–2017: Faculty Member, Istanbul Arel University
• 2015–2016: Orthopedics Specialist, Dumlupınar University Evliya Çelebi Hospital
• 2011–2015: Orthopedics Specialist, İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• 2010–2011: Orthopedics Specialist, Bayburt State Hospital
• 2004–2010: Resident, S.B. Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Education and Training

• 2004: Degree in Medicine, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• 2010: Specialization in Orthopedics, Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Health Center
• 2013: AO Trauma Advanced Course in surgical approaches, Graz, Austria
• 2017: Basic Microsurgery Course, Ankara, Turkey
• 2018: Shoulder Arthroscopy Cadaver Applications, Gazi University
• 2019: Pediatric Trauma and Developmental Hip Dysplasia training, Ankara
• 2012: AO Trauma Course – Principles in Operative Fracture Management, Izmir
• 2019: Basic Educational Skills and Clinical Learning and Assessment Courses, Namık Kemal University

Scientific Research and Publications

The doctor contributes to orthopedic literature regarding knee and trauma surgery. His research appears in Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery and the International Journal of Surgery. This work helps other surgeons improve patient outcomes in knee reconstruction. He also studies pediatric fracture fixing methods.

• "Does radiological evaluation of endobutton positioning affect results in ACL reconstruction?"
• "Outcome of Double Vs. Single Fluoroscopy for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children."
• "Is cyclic exercise before tibial fixation effective on grafts during ACL reconstruction?"
• "A new method for diagnosis of ACL tear: MRI with maximum knee flexion."
• "Does anterolateral ligament injury change the treatment option in patients with partial ACL tears?"

Memberships and Certifications

• Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)
• European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT)
• AO Trauma International
• Member of the TOTDER XIX Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award Committee
• Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA)
• Gerhard Küntschner Society