Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology Prof. Dr. Necdet Sağlam
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Prof. Dr. Necdet Sağlam is an Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialist at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul with 31+ years of experience.
He treats complex hip disorders and fractures, including steroid-induced avascular necrosis of the hip, Crowe type III-IV and high-riding developmental hip dysplasia, congenital lumbar kyphosis with myelomeningocele, distal tibia fractures, thoracolumbar junction fractures, and tibial nonunion with bone loss, and performs procedures such as cementless total hip arthroplasty, step-cut shortening…
Prof. Necdet Sağlam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in orthopedics and traumatology. He graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2000 and has since built a strong clinical and academic career. In 2025 he joined Acibadem Health Group, where he continues to provide advanced care in musculoskeletal conditions. He is actively involved in professional organizations and contributes to the field through leadership and education.
Memberships include the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTDER) where he serves as a board member, the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Training Council (TOTEK), the Turkish Spine Society (TOD), the Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association, and the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID). His practice focuses on evidence-based treatment of orthopedic injuries and degenerative conditions, with particular interest in spine and joint-preserving and joint-replacement procedures. Colleagues and patients know him for his clinical expertise, commitment to ongoing education, and collaborative approach to care.
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Education
- 2000Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 1995Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2025Acibadem Health Group
- 2024–2025Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology / Professor
- 2024Başakşehir Pine and Sakura City Hospital / Professor
- 2017–2024University of Health Sciences Ümraniye Health Practice and Research Center Chief Physician’s Office
- 2014–2017Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic / Associate Professor
- 2011–2014Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic / Chief Assistant
- 2006–2010Istanbul Medipol University Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Assistant Professor
- 2006–2010Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic / Chief Assistant
- 2005–2006Acibadem International Hospital / Specialist Doctor
- 2003–2005Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic / Chief Assistant
- 2002–2003T.S.K. Elazığ Military Hospital / Medical Ensign
- 2001–2002Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic / Chief Assistant
- 2000–2001Pamukova State Hospital / Specialist Doctor
- 1995–2000Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Research Assistant
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association – TOTDER – Board Member
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Training Council-TOTEK
- Turkish Spine Society – TOD
- Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association-TOTBID
Selected Publications
- Mid-term survivorship and clinical results of cementless total hip arthroplasty for steroid-induced avascular necrosis North Clin Istanb. 2024 Jun 24;11(3):219-224. doi: 10.14744/nci.2023.38107. eCollection 2024.PMID: 39005747 Karatas ME, Kemah B, Soylemez MS, Saglam N.
- Is step-cut shortening osteotomy a better choice than transverse osteotomy for total hip arthroplasty for Crowe type III-IV hip dysplasia? Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2024 Oct;110(6):103883. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2024.103883. Epub 2024 Apr 6.PMID: 38583704 Turgut N, Erdem M, Erdem AC, Bayam L, Batar S, Saglam N, Gulabi D.
- Kyphectomy and sliding growing rod technique in patients with congenital lumbar kyphosis deformity with myelomeningocele Muhammed Enes Karataş et al. J Orthop Surg Res. 2024. Muhammed Enes Karataş 1, Yusuf Bayram 2, Khalid Safak 3, Ilyas Kar 4, Necdet Saglam 4, Bekir Yavuz Ucar 5
- Radiographic and clinical outcomes of distal tibia fractures (3-12 cm proximal to the plafond): Comparison of two intramedullary nailing. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgical Journal. 2022 May;28(5):686-692. doi: 10.14744/tjtes.2020.24152. Koca H, Duman S, Saglam N:
- Is Obesity Associated with Higher Complication Rates in Total Hip Arthroplasty for High-Riding Dysplastic Hips? Indian J Orthop. 2021 Jan 13;55(4):987-992. doi: 10.1007/s43465-020-00335-9. eCollection 2021 Aug. Saglam N, Gulabi D, Agar A, Erdem AC, Bayam L, Erdem M.
- a-metaphyseal fractures of the distal tibia treated with intramedullary nails distally locked with an innovative locking system: a retrospective clinical study. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2021 Aug;47(4):1249-1257. doi: 10.1007/s00068-020-01303-6. Epub 2020 Jan 24. Saglam N, Söylemez MS, Turkmen I, Akpinar F.
- Comparison of Four Different Posterior Screw Fixation Techniques for the Treatment of Thoracolumbar Junction Fractures Necdet Saglam et al. World Neurosurg. 2019 Mar. Necdet Saglam 1, Selman Dogan 2, Cagri Ozcan 3, Ismail Turkmen 1
- The combined administration of systemic and topical tranexamic acid for total hip arthroplasty: Is it better than systemic? Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2019 Jul;53(4):297-300. doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2019.03.001. Epub 2019 Apr 4. Gulabi D, Yuce Y, Erkal KH, Saglam N, Camur S.
- Ilizarov fixator combined with an intramedullary nail for tibial nonunions with bone loss: is it effective? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Dec;472(12):3892-901. doi: 10.1007/s11999-014-3640-8.PMID: 24777722 Gulabi D, Erdem M, Cecen GS, Avci CC, Saglam N, Saglam F.
- Total hip arthroplasty and problems encountered in patients with high-riding developmental dysplasia of the hip Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2002;36(3):187-94.PMID: 12510075 Free article. Turkish. Sağlam N, Sener N, Beksaç B, Tözün IR.
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