Prof. Metin Uzun is an experienced orthopedic surgeon and associate professor with a strong background in clinical care and academic medicine. He earned his associate professorship in 2015 from Acıbadem University Vocational School of Health and currently practices with Acıbadem Health Group (since 2024). His professional activities focus on orthopedic and trauma care, supported by active memberships in leading professional societies: the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, Ilizarov Association, AO Surgery, TOTEK, and ESSKA. These affiliations reflect his commitment to continuous education, collaboration, and the advancement of orthopedic techniques and patient outcomes.
Education
- 2015 Acıbadem University Vocational School of Health / Associate Professor
- 2005 Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 2000 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2024 Acibadem Health Group
- 2007 – 2009 Ministry of Health Op. Dr. Ergun Özdemir Görele State Hospital
- 2006 – 2007 Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital / Medical Sub-Lieutenant Specialist Doctor
- 2005 – 2006 International Hospital
- 2000 – 2005 Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Memberships
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
- Ilizarov Association
- AO Surgery
- TOTEK
- ESSKA
Publications
- Surgical treatment of dorsal perilunate fracture-dislocations and prognostic factors.
International Journal of Surgery. 2015, (24); 57-63. Kara A, Çelik H, Şeker A, Kılınç E, Çamur S, Uzun M. - Hip Pain in Pregnancy: Diagnostic Dilemma.
Nobel Medicus.2015 Uzun M, Bastu E, Beksaç B, Kara A, Adas M. - Results of arthroscopic repair of triangular fibrocartilage complex peripheral tears (Palmar type 1B).
Ulus Journal of Trauma Emergency Surgery. 2014;20(3):205-10. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2014.63933. Kabakas F, Ozcelik IB, Ugurlar M, Mersa B, Yazar M, Uzun M. - Does Vitamin D Deficiency Affect Hip Fracture Type?
Ankara Med J. 2014;4:50-52. Uzun M, Talmaç MA, Beksaç B, Özden VE, Tözün R. - Hindfoot Valgus Following Interlocking Nail Treatment for Tibial Diaphysis Fractures: Can the Fibula be Neglected.
Adv Orthop. 2014;2014:806363. doi: 10.1155/2014/806363. Uzun M, Kara A, Adas M, Karslioglu B, Bulbul M, Beksac B. - Evaluation of Painful Total Hip Replacement.
Turkiye Klinikleri (J Orthop & Traumatol-Special Topics) 2014;7(3):7-10. Beksaç B, Uzun M, Özden VE, Dikmen G. - Medical photography: principles for orthopedics.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2014: 5;9:23. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-9-23. Uzun M, Bülbül M, Toker S, Beksaç B, Kara A. - Tricompartmental Fixed Inserted Cemented Total Knee Replacement in Young Patients.
Turkey Clinics Special Journal of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Surgical Treatment of Young Arthritic Knees Special Issue. 2013; 6(4): 113-116. Uzun M, Beksaç B. - A rare partial prosthetic dislocation after intertrochanteric fracture
A rare type of dislocation of hemiarthroplasty after intertrochanteric fracture [Turkish]) Şişli Etfal Tıp Bulletin. 2013; 47(3): 154-156. Kara A, Öç Y, Şeker A, Uzun M, Ertürer E, Öztürk İ. - Our results of interposition arthroplasty with flexor carpi radialis tendon for arthrosis of the carpometacarpal joint
Interposition arthroplasty results of the carpometacarpal joint arthrosis with using flexor carpi radialis tendon) Hand and Microsurgery 2012;1(1):22-24. Uzun M, Tetik C, Kara A.
