Prof. Mustafa Karahan is a professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology with a medical degree from Marmara University (2004). He has been part of Acibadem Health Group since 2007, bringing extensive clinical and surgical experience in orthopedic care. His professional interests focus on sports injuries, arthroscopy, and knee surgery. He is an active member of several national and international organizations, including the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council, the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery, the Sports Sciences Association, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the American College of Sports Medicine. Prof. Karahan combines academic expertise and practical experience to deliver advanced orthopedic treatment, with a strong commitment to education, research, and improving patient outcomes in sports-related and traumatic musculoskeletal conditions.
Education
- 2004 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Professor
- 1998 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Associate Professor
- 1993 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 1985 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2007 Acibadem Health Group
- 1995 – 1998 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Assistant Professor
- 1993 – 1995 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Specialist Doctor
- 1988 – 1993 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Research Assistant
- 1985 – 1988 Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Department of Health Affairs
Memberships
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
- Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Astroscopy and Knee Surgery
- Sports Sciences Association
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine American College of Sports Medicine
Publications
- Effect of partial medial meniscectomy on the proprioceptive function of the knee.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2010 Mar; 130(3):427-31. Karahan M, Kocaoglu B, Cabukoglu C, Akgun U, Nuran R. - Adhesion reduction after knee surgery in a rat model by Mitomycin C.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2010 Jan; 19(1 ):94-8. Kocaoglu B, Akgun U, Nalbantoglu U, Poyanh 0, Karahan M. - Measurement of human gracilis muscle isometric forces as a function of knee angle, intraoperatively.
J Biomech. 2010 Oct 19;43(14):2665-71. Yucesoy CA, Ates F, Akgun U, Karahan M. - Modified Fulkerson osteotomy in recurrent patellofemoral dislocations.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2010;44(1):27-35. Akgun U, Nuran R, Karahan M. - Effect ofmitomycin-C on post-operative adhesions in tendon surgery: experimental study in rats.
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Jun;92(6):889-93. Kocaoglu B, Agir I, Nalbantoglu U, Karahan M, Turkmen M. - Approach to Achilles tendon ruptures.
TODBID Journal 3:27-37,2004. Karahan M, Erol B - Distal biceps tendon tears (report of three cases and review of the literature).
Journal of Arthroplasty Arthroscopic Surgery 15(3): 168-173,2004 Karahan M, Erol B. - Patellofemoral Joint Evaluation
Locomotor 19:4-8,2001. Karahan M.
