Sinan Aksu, MD

Sinan Aksu, MD is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology who practices at Acibadem Fulya Hospital and Acibadem Etiler Outpatient Clinic in İstanbul, where he works within the Orthopedics & Joint Center. He has more than 35 years in medicine, and his clinical work spans adult and pediatric orthopedic care, including joint replacement, foot and ankle surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, wound care and the treatment of movement disorders.

Dr. Aksu graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He then completed his specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, finishing in 1996. He has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2010. In his current posts he sees patients for outpatient assessment as well as surgical treatment, and his care is supported by the orthopedics team at the hospital.

Clinical focus

A significant part of Dr. Aksu’s practice is joint replacement surgery. He performs hip replacement and knee replacement surgery for patients whose joint damage limits mobility and daily activity and for whom non-surgical measures are no longer sufficient. Whether replacement is appropriate, and which approach is suitable, depends on the individual patient’s joint condition, general health and goals, and is decided after a clinical examination and a review of imaging.

Dr. Aksu also treats disorders of the upper limb, including shoulder surgery and elbow surgery, and disorders of the foot and ankle that may require surgical correction. His practice further includes pediatric orthopedics, addressing musculoskeletal conditions in children, as well as wound care and the treatment of movement disorders from an orthopedic perspective. In each of these areas, the recommended plan follows an individual assessment, and conservative options are considered alongside surgical ones where relevant.

How Dr. Aksu works with international patients

Dr. Aksu consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and current symptoms, a review of existing imaging and any previous treatments, a clinical examination of the affected joint or limb, and a discussion of the available options and what each would involve. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Aksu before deciding whether to travel, although a final treatment plan generally requires an in-person examination.