Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology Prof. Dr. Ufuk Aydınlı
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About Prof. Dr. Ufuk Aydınlı
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Prof. Dr. Ufuk Aydınlı is an Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialist at Acibadem Bursa Hospital in Bursa with 46+ years of experience.
His clinical focus includes adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and malignant sacrum tumors, along with spinal and pelvic procedures such as corpectomy, titanium mesh cage placement, interbody fusion, transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, posterior cervical screw placement, spinal osteotomy, posterior vertebral column resection, posterior apical short-segment scoliosis correction, type-1 hemipelvectomy, and iliosacral fixation…
Prof. Ufuk Aydınlı is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery, with a medical degree and specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology from Ondokuz Mayıs University (1984). He currently practices at Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital (2023). Throughout his career he has held numerous national and international leadership roles in spine education and professional organizations.
He served as President of the Spine Expert Group (2010) and chaired AOSpine Turkey (2007–2010). Internationally, he was an AO International Trustee (2015–2019) and contributed to AOSpine in several capacities, including member of the International Education Committee (2010–2013), member of the International Core Curriculum Committee (2010–2013), and Europe Education (Orthopedics) Chairperson (2010–2013). He continues to advise AOSpine Europe on educational matters (2013–present).
His long-standing memberships reflect deep engagement with the global spine community, including the Spine Society of Europe and the Scoliosis Research Society. Nationally, he has been active in the Turkish Spine Surgery Society since 1991, serving on its board (1999), as President of the Educational Committee (2003), and later as President of the Society. Prof. Aydınlı is recognized for his commitment to surgical excellence, spine education, and international collaboration in advancing spine care.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 1984Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 1980Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
- 1976–1978University of Virginia School of Medicine 5 months Research Assistant / 5 months Clinical Student
Professional Experience
- 2023Acibadem Atasehir Hospital
- 2010Practice Physician
- 2006Acibadem Health Group
- 1998–2010Uludag Uni. Faculty of Medicine Orth. And Trauma AD Prof. Dr.
- 1993–1998Uludag University Faculty of Medicine. Orth. And Trauma AD Doc Dr.
- 1991–1992Minnesota Spine Center USA
- 1988–1993Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Orth. And Trauma AD Asst Doc Dr.
- 1986–1988Kesan State Hospital Uz Dr.
- 1985–1986Samsun Military Hospital Uz. Dr.
- 1980–1984Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
Professional Memberships
- President of Spine Expert Group (2010)
- AO International Trustee (2015-2019)
- AOSpine, International Education Comm. Member (2010-2013)
- AOSpine Europe, Education Advisor 2013-Present
- Scoliosis Research Society (1996-2008)
- Chairperson of AOSpine Turkey (2007-2010)
- AOSpine, International Core Curriculum Comm. Member (2010-2013)
- AOSpine, Europa Education (Ortho) Chairperson (2010-2013)
- Spine Society of Europe (1996-2008)
- Turkish Spine Surgery Society 1991, (Board member, 1999, President of Educational Committee 2003, President of Turkish Spine Society)
Selected Publications
- Titanium mesh cage placement after corpectomy. Does the anatomical localization have an effect on stability? A biomechanical comparison of three different cage localizations.A finite element analysis January 2023.Brain and Spine Tuna Pehlivanoglu B. Gokcen Tuğrul Ergun Cagatay
- The neurologic deficit risk of three different kinds of spinal osteotomies and preoperative management April 2023 Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery Gökhan Kürşat Kara Kayhan Turan Yalkin Camurcu Ufuk Aydinli
- Open-pore titanium grid cage versus standard full titanium cage for interbody fusion: An experimental study using an instrumented model in sheep regarding radiographic, biomechanical and histologic outcomes January 2023 Brain and Spine Tuna Pehlivanoglu B. Gokcen K. Kara Cagatay Ozturk
- Traditional training versus virtual reality and haptic enabled simulation training for posterior cervical screw placement April 2022 Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery Gökhan Kürşat Kara Kayhan Turan Yalkin Camurcu Ufuk Aydinli
- The effects of patient related factors on hidden and total blood loss in single-level open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion surgery July 2022 acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica Gokhan Kursat Kara Huseyin Kavak Bahadir Gokcen Ufuk Aydinli
- Mid-term clinical outcomes of surgically treated malignant sacrum tumors October 2021 Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery Kayhan Turan Yunus Uysal Yusuf Onur Kızılay Ufuk Aydinli
- Results of Posterior Vertebral Column Resection: Surgical Modification of Suk Technique December 2017 Global Spine Journal Ufuk Aydinli Kursat Kara Muren Mutlu Osman Yaray
- Analysis of Segmental Mobility Following a Novel Posterior Apical Short-Segment Correction for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis October 2016 Spine Pooria Hosseini Colin Nnadi Lubos Rehak Behrooz Akbarnia
- Modification in Surgical Technique for Posterior Vertebral Column Resection May 2015 Global Spine Journal Ufuk Aydinli Muren Mutlu Osman Yaray
- Iliosacral fixation after type-1 hemipelvectomy: A novel technique June 2012 Acta Orthopaedica Belgica Ufuk Aydinli Burak Akesen Ulviye Yalçinkaya Rasim Serifoglu
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