Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology Prof. Dr. Vahit Emre Özden
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Prof. Dr. Vahit Emre Özden
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Prof. Dr. Vahit Emre Özden is an Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul with 27+ years of experience.
He treats hip dysplasia, high hip dislocation, and deep periprosthetic infection after total hip or total knee arthroplasty, and performs total hip and knee arthroplasty, including hip arthroplasty for hip dysplasia and related reconstructive techniques. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
Prof. Vahit Emre Özden is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with a strong focus on hip and knee surgery. After joining Acıbadem Health Group in 2008, he has built a clinical and academic career centered on arthroplasty and lower‑extremity care. In 2019 he expanded his expertise through a European Hip Society Visiting Fellowship, training at leading Swiss centers including Inselspital Bern, CHUV‑Lausanne and Schulthess Klinik Zurich.
He is an active member of several national and international professional organizations: European Hip Society (since 2015), Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association (since 2012), AAHKS — American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (2023), AAOS — American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as an International Affiliate (since 2010), TOTEK (Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council, since 2011), TOTBID (since 2004) and TOTDER (since 2000). His memberships reflect a commitment to continuous learning, collaboration and advancement in joint replacement and orthopedic education.
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Hip dysplasiaHigh hip dislocationDeep periprosthetic infection after total hip arthroplastyDeep periprosthetic infection after total knee arthroplastyTotal hip arthroplastyTotal knee arthroplastyHip arthroplasty for hip dysplasiaFemoral head autografting in total hip arthroplastyStep-cut subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomyCementless acetabular cup placementCementless femoral stem arthroplastyPosterior cruciate ligament-retaining knee replacement
Background
Education
- 2019European Hip Society Visiting Fellowship / Inselspital Bern , CHUV-Lausanne SchulthessKlinik Zurich (Switzerland)
- 2015Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology – Currently
- 2005Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 1999Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng)
- 1993Iskenderun (IMAL) Anatolian High School
- 1986–1989T.E.D. Ankara College
Career
Professional Experience
- 2019European Hip Society Visiting Fellowship / Inselspital Bern, CHUV-Lausanne, SchulthessKlinik Zurich (Switzerland)
- 2008Acibadem Health Group
- 2008Elazığ Military Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Department (Reserve Officer)
- 2008Acibadem Health Group – Acibadem Maslak Hospital – Halen
- 2005–2008Acibadem Health Group – Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital
- 1999–2005Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology / Research Assistant
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- European Hip Society, Member , 2015
- TOTEK Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council, Member , 2011
- Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association, Member , 2012
- AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Affiliate International Member, Member , 2010
- TOTBID Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, Member , 2004
- TOTDER Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, Member , 2000
- AAHKS American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 2023
Research
Selected Publications
- Long-term retrospective study on the placement of the cementless acetabular cup and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing femoral head autografting for hip dysplasia and total hip arthroplasty Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 23(3), 525-531., Doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2018.02.009 (Publication No: 4192236) ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,DİKMEN GÖKSEL,BEKSAÇ BURAK,TÖZÜN İSMAİL REMZİ
- Is hyperflexion possible with the solitary use of high-flexion insert in knee replacement preserving the posterior cruciate ligament? Mid-term result Bezmialem Science, Doi: 10.14235/bs.2017.2153 (Control No: 3679919) ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,DİKMEN GÖKSEL,UZER GÖKÇER,TÖZÜN İSMAİL REMZİ
- Tapered stems one-third proximally coated have higher complication rates than cylindrical two-third coated stems in patients with high hip dislocation undergoing total hip arthroplasty with step-cut shortening osteotomy Orthopaedics Traumatology: Surgery Research, 103(4), 569-577., Doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2017.01.010 (Publication No: 3583113 ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,DİKMEN GÖKSEL,BEKSAÇ BURAK,TÖZÜN İSMAİL REMZİ
- Total hip arthroplasty with step-cut subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomy in high riding hip dislocated patients with previous femoral osteotomy. Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 22(3), 517-523., Doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2017.01.017 (Publication No: 3583106) ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,DİKMEN GÖKSEL,BEKSAÇ BURAK,TÖZÜN İSMAİL REMZİ
- Deep Periprosthetic Infection Rates in Total Hip Arthroplasty and Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Laminar Flow and Space Suit Short Term Results Acıbadem Journal of Health Sciences, 8(4), 202-206. (Control No: 3679650) 2017 ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,DİKMEN GÖKSEL,TÖZÜN İSMAİL REMZİ
- Tapered stems one-third proximally coated have higher complication rates than cylindrical two-third coated stems in patients with high hip dislocation undergoing total hip arthroplasty with step-cut shortening osteotomy. Orthopaedics Traumatology: Surgery Research, 103(4), 569-577., Doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2017.01.010 (Publication No: 3583113) ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,DİKMEN GÖKSEL,BEKSAÇ BURAK,TÖZÜN İSMAİL REMZİ
- The cementless fibre mesh coated anatomic femoral stem: 12 to 23 years clinical and radiological outcome study. Hip International, 26(5), 479-485., Doi: 10.5301/hipint.5000377 (Publication No: 3583109) 2016 ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,DİKMEN GÖKSEL,KILIÇOĞLU ÖNDER İSMET,BEKSAÇ BURAK,TÖZÜN İSMAİL REMZİ
- Catastrophic coupling of oxidized zirconium on ceramic. Orthopaedics Traumatology: Surgery Research, 103(1), 137-140., Doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.10.004 (International) (Refereed) (ARTICLE Case Presentation) ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,SAGLAM NECDET,DİKMEN GÖKSEL,TOZUN İSMAİL REMZİ
- Letter to the Editor on ?Cartilage Status at Time of Arthroscopy Predicts Failure in Patients With Hip Dysplasia JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY, 31(10), 2371-2372., Doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2014.12.034 (International) (Refereed) (ARTICLE Letter to the Editor) (Publication No: 3710128) 2016 DİKMEN GÖKSEL,ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,TOKER BERKİN,TÖZÜN İSMAİL REMZİ
- Letter to the Editor on ?Cartilage Status at Time of Arthroscopy Predicts Failure in Patients With Hip Dysplasia JOURNAL OF ARTHROPLASTY, 31(10), 2371-2372., Doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2014.12.034 (International) (Refereed) (ARTICLE Letter to the Editor) (Publication No: 3710128) DİKMEN GÖKSEL,ÖZDEN VAHİT EMRE,TOKER BERKİN,TÖZÜN İSMAİL REMZİ
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Consultations with Dr. Vahit Emre Özden are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
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Dr. Vahit Emre Özden has around 27 years of professional experience in Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
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