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Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section id=\"bt_bb_section6aaab5b1f2598\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_1 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_large bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:#ffffff; --section-secondary-color:#1d1e21;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_background_image_holder_wrapper\"><div class=\"bt_bb_background_image_holder btLazyLoadBackground bt_bb_parallax\"  data-background_image_src=\"https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hero_DrCV.jpg\" data-parallax=\"0.6\" data-parallax-offset=\"0\" data-parallax-zoom-start=\"1\" data-parallax-zoom-end=\"1\" data-parallax-blur-start=\"0\" data-parallax-blur-end=\"0\" data-parallax-opacity-start=\"1\" data-parallax-opacity-end=\"1\" style=\" background-image: url(&#039;https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/bold-page-builder\/img\/blank.gif&#039;);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-7 col-lg-6 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:6;\" data-width=\"6\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_hidden_xs bt_bb_hidden_ms bt_bb_hidden_sm\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h1 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>About Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist, Health Law Specialist, PhD in Health Law, Hospital &amp; Healthcare Administration Specialist, with focused experience in joint replacement surgery and revision arthroplasty in Istanbul, Turkey.<\/div><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;}}\"><\/div><div class=\" bt_bb_row_inner\"   data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_inner_holder\"  ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_right_border bt_bb_border_style_light bt_bb_border_position_inner\"  data-width=\"6\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Quick Contact<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_10 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_text_color_scheme_10\" style=\"; 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--primary-color:#ffffff; --secondary-color:var(--alternate-color);; --text-primary-color:#ffffff; --text-secondary-color:var(--alternate-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/contact\/\"  target=\"_self\"  title=\"Book an Appointment\"  data-ico-remixiconsbusiness=\"&#xe92d;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><span>Book an Appointment<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_sm bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-5 col-lg-6 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; 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--column-gap:0px;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-7 col-xl-7 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-7 bt_bb_vertical_align_middle bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:7;\" data-width=\"7\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist &amp; Health Law Specialist &amp; PhD in Health Law &amp; Hospital &amp; Healthcare Administration Specialist<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\" bt_bb_row_inner\"   data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_inner_holder\"  ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-6 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\"  data-width=\"6\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p>Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ is an Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist seeing patients in Istanbul, Turkey. In addition to his medical and surgical background, he has a multidisciplinary academic and professional profile as a PhD in Health Law, Health Law Specialist, Attorney at Law and Hospital &#038; Healthcare Administration Specialist.<\/p>\n<p>A graduate of Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Dr. ACIKGOZ completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic of SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. His clinical focus includes knee replacement, hip replacement, revision hip replacement, revision knee replacement, revision arthroplasty, complex joint reconstruction, prosthesis loosening and infection evaluation, shoulder surgery, arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries and orthopedic trauma surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career, Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ has served in public hospitals, private hospitals, university settings and healthcare administration. His approach combines orthopedic expertise with patient safety, ethical medical practice, clear patient communication, informed consent, surgical risk management and a health law perspective.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-6 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\"  data-width=\"6\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<h3>Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Knee replacement surgery<\/li>\n<li>Hip replacement surgery<\/li>\n<li>Revision hip replacement<\/li>\n<li>Revision knee replacement<\/li>\n<li>Revision arthroplasty<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of prosthesis loosening and prosthetic joint infection<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder surgery<\/li>\n<li>Arthroscopic surgery<\/li>\n<li>Sports injuries<\/li>\n<li>Meniscus and ligament injuries<\/li>\n<li>Fracture and orthopedic trauma surgery<\/li>\n<li>Health law and patient safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What distinguishes Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ is his ability to evaluate orthopedic surgery together with his academic background in health law, hospital administration and patient safety.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_image bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_hover_style_simple bt_bb_content_display_always bt_bb_content_align_middle\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/signature_03.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/signature_03.png\" data-full_image_src=\"https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/signature_03.png\" title=\"signature_03\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p>Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ<br \/>Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\" bt_bb_row_inner bt_bb_column_inner_gap_10\"   data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_inner_holder\"  ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-3 col-xl-3 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\"  data-width=\"3\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_counter_holder bt_bb_size_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><span class=\"bt_bb_counter animate\" data-digit-length=\"3\"><span class=\"onedigit p3 d2\" data-digit=\"2\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p2 d5\" data-digit=\"5\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p1 d0\" data-digit=\"+\"><span class=\"n0\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n1\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n2\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n3\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n4\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n5\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n6\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n7\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n8\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n9\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n0 t\">+<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Years of Surgical Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p>Long-standing specialist experience in knee, hip, shoulder and trauma surgery.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-3 col-xl-3 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\"  data-width=\"3\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_counter_holder bt_bb_size_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><span class=\"bt_bb_counter animate\" data-digit-length=\"5\"><span class=\"onedigit p5 d1\" data-digit=\"1\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p4 d0\" data-digit=\"0\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p3 d0\" data-digit=\"0\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p2 d0\" data-digit=\"0\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p1 d0\" data-digit=\"+\"><span class=\"n0\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n1\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n2\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n3\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n4\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n5\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n6\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n7\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n8\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n9\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n0 t\">+<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Joint Replacement Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p>Advanced surgical practice in knee and hip replacement and revision arthroplasty.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-3 col-xl-3 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\"  data-width=\"3\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_counter_holder bt_bb_size_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><span class=\"bt_bb_counter animate\" data-digit-length=\"5\"><span class=\"onedigit p5 d5\" data-digit=\"5\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p4 d0\" data-digit=\"0\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p3 d0\" data-digit=\"0\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p2 d0\" data-digit=\"0\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p1 d0\" data-digit=\"+\"><span class=\"n0\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n1\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n2\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n3\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n4\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n5\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n6\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n7\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n8\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n9\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n0 t\">+<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Successful Surgical Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p>Clinical experience in joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy and sports injury treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-3 col-xl-3 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\"  data-width=\"3\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_counter_holder bt_bb_size_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><span class=\"bt_bb_counter animate\" data-digit-length=\"4\"><span class=\"onedigit p4 d1\" data-digit=\"1\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p3 d0\" data-digit=\"0\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p2 d0\" data-digit=\"0\"><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><span class=\"n1\">1<\/span><span class=\"n2\">2<\/span><span class=\"n3\">3<\/span><span class=\"n4\">4<\/span><span class=\"n5\">5<\/span><span class=\"n6\">6<\/span><span class=\"n7\">7<\/span><span class=\"n8\">8<\/span><span class=\"n9\">9<\/span><span class=\"n0\">0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"onedigit p1 d0\" data-digit=\"%\"><span class=\"n0\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n1\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n2\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n3\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n4\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n5\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n6\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n7\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n8\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n9\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"n0 t\">%<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Patient-Centered Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text bt_bb_font_size_14\" ><\/p>\n<p>Personalized orthopedic solutions based on scientific, ethical and up-to-date treatment principles.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-1 col-xl-1 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-1 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; 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--column-width:1;\" data-width=\"1\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-7 col-xl-7 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-7 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:7;\" data-width=\"7\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.9.4\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Biography, Academic Career &amp; Professional Profile<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_style_simple\" style=\"; --accordion-primary-color:var(--alternate-color); --accordion-secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-closed=closed><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.4\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Who Is Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ?<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ is a Medical Doctor, Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist, PhD in Health Law, Health Law Specialist, Attorney at Law and Hospital &#038; Healthcare Administration Specialist. His clinical work focuses on knee, hip and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, fracture treatment, joint replacement surgery and revision arthroplasty.<\/p>\n<p>This multidisciplinary profile is especially valuable in major surgical decision-making. It supports not only technical surgical planning, but also ethical assessment, patient information, legal awareness, patient safety and transparent management of the treatment process.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Education<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1992-1998)<\/li>\n<li>SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Residency Training (1999-2003)<\/li>\n<li>Master\u2019s Degree in Hospital and Healthcare Administration (2009-2011)<\/li>\n<li>Istanbul Aydin University Faculty of Law (2017)<\/li>\n<li>PhD in Health Law, Istanbul Medipol University Institute of Social Sciences (February 2021)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This educational background makes Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ one of the rare physician profiles who can evaluate clinical orthopedics, healthcare administration and health law together.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Professional Positions and Institutional Experience<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>09\/04\/2026 \u2013 Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist<\/li>\n<li>2023\/01 \u2013 24\/03\/2026 Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist, University of Health Sciences Istanbul Training and Research Hospital<\/li>\n<li>2018\/12 \u2013 2023\/01 Private medical practice<\/li>\n<li>2018\/09 \u2013 2018\/12 Hospital Director, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine<\/li>\n<li>2015 \u2013 2022 Faculty Member, Istanbul Esenyurt University, School of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Coaching Education<\/li>\n<li>2015 \u2013 2017 Chief Physician and Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist, Private Atakoy Hospital<\/li>\n<li>2012 \u2013 2015 Secretary General, Edirne Public Hospitals Association, Ministry of Health<\/li>\n<li>2010 \u2013 2012 Administrative Clinical Supervisor, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital<\/li>\n<li>2009 \u2013 2015 Deputy Chief Physician, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital<\/li>\n<li>2003 \u2013 2012 Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, SSK \/ Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Orthopedic Areas of Expertise<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ sees patients in the fields of knee and hip replacement, revision arthroplasty, prosthesis loosening, prosthetic joint infection assessment, shoulder surgery, arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, meniscus and ligament injuries, fracture treatment and orthopedic trauma surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Patients who have previously undergone joint replacement surgery and continue to experience pain, loosening, infection, dislocation, limited mobility or loss of function may require a detailed evaluation for revision surgery.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Health Law and Patient Safety<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ\u2019s PhD in Health Law, legal background and hospital administration experience provide a strong perspective on patient information, informed consent, medical documentation, complication management, ethical practice and patient safety.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, his profile is not limited to being an orthopedic surgeon; it reflects an integrated approach to healthcare systems, law, patient rights and medical practice processes.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Scientific Publications and Academic Work<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical Device Supply Process and the Relationship Between Private Hospitals, Suppliers and the Social Security Institution<\/li>\n<li>Comparison of primary arthroplasty with early salvage arthroplasty after failed internal fixation for displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients<\/li>\n<li>Medical practice in earthquake injuries from a legal perspective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ\u2019s academic work covers orthopedics, arthroplasty, health law, medical device supply processes, patient safety and earthquake-related injuries.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Why Choose Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ?<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specialist expertise in Orthopedics and Traumatology<\/li>\n<li>Experience in knee and hip replacement surgery<\/li>\n<li>Focused practice in revision arthroplasty and complex joint replacement cases<\/li>\n<li>PhD in Health Law and Attorney at Law background<\/li>\n<li>Master\u2019s degree in Hospital and Healthcare Administration<\/li>\n<li>Experience as chief physician, deputy chief physician, hospital director and public hospital administrator<\/li>\n<li>Strong E-E-A-T profile supported by academic publications and university teaching experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\" bt_bb_row_inner bt_bb_shape_soft-rounded\"   data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_inner_holder\"  ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_center btLazyLoadBackground bt_bb_column_background_image bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"background-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/bold-page-builder\/img\/blank.gif&#039;);\" data-background_image_src='https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image_action_02.jpg' data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_center&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;center&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_10 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_text_color_scheme_10 bt_bb_text_size_normal\" style=\"; --primary-color:#ffffff; --secondary-color:var(--alternate-color);; --text-primary-color:#ffffff; --text-secondary-color:var(--alternate-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/contact\/\"  target=\"_self\"  title=\"Book an Appointment\"  data-ico-remixiconsbusiness=\"&#xe92c;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><span>Book an Appointment<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6aaab5b201d51\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Academic Medical Profile and Expertise Summary<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">An expertise profile combining orthopedics, traumatology, revision arthroplasty, health law and patient safety<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<h2>Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ: Expertise in Orthopedics, Revision Arthroplasty and Health Law<\/h2>\n<p>Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ is an Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist seeing patients in Istanbul, Turkey. His clinical focus includes knee replacement, hip replacement, revision hip replacement, revision knee replacement, revision arthroplasty, prosthesis loosening, prosthetic joint infection evaluation, shoulder surgery, arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, meniscus and ligament injuries, and fracture and trauma surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ\u2019s distinguishing feature is his multidisciplinary profile as an orthopedic surgeon, PhD in Health Law, Health Law Specialist, Attorney at Law and Hospital &#038; Healthcare Administration Specialist. This background supports a comprehensive approach to major orthopedic surgery decisions by integrating surgical expertise with patient safety, informed consent, ethical practice, medical documentation and transparent treatment planning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orthopedic surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey<\/li>\n<li>Focused experience in hip and knee replacement surgery<\/li>\n<li>Revision arthroplasty and complex joint reconstruction perspective<\/li>\n<li>Health law, patient rights and patient safety awareness<\/li>\n<li>Academic work in orthopedics, arthroplasty, healthcare administration and health law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6aaab5b202120\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Short answers about knee replacement, hip replacement, revision surgery, prosthesis problems and patient safety<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_style_simple\" style=\"; --accordion-primary-color:var(--alternate-color); --accordion-secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-closed=closed><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Which conditions does Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ treat?<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ sees patients in orthopedics and traumatology, knee replacement, hip replacement, revision hip replacement, revision knee replacement, revision arthroplasty, shoulder surgery, arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, meniscus and ligament injuries, and fracture and trauma surgery.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">When is revision hip replacement considered?<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Revision hip replacement may be considered in cases of prosthesis loosening, prosthetic joint infection, recurrent dislocation, implant wear, periprosthetic fracture, persistent pain, walking difficulty or loss of function. The decision for revision surgery is made after clinical examination, imaging, laboratory tests and evaluation of the patient\u2019s overall health.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Why may revision knee replacement be necessary?<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Revision knee replacement may be required due to implant loosening, infection, periprosthetic fracture, persistent knee pain, limited range of motion, instability or mechanical problems of the implant. Not every painful knee replacement requires revision surgery; a detailed orthopedic evaluation is essential.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">How are prosthetic joint infection and implant loosening evaluated?<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>The evaluation of prosthetic joint infection and implant loosening includes the patient\u2019s symptoms, physical examination findings, X-rays and advanced imaging, blood tests and, when necessary, additional diagnostic procedures. Before planning revision arthroplasty, it is important to clarify whether the problem is mechanical, infectious or related to another cause.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Why is being a Health Law Specialist important for patients?<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Health law expertise provides a strong perspective on patient information, informed consent, medical records, complication management, ethical practice and patient safety. This approach supports a more transparent, understandable and safe treatment process, especially in major surgeries such as joint replacement and revision arthroplasty.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Can international patients apply?<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Local and international patients who want an orthopedic evaluation in Istanbul can contact the clinic for appointment and preliminary assessment. Existing medical reports, X-rays, MRI, CT scans and laboratory results may be helpful during preliminary evaluation for revision hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder surgery, sports injuries and trauma surgery.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">What areas do Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ\u2019s academic and scientific studies cover?<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ\u2019s academic work covers orthopedics, arthroplasty, femoral neck fractures, medical device supply processes, health law, patient safety and medical practice in earthquake injuries.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6aaab5b202a15\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Clinical Focus and Treatment Areas<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Knee replacement, hip replacement, revision arthroplasty, shoulder surgery and sports injuries<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<h2>Clinical Focus: Joint Replacement Surgery and Revision Arthroplasty<\/h2>\n<p>Joint replacement surgery is not only about replacing a damaged joint. It is a comprehensive process that should be planned according to the patient\u2019s age, bone quality, medical conditions, expectations, daily life goals and previous surgical history. Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ evaluates preoperative assessment, risk analysis, patient information and postoperative follow-up in a holistic way for knee and hip replacement patients.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/hip-replacement-revision\/\">Revision hip replacement<\/a>: reassessment after loosening, infection, dislocation, implant wear and persistent pain.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/knee-replacement-surgery\/\">Knee replacement surgery<\/a>: surgical planning for advanced knee arthritis, limited mobility and reduced quality of life.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drilhanacikgoz.com\/en\/sports-injuries\/\">Sports injuries<\/a>: diagnosis and treatment planning for ligament, meniscus, tendon and joint injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder surgery and arthroscopy: evaluation of shoulder pain, instability, tendon injuries and functional limitation.<\/li>\n<li>Fracture and trauma surgery: orthopedic assessment after injuries, falls and complex trauma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For international patients seeking orthopedic treatment in Turkey, a clear treatment plan, review of medical records and transparent communication are essential before making a surgical decision.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6aaab5b202d97\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Academic Publication Center<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Scientific work, publications, health law and patient safety perspective<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<h2>Academic Publications, Books and Scientific Authority<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ\u2019s academic profile brings together orthopedic surgery, arthroplasty, health law, patient safety and healthcare administration. His publications, professional positions and health law studies demonstrate that he is not only a clinical practitioner, but also an experienced professional in scientific production and healthcare system management.<\/p>\n<h3>Key academic focus areas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary arthroplasty and salvage arthroplasty<\/li>\n<li>Clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement surgery<\/li>\n<li>Medical device supply processes, private hospitals, suppliers and Social Security Institution relations<\/li>\n<li>Legal aspects of earthquake-related injuries and medical practice<\/li>\n<li>Patient information, informed consent, patient safety and medical practice processes<\/li>\n<li>Health law, healthcare administration and orthopedic surgical decision-making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Selected publications and academic works<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Factors Influencing the Clinical Outcomes of Two-Stage Re-Implantation in Patients with Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty<\/strong> \u2013 Cureus, 2023. DOI: 10.7759\/cureus.42566<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paronychia<\/strong> \u2013 Current Studies in Orthopedics and Traumatology IV, book chapter, 2023. DOI: 10.37609\/akya.25508<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical practice in earthquake injuries from a legal perspective<\/strong> \u2013 TOTBID Journal, 2022. DOI: 10.5578\/totbid.dergisi.2022.47<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and legal evaluation of cases involving shoulder surgery reflected in court decisions<\/strong> \u2013 TOTBID Journal, 2022. DOI: 10.5578\/totbid.dergisi.2022.32<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and legal evaluation of total knee replacement cases reflected in court decisions<\/strong> \u2013 TOTBID Journal, 2021. DOI: 10.14292\/totbid.dergisi.2021.96<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and legal evaluation of total hip arthroplasty cases reflected in court decisions<\/strong> \u2013 TOTBID Journal, 2021. DOI: 10.14292\/totbid.dergisi.2021.110<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comparison of primary arthroplasty with early salvage arthroplasty after failed internal fixation for displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients<\/strong> \u2013 Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2006.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6aaab5b2031cb\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Trust, Experience and Patient Safety<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">E-E-A-T aligned expertise profile: experience, expertise, authority and trust<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose Op. Dr. Ilhan ACIKGOZ?<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing an orthopedic surgeon is not limited to surgical experience, especially when major procedures such as knee replacement, hip replacement and revision surgery are being considered. Clear patient information, explanation of treatment alternatives, risk assessment, postoperative follow-up and patient safety are as important as surgical planning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long-standing clinical experience as an Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Focused expertise in knee replacement, hip replacement and revision arthroplasty<\/li>\n<li>Experience evaluating prosthesis loosening, prosthetic joint infection and failed joint replacement surgery<\/li>\n<li>Patient rights and patient safety perspective supported by a PhD in Health Law and Attorney at Law background<\/li>\n<li>Administrative experience as chief physician, deputy chief physician, hospital director and public hospital manager<\/li>\n<li>Academic publications, university teaching experience and healthcare administration background supporting a strong E-E-A-T profile<\/li>\n<li>Transparent communication for local and international patients seeking orthopedic treatment in Istanbul, Turkey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.9.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6aaab5b203552\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<h2>Appointment and Preliminary Evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>You can contact Op. 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