About Me
He was born on November 21, 1970, in Osmaniye, Turkey. After completing his primary, secondary, and high school education in Osmaniye, he pursued his medical education at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. He then completed his residency training in the 2nd Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic at Istanbul Göztepe Education Hospital.
He pursued further education in specialized fields, specifically focusing on arthroscopy and sports surgery, as well as knee and hip prosthetics. He actively participated in domestic and international conferences, seminars, and training courses to stay abreast of the latest developments in these areas. Through these endeavors, he gained expertise in advanced arthroscopic procedures, including knee arthroscopy (meniscal pathologies, anterior cruciate ligament injuries, cartilage lesions, etc.), shoulder arthroscopy (rotator cuff tears, slap lesions, Bankart lesions, etc.), ankle arthroscopy (impingement syndrome, talus osteochondritis dissecans, etc.), and wrist arthroscopy (TFCC repair, impingement syndrome, etc.).
Currently, Dr. Yusuf Ünal holds the following positions:
- Team physician for Adanaspor Football Club
- Medical doctor for ASKİ Sports Club’s women’s basketball team
- Consultant physician for Osmaniye Sports Club
- Currently serving at Sezar Hospital.
MEMBERSHIPS IN ASSOCIATIONS AND CLUBS:
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) – American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
- Member of the Equestrian Sports Club
Attended Courses:
February 2006 / Ultrasonography course in developmental dysplasia of the hip/ Prof. Dr. Reinhard Graff attended a course on hip ultrasound for developmental hip dysplasia (DHD), known as the Graff method. This course enables the performance of hip ultrasound screening in infants aged 0-4 months. Through early detection and treatment, it becomes possible to treat dysplasia (hip pathologies) without allowing them to progress.
November 2006 /Ankle arthroscopy course, an advanced-level ankle arthroscopy course, where he further developed his skills in performing advanced ankle arthroscopic surgeries. This hands-on course, conducted using fresh cadaveric specimens, allowed him to enhance his experience in successfully addressing ankle impingement syndrome, talus OCD, and other ankle-related conditions requiring arthroscopic interventions. Presently, he demonstrates proficiency in performing these surgical procedures with positive outcomes.
December 2006 / Double-bundle arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament / Dr. Freddie H. FU has excelled in the field of knee arthroscopic surgery, particularly in advanced procedures like arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) with great success. He has further enhanced his expertise by attending a specialized course on the double tunnel technique for ACL reconstruction, popularized by Prof. F. FU in the United States. This course has equipped him to effectively apply this technique in suitable cases, providing optimal outcomes for patients.
March 2007 / Fransa Shoulder arthroscopy course ; ALPS Surgery Institute / ANNECYDr. Yusuf Ünal enhanced his proficiency in shoulder arthroscopic surgery through a course led by Dr. Laurent Lafosse. This advanced training enabled him to successfully perform complex procedures including recurrent shoulder dislocations (Bankart lesion), SLAP lesions, and rotator cuff pathologies using shoulder arthroscopy. This minimally invasive technique offers significant advantages over open surgical methods and is currently the preferred approach for shoulder pathologies. Dr. Yusuf Ünal utilizes his expertise in shoulder arthroscopy to effectively treat a wide range of shoulder conditions.
May 2007 / Almanya Ars Arhtro Biotechnology CARES practice course, introduced by Ars-Artro company presents a novel approach in the management of cartilage lesions, introducing a fresh perspective towards their treatment by employing biotechnological methodologies. This innovative technique enables the therapeutic intervention of cartilage lesions through the utilization of advanced biotechnological modalities.
March 2009 / Antalya Wrist arthroscopy course, Wrist arthroscopy, an advanced form of arthroscopic surgery, offers a more convenient approach to assessing and treating wrist pathologies. By actively participating in an internationally recognized course conducted on fresh cadavers, valuable experience and expertise in wrist arthroscopy have been acquired. As a result, successful implementation of wrist arthroscopy for the management of wrist pathologies has been achieved.
April 2011 / San Diego, CA. ( Amerika) Amerikan Academy of Orthopadeic Surgeons (AAOS) 2011 Annual Meeting ;participated in the Congress, attending the Orthopedic Review Course, which provided him with the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and stay updated on the recent advancements and techniques in the field of orthopedic surgery. Furthermore, during the same congress, he obtained membership in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
October 2011 / participated in the course organized by the Turkish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, which provided him with the opportunity to acquaint himself with emerging techniques in shoulder arthroscopy.
November 2011 / The national Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress organized by TOTBİD provided an evaluation of the orthopedic advancements in Turkey through this course.
