Adnan KARA
Prof. Dr.
Orthopaedics
Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma
Education 2000 – Uludağ University, Faculty of Medicine 2008 – Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Professional Experience / Academic Positions 2008 – 2014 – Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital 2016 – Istanbul Medipol University, Assistant Professor 2019 – Istanbul Medipol University, Associate Professor 2024 - Istanbul Medipol University, Professor
Special Interests
Published Articles
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
A wound management technique applying controlled negative pressure via a sealed dressing system Promotes wound healing by: Removing exudate Reducing oedema Improving local perfusion Commonly used as a temporary bridge in orthoplastic management
April 29, 2026
Open Tibia Fractures – Orthoplastic Approach
Open fracture of the tibial shaft with associated soft tissue disruption Characterised by bone exposure and contamination Requires combined orthopaedic stabilisation + plastic surgical soft tissue management
April 29, 2026
Debridement Principles
Surgical removal of devitalised, contaminated, and non-viable tissue The most critical step in managing open fractures and complex limb injur
April 29, 2026
Bone Defect Management (Masquelet vs Bone Transport)
Management of segmental bone defects resulting from: Trauma Infection Tumour resection Requires restoration of: Mechanical stability Biological environment
April 29, 2026