Kayahan KARAYTUG
Assoc. Prof.
Orthopaedics
Acibadem Maslak Hospital
Education 2015 – Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2015 – Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009 – Medical Degree (M.D.), Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Professional Experience 2022 – Present – Acıbadem Healthcare Group, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016–2017 – Chair, Revolving Fund Committee, Kars Sarıkamış State Hospital 2016–2017 – Chair, Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) Committee, Kars Sarıkamış State Hospital 2015–2017 – Orthopaedic and Traumatology Specialist, Kars Sarıkamış State Hospital Professional Memberships Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID) Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Society Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
Special Interests
Published Articles
Robotic Assisted UKA
Robotic unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (R-UKA) is an evolution of traditional unicompartmental knee replacement, developed to improve component accuracy, reduce outliers, and enhance short-term recovery. It is indicated for isolated medial or lateral compartment osteoarthritis (Kellgren–Lawrence grade IV) when the remaining compartments are intact. Approximately 20% of knee OA cases are unicompartmental — most involve the medial side.
April 11, 2026
Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) is one of the most devastating complications of arthroplasty. Although uncommon (≈1–2%), it is a leading cause of revision surgery and implant failure. Biofilm formation on implant surfaces makes eradication difficult and often necessitates complex surgical management.
April 11, 2026
Preoperative Planning for TKA
Digital templating for TKA assists in predicting implant sizes and alignment, aiming to optimize motion and minimize stiffness or loosening. However, its impact on postoperative function and alignment remains limited.
April 11, 2026
Preoperative Planning for THA
April 11, 2026