Mehmet KAPICIOGLU
Assoc. Prof.
Orthopaedics
Bezmialem Vakif University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
EDUCATION: • İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul (Medical Faculty, 2002-2008) • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul (Residency, 2008-2013) WORKİNG EXPERIENCE • Mardin Kızıltepe State Hospital, (2013-2015) • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul(2015- Present) Academic Positions Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine (2017-2018) Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine (2023-present) MEMBERSHIPS • TOTBID Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association • TOTDER Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society • TUSYAD- Turkish Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Society • Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Society
Special Interests
Published Articles
Throwing Athlete Injuries
April 28, 2026
Distal Biceps Rupture
April 28, 2026
Distal Triceps Rupture
• Rarest major tendon rupture — <1% of all tendon injuries; most common in males aged 30–50 • Mechanism: eccentric load on a contracting triceps (FOOSH, fall on elbow, direct blow) • Insertion at the olecranon tip — bony avulsion is the most common pattern (~75%) • Strong association with systemic risk factors: anabolic steroids, chronic renal failure, hyperparathyroidism, fluoroquinolone use • Clinical diagnosis: palpable gap at olecranon tip + weak or absent active elbow extension • Thompson squeeze test: squeeze triceps belly — elbow should extend; no extension = complete rupture • Complete rupture → surgical repair; partial rupture (<50%) → non-operative if extension is maintained • Repair within 2–3 weeks strongly recommended — chronic tears require tendon reconstruction
April 28, 2026
Elbow Stiffness
April 27, 2026