Born in 1980, Süleyman Altun, M.D. is married and a father of one child.
Medical interests: Shoulder, elbow and hand surgery, sports injuries, advanced arthroplasty techniques, prosthetic surgery, osteoarthritis treatment
Dr. Altun gives high importance to professional development and closely follows the innovations in the orthopedics and traumatology area, having several national and international publications.
Many injuries can occur during or after sports. We see injuries such as muscle and tendon injuries, dislocations and fractures.
We have treatment methods for sports injuries. After the diagnosis is made, the treatment of these injuries begins upon the opinion of the specialist doctor.
The kneecap or patella forms part of the knee joint. Located at the front of the knee, it protects the knee and provides attachment to various thigh and leg muscle groups. The undersurface of the kneecap and the lower end of the thighbone are covered with articular cartilage that supports smooth movement of the knee joint. Fractures of the kneecap are rare but common in adult men.
An ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments that connect adjacent bones and provide stability to a joint. An ankle sprain is a common injury that occurs when you suddenly fall or twist the joint, or when you land your foot in a different position after a jump. It most commonly occurs when you participate in sports, jump or run on an uneven ground. Ankle sprains can cause pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, stiffness and an inability to walk or bear weight in the ankle.
An ankle sprain is usually diagnosed by evaluating the history of injury and physical examination of the ankle. To confirm whether there is a fracture or not, X-ray may be needed. The most common treatments recommended for ankle sprains are rest, applying ice, compression and elevating the foot.
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), one of the four main ligaments of the knee, is at the back of the knee. It connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). The posterior cruciate ligament limits the backward movement of the shinbone.
PCL injuries are very rare and more difficult to detect than other knee ligament injuries. Cartilage injuries, bone bruises and ligament injuries often occur due to PCL injuries.
PLC injuries can be graded I, II, and III depending on the severity of the injury.
Sports injuries occur while playing sports or exercise. Accidents can happen due to inadequate training, improper use of protective devices and insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries in the field of athlete health are sprains, fractures and dislocations.
The most common treatment after injury is rest, putting ice on the injured area, wrapping compression and keeping it elevated.
Rest: Avoid activities that can cause injury by resting.
Ice compression: You can apply ice to the injured area to reduce swelling and pain. Wrap ice in a towel and apply for 15-20 minutes, four times a day, for several days in a row. Never put ice on the skin.
Compression: Compressing the injured area also helps reduce swelling. You can compress the area with elastic bandages, air cloths and splints.
Elevate: Elevate the injured part above heart level to reduce swelling and pain.
The kneecap or patella forms part of the knee joint. Located at the front of the knee, it protects the knee and provides attachment to various thigh and leg muscle groups. The undersurface of the kneecap and the lower end of the thighbone are covered with articular cartilage that supports smooth movement of the knee joint. Fractures of the kneecap are rare but common in adult men.
An ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments that connect adjacent bones and provide stability to a joint. An ankle sprain is a common injury that occurs when you suddenly fall or twist the joint, or when you land your foot in a different position after a jump. It most commonly occurs when you participate in sports, jump or run on an uneven ground. Ankle sprains can cause pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, stiffness and an inability to walk or bear weight in the ankle.
An ankle sprain is usually diagnosed by evaluating the history of injury and physical examination of the ankle. To confirm whether there is a fracture or not, X-ray may be needed. The most common treatments recommended for ankle sprains are rest, applying ice, compression and elevating the foot.
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), one of the four main ligaments of the knee, is at the back of the knee. It connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). The posterior cruciate ligament limits the backward movement of the shinbone.
PCL injuries are very rare and more difficult to detect than other knee ligament injuries. Cartilage injuries, bone bruises and ligament injuries often occur due to PCL injuries.
PLC injuries can be graded I, II, and III depending on the severity of the injury.
Sports injuries occur while playing sports or exercise. Accidents can happen due to inadequate training, improper use of protective devices and insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries in the field of athlete health are sprains, fractures and dislocations.
The most common treatment after injury is rest, putting ice on the injured area, wrapping compression and keeping it elevated.
Rest: Avoid activities that can cause injury by resting.
Ice compression: You can apply ice to the injured area to reduce swelling and pain. Wrap ice in a towel and apply for 15-20 minutes, four times a day, for several days in a row. Never put ice on the skin.
Compression: Compressing the injured area also helps reduce swelling. You can compress the area with elastic bandages, air cloths and splints.
Elevate: Elevate the injured part above heart level to reduce swelling and pain.
