Meet the Surgeon
Prof. Dr. Muharrem Inan
Professor of Orthopedics & Traumatology — Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction Specialist
Over 30 years of surgical expertise in limb lengthening and deformity correction. Internationally trained at leading orthopedic centers in the United States, Germany, Italy, and Russia, Prof. Dr. Muharrem İnan combines advanced surgical expertise with a comprehensive treatment approach, guiding patients from meticulous surgical planning through rehabilitation and full recovery.
About the Surgeon
Decades of Expertise. Personalized for Every Patient.
For more than 30 years, Prof. Dr. Muharrem İnan has specialized in limb lengthening, deformity correction, and complex limb reconstruction. Internationally trained in the United States, Europe, and Russia, he combines advanced surgical expertise with comprehensive treatment program, guiding every patient from consultation through rehabilitation and full recovery.
At AFA Limb Lengthening, Prof. Dr. İnan leads every surgical procedure while working closely with a multidisciplinary team throughout the entire treatment journey. From the initial evaluation and surgical planning to rehabilitation, physiotherapy, regular X-ray monitoring, and long-term follow-up, every stage is carefully coordinated to maximize safety, precision, and successful outcomes.
For Prof. Dr. İnan, limb lengthening is more than a surgical procedure—it is a carefully planned process that demands technical excellence, continuous monitoring, and a commitment to achieving the best possible functional and aesthetic result for every patient.
Education
1986-1992
Faculty of Medicine
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
1992-1997
Research Assistant
1997-1998
Clinical Observer
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
Lecco General Hospital, Lecco, Italy
1998-2003
Assistant Professor
2003-2004
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
Kurgan Limb deformity centre (RTO) - Russia
Fellow
2003-2004
San Diego Hospital for Children San Diego - CA - USA
Fellow
2004-2006
AI Dupont Hospital for Children Wilmington- DE- USA 2004-2006
Research Fellow
2006-2010
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
2010-2011
Baltimore Limb Lengthening Center, Maryland, USA
Fellow
2010-Present
Professor
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Limb Lengthening Techniques Performed by Prof. Dr. Muharrem Inan
Prof. Dr. Muharrem İnan performs limb lengthening using internationally recognized techniques, carefully selecting the most appropriate method based on each patient's anatomy, treatment goals, and recovery expectations.
LON
As an experienced limb lengthening surgeon, Prof. Dr. Muharrem İnan performs the LON technique using both monorail and Ilizarov external fixation systems. His extensive experience allows him to select the most appropriate configuration for each patient, ensuring precise correction, controlled lengthening, and a personalized treatment approach.
FITBONE
Prof. Dr. Muharrem İnan is an authorized FITBONE trainer and the official FITBONE representative in Turkey, recognized by the manufacturer, Orthofix. His long-standing experience with the system has made him one of the surgeons with the highest FITBONE case volumes worldwide, providing patients with exceptional expertise in motorized internal limb lengthening.
PRECICE
Prof. Dr. Muharrem İnan has extensive experience with the PRECICE limb lengthening system, having performed a high volume of procedures over many years. Recognized by the manufacturer as one of its recommended surgeons, he offers advanced, personalized care using one of the world's leading internal lengthening technologies.
An Experienced Surgical Team
Successful limb lengthening surgery requires more than an experienced surgeon—it requires an experienced team. Led by Prof. Dr. Muharrem İnan, our surgical team has worked together for years, performing complex limb lengthening procedures with precision and consistency. Throughout recovery, multiple orthopedic surgeons closely monitor each patient's progress, ensuring continuous expert care at every stage.
