Prof. Dr. SERDAR YÜKSEL

Orthopedics and Traumatology

Medipol Mega University Hospital
SERDAR YÜKSEL

Birthplace

İSTANBUL

Languages

ENGLISH

Medical Areas of Interest

  • Spine Surgery (Scoliosis, kyphosis and other spinal diseases)
  •  Arthroplasty (Knee, Hip, Shoulder replacements)
  •  Sports injuries (knee, hip, shoulder, ankle arthroscopies)
  •  Trauma surgery

Highlights

"Prof. Serdar Yüksel, MD was born in Istanbul in 1984. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2008.

 He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology specialization training at SBÜ Bağcılar SUAM and received the title of Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He completed his specialization thesis with a study on ""The effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Rats with Achilles Tendon Repair"".

 Following his specialist training, he completed his mandatory public service at Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital between 2014 and 2016. He became eligible to receive the title of Associate Professor in 2019 and Professor in 2025. 

 Throughout his professional career, he has worked at Bağcılar Research and Training Hospital, Trabzon Kanuni E.A.H, Istanbul Physical Therapy Research and Training Hospital, and Medipol Mega University Hospital, continuing his academic and clinical studies.

 In 2016, he successfully passed the international exam held in Lisbon, Portugal, and earned the EBOT (European Board of Orthopaedic and Traumatology) Certificate.

 Abroad, he enhanced his knowledge and experience in his field by participating in observer programs at Duke University in the USA and at the Endo-Clinic in Germany. 

 He has participated as a speaker or attendee in numerous national and international congresses, courses, and scientific meetings. He has more than 50 scientific articles, and his work has received numerous citations in national and international literature.

 Combining his scientific expertise with current diagnostic and treatment methods, Prof. Serdar Yüksel, MD aims to create personalized diagnostic and treatment plans for each patient by evaluating them individually.

Experiences

2022 - 2025

Istanbul Physical Therapy Health Application Center

Associate Professor

2019 - 2022

University of Health Sciences

Associate Professor

2017 - 2019

University of Health Sciences

Specialist Doctor

2014 - 2017

Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital

Specialist Doctor

Educations

2014

Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology

2008

Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

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Publications

7. Publications

7.1. Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals (SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities)

1. BARIŞ ALİCAN, ÇİRÇİ E, ÖZMEN EMRE, ÖZMEN Hİ, YÜKSEL S, BEYTEMÜR O. The dose-dependent effect of tranexamic acid on epidural fibrosis after laminectomy: an experimental study on rats. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2025 Apr 29;59(2):105-110. doi: 10.5152/j.aott.2025.24108.

2. BARIŞ ALİCAN, ÖZMEN EMRE, ÇİRCİ ÖZYÜREK ESRA, YÜKSEL SERDAR, BEYTEMÜR OZAN (2024). Quantitative analysis of protective Kirschner wire diameters in lateral opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy: A finite element study. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 36(1), Doi: 10.52312/jdrs.2025.1806 (Publication No: 9194011)

3. ÖZMEN EMRE, BİÇER OZANCAN, BARIŞ ALİCAN, ÇİRCİ ÖZYÜREK ESRA, YÜKSEL SERDAR, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, KESİKTAŞ FATMA NUR (2024). Improving Osteoporosis Prediction Using Vertebral Bone Quality Score and Paravertebral Muscle Measurements From Lumbar MRI Scans. Clinical Spine Surgery, 37, Doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001584 (Publication No: 9190862)

4. YÜKSEL SERDAR, ÖZMEN EMRE, BARIŞ ALİCAN, ÇİRCİ ÖZYÜREK ESRA, BEYTEMÜR OZAN (2024). Publication Trends in the Pelvic Parameter Related Literature between 1992 and 2022: A Bibliometric Review. Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society, 67(1), 50-59., Doi: 10.3340/jkns.2023.0047 (Publication No: 9192079)

5. ÖZMEN EMRE, BARIŞ ALİCAN, ÇİRCİ ÖZYÜREK ESRA, YÜKSEL SERDAR, BEYTEMÜR OZAN (2024). Finite Element Analysis of Protective Measures against Lateral Hinge Fractures in High‐Tibial Osteotomy. Advances in Orthopedics, 2024, Doi: 10.1155/2024/5510319 (Publication No: 9190854)

6. GENÇ ERDİNÇ, YÜKSEL SERDAR, ÇAĞLAR AYSEL, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2020). Comparison on effects of platelet-rich plasma versus autologous conditioned serum on Achilles tendon healing in a rat model. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 54, 438-444., Doi: 10.5152/j.aott.2020.18498 (Publication No: 9192041)

7. YÜKSEL SERDAR, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF, GÜLTEKİN MUHAMMET ZEKİ, ÇAĞLAR AYSEL, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, ALAGÖZ ENDER, AKDOĞAN EKER AYŞEGÜL, SUBAŞI CANSU, KARAÖZ ERDAL (2019). Histopathological, immunohistochemical, and biomechanical effects of splenectomy on Achilles tendon healing in rats. CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESEARCH, 60(2), 200-208., Doi: 10.1080/03008207.2018.1483361 (Publication No: 9192052)

8. ADANIR OKTAY, YÜKSEL SERDAR, BEYTEMÜR OZAN (2019). A new method for the assessment of reduction tension during open reduction in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 30, 38-45., Doi: 10.5606/ehc.2019.61744 (Publication No: 9192071)

9. BEYTEMÜR OZAN, YÜKSEL SERDAR, TETİKKURT ÜMİT SEZA, GENÇ ERDİNÇ, OLCAY ERCAN, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2018). Isotretinoin induced achilles tendinopathy: Histopathological and biomechanical evaluation on rats. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 52(5), 387-391., Doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2018.06.006. (Publication No: 9192055)

10. Genç Erdinç, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, Yüksel Serdar, Yılmaz Eren, Çağlar Aysel, KÜÇÜKYILDIRIM BEDRİ ONUR, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2018). Investigation of the biomechanical and histopathological effects of autologous conditioned serum on healing of Achilles tendon. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 52(3), 226-231., Doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2018.01.005 (Publication No: 4182728)

11. BEYTEMÜR OZAN, YÜKSEL SERDAR (2018). Epidermoid cysts localized on extremities. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 29(1), 27-33., Doi: 10.5606/ehc.2018.58258 (Publication No: 3692998

12. BEYTEMÜR OZAN, BARIŞ ALİCAN, ALBAY CEM, SERDAR YÜKSEL, ÇAĞLAR SEVER, ALAGÖZ ENDER (2017). Comparison of intramedullary nailing and minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis in the treatment of simple intra-articular fractures of the distal tibia (AO-OTA type 43 C1-C2). Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 51(1), 12-16., Doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2016.07.010 (Publication No: 2891550)

13. BEYTEMÜR OZAN, ALBAY CEM, ADANIR OKTAY, YÜKSEL SERDAR, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2016). Is intramedullary nailing applicable for distal tibial fractures with ankle joint extension?. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 27(3), 125-131., Doi: 10.5606/ehc.2016.27 (Publication No: 2638271)

14. YÜKSEL SERDAR, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF, GÜLTEKİN MUHAMMET ZEKİ, ADANIR OKTAY, ÇAĞLAR AYSEL, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, KÜÇÜKYILDIRIM BEDRİ ONUR, AVCI ALİ, SUBAŞI CANSU, İNCİ ÇİĞDEM, KARAÖZ ERDAL (2016). Comparison of the early period effects of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma on the Achilles tendon ruptures in rats. Connective Tissue Research, 57(5), 360-373., Doi: 10.1080/03008207.2016.1189909 (Publication No: 2819574)

15. YÜKSEL SERDAR, ADANIR OKTAY, GULTEKIN ZEKI, CAGLAR AYSEL, KUCUKYILDIRIM B ONUR, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF, ALAGOZ ENDER (2015). The examination of the effect of platelet rich plasma for curing achilles tendons of free moving rats after surgical incision and treatment. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA et TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, 49(5), 544-551., Doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.15.0028 (Publication No: 4864469)

16. Özmen E, Biçer O, Meriç E, Circi E, Barış A, Yüksel S (2023). Vertebral bone quality score for opportunistic osteoporosis screening: a correlation and optimal threshold analysis. Eur Spine J. 2023 Nov;32(11):3906-3911. doi: 10.1007/s00586-023-07912-0. Epub 2023 Sep 3. PMID: 37661227

17. Uslu M, Yılmaz B, Mraja HM, Daşcı MF, Yaprak Saraç E, Küçükyıldırım BO, Güleç MA, Yüksel S (2023). Jt Dis Relat Surg. 2023 Apr 26;34(2):413-424. doi: 10.52312/jdrs.2023.994. PMID: 37462646

18. Özbay H, Yüksel S, Güleç MA, Atçı T, Küçükyıldırım BO, Çay T (2021). The effect of different irrigation solutions on fracture healing in a rat femur fracture model. Jt Dis Relat Surg. 2021;32(1):144-151. doi: 10.5606/ehc.2021.77358. Epub 2021 Jan 6. PMID: 33463430

19. Ozmen E, Güleç GG, İzol Özmen H, Civan M, Circi E, Yuksel S, Baris A (2024). Enhancing accuracy and efficiency in upper extremity disability assessments: development and testing of a desktop application. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2024 Oct 31;58(6):331-335. doi: 10.5152/j.aott.2024.24017. PMID: 39660670

20. Özbay H, Yüksel S (2021). Clinical usefulness of the Ottawa Ankle Rules in the overweight and obese population following an acute ankle injury: A prospective cross-sectional study. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2021 Sep;55(5):435-438. doi: 10.5152/j.aott.2021.20389. PMID: 34730531

21. Uslu M, Genc E, Bozdağ E, Yamak F, Kapicioglu M, Yüksel S, Bilsel K (2025). Patellar tendon autografts outperform fascia lata in superior capsular reconstruction: a comparative histopathological and biomechanical study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2025 Jun 26:S1058-2746(25)00484-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2025.05.015. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40581085

22. Yuksel S, Albay C (2019). Early Reduction of Pediatric Traumatic Posterior Hip Dislocation Is Much More Important Than the Treatment Procedure. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Nov;35(11):e206-e208. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001351. PMID: 29189592

23. BEYTEMÜR OZAN, TETİKKURT ÜMİT SEZA, YÜKSEL SERDAR, ÖNCÜ MEHMET (2019). A rare cause of type 1 complex regional pain syndrome: Osteoblastoma of the talus. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 53, 77-80., Doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2018.06.011 (Publication No: 9192064)

24. YÜKSEL SERDAR, ADANIR OKTAY, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2017). Volar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: A case report. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 51(4), 352-354., Doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2017.03.014 (Publication No: 2626959)

25. ADANIR OKTAY, YÜKSEL SERDAR, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2016). Open Galeazzi fracture with ipsilateral elbow dislocation. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 27(2), 113-116., Doi: 10.5606/ehc.2016.24 (Publication No: 2626984)

26. E Özmen, S Yüksel, E Çirçi, A Barıs, O Beytemur (2024). Quantitative Analysis of the Weakening Effect of Cortical Non-Osteoporotic and Osteoporotic Proximal Femurs. Istanbul Medical …, 2024 - istanbulmedicaljournal.org İstanbul Med J 2024; 25(2): 121-6 DOI: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2024.63600

27. Gültekin M.Z, Yüksel S, Alagöz E, Özsoy S, Avcı A, Gülec M.A (2021). Investigation of the Effects of Splenectomy on Bone Healing (Experimental Study), ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.22, no.1, pp.45-49, 2021

7.2. Articles published in other international peer-reviewed journals

1. Duymaz T, Yüksel S (2020). Acute treatment of ankle ligament injuries: Is kinesio tape effective? Ann Clin Anal Med 2020;11(Suppl 2): S118-122

7.3. Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in proceedings

7.4. International books written or book chapters

1. Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics, Chapter title: (Mini-open Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Repair) (2016)., YÜKSEL SERDAR, EASLEY MARK M, Springer International Publishing, Editors: Giles R. Scuderi, Alfred J. Tria, Edition: 1, Page Count: 9, ISBN: 978-3-319-15206-6, English (Scientific Book), (Control No: 4867249)

7.5. Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals

1. ÖZMEN EMRE, BARIŞ ALİCAN, ÇİRCİ ÖZYÜREK ESRA, YÜKSEL SERDAR, BEYTEMÜR OZAN (2024). Periprosthetic Fracture Literature Since 1990: A Bibliometric Analysis. Bagcilar Medical Bulletin, 9(3), 213-220., Doi: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2024.2024-04-035 (Control No: 9192089)

2. ALAGÖZ ENDER, ADANIR OKTAY, YÜKSEL SERDAR, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2014). Results of Patello-Tibial Cerclage Wire Technique for Comminuted Patella Fractures Treated with Partial Patellectomy. Haseki Medical Bulletin, 52(4), 282-286., Doi: 10.4274/haseki.1739 (Control No: 2627108)

3. ALAGÖZ ENDER, ADANIR OKTAY, YÜKSEL SERDAR, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF, DEMİRYONTAR KAHRAMAN (2013). The functional results of complex distal humeral fractures treated with parallel plate technique. Gaziantep Medical Journal, 19(2), 88-91., Doi: 10.5455/GMJ-30-2013-131 (Control No: 2627063)

4. YÜKSEL SERDAR, OZBAY HAKAN (2018). Complication Rates and Results of Higher Weight for Age Patient in Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures Treated with Titanium Elastic Nailing. European Archives of Medical Research, 34(4)211-216., Doi: 10.5152/eamr.2018.27147, (Control No: 4866506)

5. ÖZMEN EMRE, GÜLEÇ GAMZE GÜL, İZOL ÖZMEN HAZAL, CİVAN MELİH, ÇİRCİ ÖZYÜREK ESRA, YÜKSEL SERDAR, BARIŞ ALİCAN (2023). Usage Guide of the Application We Developed for Calculating Upper Extremity Disability Rates Through a Case Scenario. Istanbul Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1(8), 30-35. (Control No: 9678246)

7.6. Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings

1. YÜKSEL SERDAR (2018). To what extent do the Ottawa ankle rules reduce unnecessary X-ray rates?. 28th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 4635079)

2. YÜKSEL SERDAR, Genç Erdinç (2018). Is the application of the Ottawa ankle rules a feasible method in the pediatric age group?. 14th TUSYAD Congress (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 4628618)

3. YÜKSEL SERDAR (2018). The effect of fracture type on mortality in elderly hip fractures. 7th Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul Meeting (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 4634788)

4. Genc Erdinc, adanır oktay, Acar Abdurrahman, Alagöz Ender, YÜKSEL SERDAR, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2015). Results of plate-screw osteosynthesis and intramedullary nailing in adolescent unstable forearm shaft fractures. 5th Istanbul Meeting (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 4957827)

5. oktay Adanır, Albay Cem, Beytemur Ozan, YÜKSEL SERDAR, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2016). The relationship between preoperative waiting time and mortality in intertrochanteric femur fractures of elderly patients. 26th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 4943796)

6. atcı tolgahan, Özbay Hakan, adanır oktay, YÜKSEL SERDAR, Caglar Sever, Ali Baran Mehmet, Yılmaz Eren, Akif Gülec Mehmet (2016). Our results of conservative treatment in pediatric humeral shaft fractures. 6th Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul Meeting 2016 (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 4625451)

7. Gültekin Muhammed Zeki, YÜKSEL SERDAR, Alagöz Ender, Atalay Murat Kaan, Genç Erdinç, Acar Abdurrahman (2015). The effect of opioid treatment on fracture healing in rats. 25th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 4634608)

8. ÖZMEN EMRE, BİÇER OZANCAN, MERİÇ EMRE, ÇİRCİ ÖZYÜREK ESRA, BARIŞ ALİCAN, YÜKSEL SERDAR (2023). Vertebral bone quality score for opportunistic osteoporosis screening: Correlation and optimal threshold analysis. 32nd National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 9118510)

9. ÖZMEN EMRE, İZOL ÖZMEN HAZAL, ÇİRCİ ÖZYÜREK ESRA, BARIŞ ALİCAN, BEYTEMÜR OZAN, YÜKSEL SERDAR (2023). The machine learning model we developed on Mask R-CNN for automatic Cobb angle measurement and its comparison with physician measurements. 32nd National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 9118509)

10. YÜKSEL SERDAR, ÖZMEN EMRE, BARIŞ ALİCAN, ÇİRCİ ÖZYÜREK ESRA, BEYTEMÜR OZAN (2023). Trends in pelvic parameter related publications between 1992 and 2022: A bibliometric analysis. 32nd National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 9118508)

7.7. Other publications

1. ARTICLE Review Article: YÜKSEL SERDAR, ADANIR OKTAY, ALAGOZ ENDER, GULTEKIN ZEKI, GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF (2016). Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures with Minimally Invasive Methods. Turkiye Klinikleri J Orthop Traumatol-Special Topics, 9(1), 62-67. (Review Article), (Control No: 4867274))

2. ARTICLE Review Article: GÜLEÇ MEHMET AKİF, YÜKSEL SERDAR, ALBAY CEM (2011). General Principles of Infection. TOTBİD Journal, 10(3), 185-188. (Review Article), (Control No: 4867290))