Dr. Ahmet Alanay is an internationally recognized surgeon, advancing the spinal care
specialty and contributing to surgeons’ training around the world. He is a recipient of
numerous national and international awards, and is a pioneer of many state-of-the-art
techniques and new approaches in spinal surgery, especially spinal deformities in
Turkey.
These include the:
- Vertebroplasty technique for vertebral fractures
- Neuromonitorization technique for scoliosis
surgeries
- Magnetically controlled growing rods for
early onset scoliosis
- Anterior thoracoscopic tethering technique
for scoliosis treatment
Dr. Alanay serves as a board member and chair of the education council of the U.S.-based
Scoliosis Research Society, the world’s most prestigious spinal society. He also is a
founding member of the European Spinal Study Group (ESSG) and is a member of other study
groups.
Pediatric and adult spinal disorders is Dr. Alanay’s subspecialty.
