Prof. MD. Gültekin Sıtkı Çeçen

Education and Expertise

• Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Health Sciences University Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 1988-1989 Compulsory service obligation Amasya Suluova SSK Dispensary
• 1989-1991 Military Service: Ankara Etimesgut Armored Units Division Command
• 1991-1992 Continuation of compulsory service Amasya Suluova SSK Hospital
• 1993-1997 SBU Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Research Assistant Dr.
• 1997-2015 SBU Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Specialist Chief Assistantship (Uzman Başasistanlık)
• 2015- SBU Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Associate Professorship (Doçentlik)
• 2016-2017 SBU Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Clinic Administrative Responsibility (Klinik İdari Sorumluluğu)
• 2017 SBU Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Clinic Education and Administrative Responsibility (Klinik Eğitim ve İdari Sorumluluğu)
• 1998-2018 Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Spinal Deformities

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Spine Society (TOD)
• Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (Türk Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Birliği Derneği)
• Turkish Council for Orthopaedic Training (TOTBİD-TOTEK)

Research and Publications

1. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
   • A1. GS. Cecen, D. Gulabi, I. Oltulu, T. Onay. "Generalized epileptic seizure in an adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patient with syringomyelia after deformity correction surgery". Int J Surg Case Rep. 4(8),740-3 (2013). doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.05.008. Epub 2013 May 23
   • A2. D. Gulabi, CC. Avci, GS. Cecen, HI. Bekler, F. Saglam, E. Merih. "A comparison of the functional and radiological results of Paris plaster cast and ulnar gutter splint in the conservative treatment of fractures of the fifth metacarpal". Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2013 Aug 10. DOI 10.1007/s00590-013-1290-2
   • A3. D. Gulabi, GS. Cecen, HI Bekler, F. Saglam, N. Tanju. "A study of 60 patients with percutaneous trigger finger releases: clinical and ultrasonographic findings". J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2014 Jan 8. DOI: 10.1177/1753193413517992
   • A4. D. Gulabi, G. Cecen, B. Guclu, A. Cecen. "Carpal tunnel release in patients with diabetes result in poorer outcome in long-term study". Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2014 Jan 20. DOI 10.1007/s00590-014-1418-z
   • A5 M. Erdem, D. Gulabi, GS. Cecen, CC. Avci, M. Asci, F. Saglam. "Using fibula as a reference can be beneficial for the tibial component alignment after total knee arthroplasty, a retrospective study". Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Mar 25. DOI 10.1007/s00167-014-2957-x
   • A6. D.Gulabi, M. Erdem, GS Cecen, CC Avci, N. Saglam, F. Saglam. "Ilizarov Fixator Combined With an Intramedullary Nail for Tibial Nonunions With Bone Loss: Is it Effective?". Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 April. DOI 10.1007/s11999-014-3640-8
   • A7. D. Gulabi, M. Erdem, GS. Cecen. "Treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the femur with combined technique". Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi. 2014;25(3):173-8. doi: 10.5606/ehc.2014.37
   • A8. GS. Çeçen, D. Gülabi, E. Yanık, G. Pehlivanoğlu, H. Bekler, N. Elmalı. "Effect of BMI on the clinical and radiological outcomes of pilon fractures". Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014;48(5):570-5. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.14.0073
   • A9. D. Gulabi, GS. Cecen, HI. Bekler, F. Saglam, N. Tanju. "Re: Gulabi D, Cecen GS, Bekler HI, Saglam F and Tanju N. A study of 60 patients with percutaneous trigger finger releases: clinical and ultrasonographic findings. J Hand Surg Eur. 2014, 39: 699-703". J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2015 Jan;40(1):103-4. No abstract available
   • A10. GS. Cecen, D. Gulabi, A. Cecen, I. Oltulu, B. Guclu. "Computerized tomography imaging in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: prone versus supine". Eur Spine J. 2015 Apr 21
   • A11. Çeçen GS, Gülabi D, Pehlivanoğlu G, Elmalı N, Teköz A. "[The impact of obesity on the outcomes of the patients operated on due to Schatzker type I and type II tibial plateau fractures]". Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2015 May;21(3):209-15. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2015.39197. Turkish
   • A12. Çeçen GS, Gülabi D, Pehlivanoğlu G, Bulut G, Bekler H, Asil K. "Radiation in the orthopedic operating theatre". Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2015;49(3):297-301. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0250
   • A13. İbrahim KAYA, Deniz GÜLABİ, Murat YILMAZ, Ali BAŞ, Gültekin Sıtkı ÇEÇEN, Nurullah ŞENER. "Intraarticular Ankaferd blood stopper application increases cartilage degeneration: an experimental study". Turk J Med Sci (2015) 45:© TÜBİTAK doi:10.3906/sag-1406-5
   • A15. Yilmaz M, Gulabi D, Kaya I, Bayram E, Cecen GS. "The effect of amputation level and age on outcome: an analysis of 135 amputees". Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2016 Jan;26(1):107-12. doi: 10.1007/s00590-015-1709-z. Epub 2015 Oct 8
   • A16. Çeçen GS, Gülabi D, Güçlü B, Çeçen DA, Oltulu İ. "Comparison of pedicle screw fixation and hybrid instrumentation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis". Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016;50(3):351-5. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2016.14.0095
   • A17. Gülabi D, Bekler Hİ, Sağlam F, Taşdemir Z, Çeçen GS, Elmalı N. "Surgical treatment of distal tibia fractures: open versus MIPO". Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jan;22(1):52-7. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2015.82026
   • A18. Kaya İ, Gülabi D, Yılmaz M, Baş A, Çeçen GS, Şener N. "Intraarticular Ankaferd blood stopper application increases cartilage degeneration: an experimental study". Turk J Med Sci, 46, (2016), 236-240
   • A19. Gulabi D, Uysal MA, Akça A, Colak I, Çeçen GS, Gumustas S. "USG-guided injection of corticosteroid for lateral epicondylitis does not improve clinical outcomes: a prospective randomised study". Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2017 Mar 4. doi: 10.1007/s00402-017-2657-3
   • A20. Çolak I, Bekler HI, Bulut G, Eceviz E, Gülabi D, Çeçen GS. "Lack of experience is a significant factor in the missed diagnosis of perilunate fracture dislocation or isolated dislocation". Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2017 Nov 29. pii: S1017-995X(16)30077-3. doi: 10.1016/j.aott.2017.04.002
   • A21. Onay T, Gülabi D, Çolak İ, Bulut G, Gümüştaş SA, Çeçen GS. "Surgically treated Hoffa Fractures with poor long-term functional results". Injury. 2017 Nov 24. pii: S0020-1383(17)30818-5. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.11.026
   • A23. Çelik C, Gümüştaş SA, Çeçen GS, Bulut G, Bekler Hİ. "[Mid-term follow-up evaluation of plate osteosynthesis and hemiarthroplasty results in multipart fractures of the proximal humerus]". Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul;22(4):379-85. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2016.90402. Turkish
2. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:
   • D1 M. Üzel, Ö. Ofluoğlu, G.S. Çeçen, G. Bulut, M. Yıldız. "Familial, congenital radial head dislocation". Kartal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 11 (3), 920–922 (2000)
   • D2. G.S. Çeçen, S. Öçmen, G. Bulut, M. Çolak, M. Yıldız. "Fluoroscopy use and radiation protection in the Orthopedics Operating Room of a Training Hospital". Kartal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 14 (3), 156–158 (2003)
   • D3. G.S. Çeçen, G. Mık, G. Bulut, M. Yıldız, E. Yanık. "Small patella" syndrome: Case report". Kartal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 14 (3), 196–197 (2003)
   • D4. G.S. Çeçen, H.Y. Erken, M. Yıldız, E. Yanık, G. Bulut. "Evaluation of the results of posterior instrumentation and fusion with transpedicular fixation in thoracolumbar vertebral fractures". Kartal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 15 (1), 21–24 (2004)
   • D5. G. Bulut, G. Mık, G. Çeçen, E. Yanık, M. Yıldız. "Surgical treatment in congenital clubfoot where no improvement was achieved with conservative treatment". Kartal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 16 (3), 143–146 (2005)
   • D6. A.Bozkaya, D. Gülabi, Hİ. Bekler, GS. Çeçen, G. Bulut, F.Sağlam. "Radiological and Clinical Results of Biological Fixation of Distal Tibia Metaphyseal and Diaphyseal Fractures". J Kartal TR 2014;25(0):00-00doi: 10.5505/jkartaltr.2014.14632
   • D7. G.S.Çeçen ,D.Gülabi,Y.Erdağ,H.Bekler,G.Bulut,S.A.Gümüştaş. "The Effect of Body Mass Index on the Development of Patellar Tendinosis After Intramedullary Nailing of Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures". J Kartal TR 2014;00(0):00-00 doi:10.5505/jkartaltr.2014.99266