Assoc. Prof. Dr.Yunus Öç
Orthopaedic and traumatology surgeon, contracted surgeon of Wanna Be Taller. He performs all limb lengthening and height reduction surgeries at BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital, a JCI accredited hospital.
Trained in trauma, focused on lengthening.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunus Öç graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University in 2008 and completed his residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, between 2009 and 2014.
After his compulsory service at Batman Kozluk State Hospital he returned to Şişli Etfal as a specialist and went on to practise at private hospitals in Tekirdağ and Istanbul. From 2021 to 2024 he worked at Beykent University Hospital, where he also conducted academic research and taught undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Since 2024 he has performed limb lengthening, limb lengthening revision, deformity correction and height reduction surgeries at the JCI accredited contracted hospital where Wanna Be Taller patients are operated on and followed up. His academic work and publications are listed on Google Scholar and PubMed, and more about him can be found on his own website, dryunusoc.com.
From residency to today.
Every step on the line below is a hospital he has operated in. The last one is where you will meet him.
BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital
Orthopaedics and Traumatology · limb lengthening surgeries of Wanna Be Taller patients (JCI accredited)
Beykent University Hospital, Istanbul
Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist · academic research and teaching
Private Medi Life Hospital, Bağcılar, Istanbul
Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist
Private Vega Hospital, Çorlu, Tekirdağ
Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist
Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist
Batman Kozluk State Hospital
Compulsory service
Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Specimen labels from the dossier.
Limb lengthening is the centre of his practice, but the surrounding skills are what make a revision or a complicated case manageable.
Three nails, one surgeon. Hover to flip.
LON
Lengthening Over Nail. External fixator during distraction, internal nail afterwards.
How it works
Distraction with an external fixator, then the nail carries the bone through consolidation. The most established method he performs.
Fitbone
Fully internal motorised nail, German made, subcutaneous receiver, rotation stable design.
How it works
No external fixator. A motorised nail is lengthened daily through a subcutaneous receiver; weight bearing is set individually by your surgeon.
Precice 2
Fully internal magnetic nail, lengthened with an external remote controller.
How it works
No external fixator. A magnetic nail is lengthened with an external remote controller during a wheelchair supported distraction phase.
Dr. Öç performs all three methods and has no preference between Fitbone and Precice 2; the choice is left to the patient after an X-ray review. He does not perform quadrilateral lengthening in a single session. Method pages and the prices page cover the details.
The same surgeon, start to finish.
From the first examination at the hospital to the day you walk out of the recovery building, your surgeon is the one reviewing your progress. Scroll the film strip.
Pre-operative examination
Test day at the hospital: orthoroentgenogram, blood work, anaesthesia evaluation and his examination.
Planning the segment
Femur or tibia, method and target centimetres are decided on your X-rays and body proportions.
Surgery day
Performed by Dr. Öç at the contracted hospital; 4 day hospital stay.
Stem cell support
When indicated, stem cell support is applied during surgery to assist consolidation.
Visits at the recovery building
Every two weeks he examines patients where they stay, so the distraction phase is checked in person.
Hospital X-ray reviews
X-rays are taken at the contracted hospital on his schedule and reviewed with you.
End of the process
Final check before you fly home, and remote follow-up until consolidation is complete.
Clipped from the recovery weeks.
Published, reviewed, cited.
Peer reviewed articles, congress presentations and a national first prize in sports traumatology. Open each folder.
16Articles in SCI / SSCI indexed journals+
- Oc Y, Kilinc BE, Cennet S, Boyacioglu MM, Ertugrul R, Varol A. Complications of computer tomography assisted radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of osteoid osteoma. Biomed Res Int. 2019. PMID 31223617
- Oc Y, Kilinc BE, Gulcu A, Varol A, Ertugrul R, Kara A. Ultrasonography or direct radiography? A comparison of two techniques to detect dorsal screw penetration after volar plate fixation. J Orthop Surg Res. 2018. PMID 29615100
- Kilinc BE, Oc Y, Erturer RE. Treatment of midshaft clavicle fracture with superior plate placement. Acta Ortop Bras. 2020. PMID 32425671
- Sahin C, Oc Y, Ediz N, Altınay M, Bayrak AH. The safety and the efficacy of computed tomography guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of osteoid osteoma. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2019. PMID 31371131
- Kilinc BE, Celik H, Oc Y, Unlu R, Keskinoz EN, Yilmaz B. Analysis of subcutaneous anterior transposition versus in-situ decompression of ulnar nerve with force transducer in cadaver specimen. Turk Neurosurg. 2020. PMID 32091113
- Kilinc BE, Oc Y, Erturer RE. Modified Lindgren-Turan osteotomy for hallux valgus deformity: a review of 60 cases. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2018. PMID 30383528
- Gülenç B, Öç Y, Yalçin S, Şener B, Çamur S, Kara A. The evaluation of results of repair using all-soft suture anchor in the treatment of chronic tendinous mallet finger surgery. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2020.
- Kilinc BE, Oc Y, Kara A, Erturer RE. The effect of the cerclage wire in the treatment of subtrochanteric femur fracture with the long proximal femoral nail: a review of 52 cases. Int J Surg. 2018. PMID 29960077
- Ertogrul R, Varol A, Oc Y, Kilinc BE. Is peroneus longus allograft good alternative for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a comparison study. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2021. PMID 33764869
- Sahin C, Oc Y, Ediz N, Hasanefendioglu Bayrak A. Successful percutaneous treatment of osteoid osteoma in a 13 month-old boy with radiofrequency ablation under CT guidance. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2019. PMID 30446252
- Sahin C, Ucpinar BA, Oc Y, Kabukcuoglu F. Radiologic findings of scapular Langerhans cell histiocytosis successfully treated with CT-guided corticosteroid injection. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2020. PMID 32811609
- Kara A, Celik H, Oc Y, Uzun M, Erdil M, Tetik C. Flexor tendon complications in comminuted distal radius fractures treated with anatomic volar rim locking plates. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016.
- Seker A, Kara A, Armagan R, Oc Y, Varol A, Sezer HB. Reconstruction of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures with gastrocnemius flaps: excellent results in long-term follow-up. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2016.
- Kara A, Celik H, Bankaoglu M, Oc Y, Bulbul M, Sugun TS. Ultrasonic evaluation of the flexor pollicis longus tendon following volar plate fixation for distal radius fractures. J Hand Surg Am. 2016.
- Kilinc BE, Kara A, Oc Y, Celik H, Camur S, Bilgin E, Eren OT. Transtibial vs anatomical single bundle technique for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a retrospective cohort study. Int J Surg. 2016.
- Kilinc BE, Kemah B, Oc Y, Varol A, Celik H, Turkmen I. Plate positioning affects the pressure on the axillary nerve following a deltopectoral approach. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2021. PMID 33960929
11Articles in other international peer reviewed journals+
- Öç Y, Kilinc BE, Armagan R, Kara A, Kanar M, Eren OT. Volar locking plate therapy for fragmented intra-articular fractures of the distal radius. Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research. 2016.
- Oc Y, Ozcan MS, Sezer HB, Kilinc BE, Eren OT. Nontraumatic myositis ossificans of the hip: a case presentation. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2016.
- Oc Y, Varol A, Yazar EA, Ak S, Akpolat AO, Kilinc BE. Treatment strategy for elderly patients with an isolated greater trochanter fracture. SAGE Open Med. 2020. PMID 33101681
- Oc Y, Kilinc BE, Varol A, Kara A. A safe method for early rehabilitation of joint fractures at the base of the thumb metacarpal bone. Adv Orthop. 2021. PMID 33628513
- Oc Y, Kilinc BE, Ertugrul R, Sezer HB, Eren OT. Epithelioid angiosarcoma of the femur: a case presentation. World J Oncol. 2017. PMID 29317966
- Kilinc BE, Oc Y, Alibakan G, Bilgin E, Kanar M, Eren OT. A 1-month observational study on the effectiveness and safety of Promerim for improving knee joint function. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord. 2018. PMID 29467586
- Kilinc BE, Kara A, Celik H, Oc Y, Camur S. Is anterior cruciate ligament surgery technique relevant for rehabilitation and activity scores? Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 2016.
- Sonmez MM, Yilmaz F, Oc Y, Erturer RE, Seckin MF, Kilinc BE, Ozturk İ. Evaluation of superior gluteal nerve in proximal femoral nailing. J Clin Anal Med. 2016.
- Kilinc BE, Kara A, Erturer RE, Oc Y. Mini-external fixator assisted metacarpal lengthening using distraction method. Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research. 2015.
- Kilinc BE, Kara A, Camur S, Oc Y, Celik H. Isokinetic dynamometer evaluation of the effects of early thigh circumference differences on thigh muscle strength in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendon graft. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 2015.
- Kilinc BE, Kara A, Sonmez MM, Oc Y, Camur S. Isolated carpal dislocation of the trapezium. Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research. 2015.
7Articles in national peer reviewed journals+
- Öç Y, Kılınç BE, Gültekin O, Yazar EA, Varol A, Özdemir HM. Brown tumor and hyperparathyroidism in orthopedic surgery. Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis. 2021.
- Şeker A, Sezer HB, Armağan R, Öç Y, Işık T, Kara A, Öztürk İ. Incidence of developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants younger than six months in our orthopedic outpatient clinic. Şişli Etfal Medical Bulletin.
- Çamur S, Kilinc BE, Sönmez MM, Çelik H, Öç Y. Medical cost analysis of osteoporotic hip fractures. Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis. 2015.
- Kanar M, Armagan R, Öç Y, Sezer HB, Eren OT. Treatment of unstable distal radius fractures with non-bridging external fixation. Şişli Etfal Medical Bulletin.
- Kanar M, Armağan R, Öç Y, Talmac MA, Eren OT. Is an intensive care unit necessary for geriatric hip fractures? Şişli Etfal Medical Bulletin.
- Kara A, Öç Y, Şeker A, Uzun M, Ertürer E, Öztürk İ. A rare form of hemiarthroplasty dislocation after intertrochanteric fracture. The Medical Bulletin of Şişli Etfal Hospital.
- Camur S, Celik H, Kılınc BE, Oc Y, Ozcan MS, Kara A. Results of diaphyseal femoral fractures treated by long- and short-term traction methods in preschool children. Medicine Science. 2021.
7Symposiums and congresses+
- Evaluation of the superior gluteal nerve using electromyography in patients treated with proximal femoral nails due to intertrochanteric fractures. 22nd National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, 2011.
- Results of treatment for intra-articular radial fragment fractures with volar locked plates. Orthopaedics and Traumatology Istanbul Meeting, Istanbul, April 2014.
- Evaluation of thigh muscle atrophy using isometric dynamometer in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. 2nd Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics Joint Symposium, October 2014.
- Evaluation of flexor pollicis longus tendon complications using ultrasonography in distal radius fractures with volar locking. 24th National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, 2014.
- Transtibial technique using autogenous hamstring tendon graft for anterior cruciate ligament injuries and comparative early results after reconstruction with the anatomical single-bundle technique. Orthopaedics and Traumatology Istanbul Meeting, April 2014.
- Comparison of four-way radiography and ultrasonography in the dorsal cortex penetration of screws in distal radial fractures treated with volar plating. 24th National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, 2014.
- Comparative study on healthcare expenditure in patients with intertrochanteric and femoral neck fractures. 25th National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, October 2015.
First prize in sports traumatology
Evaluation of the accuracy of Lachman and anterior drawer tests using the KT-1000 arthrometer. 26th National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, 2016.
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authorization
Our services are within the scope of international health tourism. International health tourism authorization certificate no. AK-0198. Wanna Be Taller is an intermediary organisation; all surgeries are performed by the contracted surgeon at contracted health institutions holding a health tourism authorization certificate. Information on this page is provided for informational purposes and is not a substitute for the advice of a medical professional. Travel services are provided by Hemcar, a licensed Group A travel agency (Ministry of Culture and Tourism certificate no. 12109).