The surgical management of deformity in spina bifida patients

Ahmet Alanay is an internationally recognised surgeon, advancing the spinal care specialty and contributing to surgeons’ training around the world. He is a pioneer of many state-of-the-art techniques and new approaches in spinal surgery—especially spinal deformities in Turkey. Alanay serves as a board member and chair of the education council of the US-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. Paediatric and adult spinal disorders are his subspecialty.