Publications

Peer-reviewed publications since 2015 from studies conducted in the laboratory or with measurements made in the laboratory, arranged by research framework and, within each heading, from newest to oldest. The method used is given under each publication. Full publication list: AVESİS · Google Scholar · ORCID

A1. Morphometry

  1. Three-Dimensional Craniofacial Characteristics in Transfusion-Dependent and Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients. Tekeli D, Öztürk Z, Özsoy U, Yıldırım Y, Küpesiz OA. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2026;48(6). 3D facial scanning with Artec Eva; asymmetry, area, volume, linear and geodesic measurements · Thalassaemia
  2. Validating a Low-Cost Depth Sensor for Facial Anthropometry: Capabilities and Appropriate Use. Özsoy U, Alkan E, Yıldırım Y, Yılmaz B. J Craniofac Surg. 2026. DOI Comparison of depth sensor, structured-light scanner and caliper; 16 facial distances · Method validation
  3. The Efficacy and Safety of CollaSel Pro® Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptide Supplementation without Addons in Improving Skin Health in Adult Females: A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study Using Biophysical and Skin Imaging Techniques. Demir Dora D, Özsoy U, Yıldırım Y, Yılmaz O, Aytaç P, Yılmaz B, et al. J Clin Med. 2024;13(18):5370. DOI Measurement of facial soft-tissue sagging with RMS; elasticity, hydration and roughness
  4. A Comparison of the Effects of Supervised versus Home Schroth Exercise Programs with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Tombak K, Yüksel İ, Özsoy U, Yıldırım Y, Karaşin S. Children. 2024;11(3):354. DOI Back surface asymmetry (RMS) with Artec Eva; scoliometer · Scoliosis
  5. Three-Dimensional (3D) Morphometric Analysis of Plegic and Healthy Feet of Patients with Stroke. Karagülle M, Yıldırım Y, Özsoy U, Süzen B, May H. Eur J Ther. 2023;29(3):606–619. DOI 3D foot scanning; volume, area, linear measurements, RMS · Stroke
  6. Assessment of the reliability of hand-held surface scanner in the evaluation of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Yıldırım Y, Tombak K, Karaşın S, Yüksel I, Nur AH, Özsoy U. Eur Spine J. 2021;30(7):1872–1880. DOI Scanning of the back surface in three positions; RMS asymmetry with mirror image; relationship with Cobb angle · Scoliosis
  7. Nose asymmetry correlates with external nose volume and area: 3D analysis of nasal dimensions in a young Turkish population. Özsoy U, Süzen LB. Anatomy. 2018;12(1):7–12. Facial mask with a 3D scanner; nasal asymmetry, volume, area and indices
  8. Comparison of Different Calculation Methods Used to Analyze Facial Soft Tissue Asymmetry: Global and Partial 3-Dimensional Quantitative Evaluation of Healthy Subjects. Özsoy U. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2016;74(9). DOI 3D assessment of facial soft-tissue asymmetry with three calculation methods
  9. Effect of sitting, standing, and supine body positions on facial soft tissue: detailed 3D analysis. Özsoy U, Şekerci R, Öğüt E. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2015;44(10):1309–1316. DOI 3D facial scanning in three positions; 35 landmarks; RMS, MAD, MSD

Dynamic morphometry (intersection of morphometry and kinematics)

  1. Evaluating facial paralysis: A comparative study of 2D Emotrics and 3D scanning technologies. Özsoy Ö, Özsoy U, Yıldırım Y, Yüksek HE. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025;111:53–57. DOI 3D scanning (surface point comparison) and 2D Emotrics during brow raising, eye closure and smiling · Facial palsy
  2. Comparison of 3D surface and landmark-based analysis methods: The reliability and efficiency in determining asymmetry after facial palsy. Eroğlu S, Özsoy Ö, Yıldırım Y, Özsoy U, Uysal H. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2025. DOI Handheld 3D scanner; rest and four facial expressions; surface- and landmark-based asymmetry · Facial palsy
  3. Quantitative Three-dimensional Scanning of Facial Movements in Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy. Hangül C, Özsoy U, Hizay A, Karauzum SB, Sauer E, Fırat MZ, et al. Neurol Sci Neurophysiol. 2025;42(2):48–55. DOI 3D scanning in five facial movements; movement magnitude and asymmetry · FSHD
  4. Three-dimensional objective evaluation of facial palsy and follow-up of recovery with a handheld scanner. Özsoy U, Uysal H, Hizay A, Şekerci R, Yıldırım Y. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021;74(12):3404–3414. DOI Grading of facial palsy and monitoring of recovery with a handheld optical 3D scanner
  5. Assessment of reproducibility and reliability of facial expressions using 3D handheld scanner. Özsoy U, Şekerci R, Hizay A, Yıldırım Y, Uysal H. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2019;47(6):895–901. DOI Handheld 3D scanner; intra-subject, intra-observer and inter-observer reliability

A2a. Kinematics

  1. Three-dimensional analysis of nasolabial fold displacement during smiling: An evaluation of positional changes, segmental variations, and clinical implications. Özsoy U, Alkan E, Yıldırım Y, Yılmaz B, Özsoy Ö, Yüksek HE. J Oral Maxillofac Surg Med Pathol. 2026. DOI BTS SMART DX100; markers along the nasolabial fold; angular and linear displacement
  2. Reliability assessment of markerless technologies in biomechanical motion analysis: a performance comparison. Balcı İC, Sayın I, Saltürk S, Gürsoy R, Özsoy U, Doğru HÇ, et al. Front Sports Act Living. 2026;7. DOI Comparison of ZED 2i, MediaPipe and YOLOv8 Pose against marker-based OptiTrack · Output of a TÜBİTAK 1001 project
  3. Depth sensor technology in facial movement analysis: A comparative evaluation with marker-based motion analysis. Yılmaz B, Özsoy U, Yıldırım Y, Alkan E. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2025;82:103005. DOI Synchronous recording with Kinect v2 and a marker-based system; 100 participants, six facial movements; asymmetry, ICC, Bland–Altman
  4. Goniometric and 3D Motion Analysis in Shoulder ROM Assessment: A Reliability and Agreement Study Comparing Patients With Restricted Shoulder Range of Motion to Healthy Subjects. Karaşin S, Yıldırım Y, Tombak K, Sezer İ, Köse Ö, Özsoy U. J Chiropr Med. 2025;24(1–4):328–336. DOI Goniometer and marker-based 3D motion analysis; shoulder flexion, abduction and rotations
  5. Identification of Stable Anatomical Landmarks During Facial Expressions. Özsoy Ö, Yılmaz B, Yıldırım Y, Özsoy U. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2023;25(5):420–424. DOI Optoelectronic cameras; passive reflective markers at 18 landmarks; nine facial expressions
  6. Reliability and agreement of Azure Kinect and Kinect v2 depth sensors in the shoulder joint range of motion estimation. Özsoy U, Yıldırım Y, Karaşin S, Şekerci R, Süzen LB. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022;31(10):2049–2056. DOI Comparison of Azure Kinect and Kinect v2 against a marker-based reference system; ICC, Bland–Altman
  7. Effect of Pulsed and Continuous Ultrasound Therapy on the Degree of Collateral Axonal Branching at the Lesion Site, Polyinnervation of Motor End Plates, and Recovery of Motor Function after Facial Nerve Reconstruction. Özsoy U, Öğüt E, Şekerci R, Hizay A, Rink S, Angelov DN. Anat Rec. 2019;302:1314–1324. DOI Experimental model (rat); angular velocity and acceleration of whisker movement

A2b. Kinetics

Studies in this area are ongoing.

A3. Neuromuscular activity

  1. Correlation of 3D Morphometric Changes, Kinematics, and Muscle Activity During Smile. Özsoy Ö, Özsoy U, Yıldırım Y, Alkan E, Yılmaz B, Güllü SE. Laryngoscope. 2024;134(7):3112–3119. DOI 3D facial scanning, motion capture and surface EMG of m. zygomaticus major; displacement, velocity, acceleration · Combines morphometry, kinematics and neuromuscular activity

B. Digital anatomy and model production

  1. Demonstration of cosmetic improvement after cranioplasty using a personalized 3D-printed mold for creating polymethylmethacrylate implants with a simplified process. Çakın H, Yıldırım Y, Özsoy U. World Neurosurg. 2024;182:100–104. DOI 3D printing of a patient-specific unilateral mould; postoperative asymmetry (RMS) with 3D surface scanning
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