Hideki Yoshikawa
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Total Citations
542
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About
Hideki Yoshikawa is an orthopedic biomechanics researcher whose work spans knee ligament reconstruction, meniscal function, and robotic-assisted hip arthroplasty. His most influential contribution, a 2001 study comparing single- versus two-femoral socket techniques for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, has garnered 239 citations and helped shape surgical approaches to ACL repair by clarifying the biomechanical trade-offs between bundle reconstruction strategies. Yoshikawa has also made significant strides in advancing robotic surgical technology, with a series of studies on the ROBODOC system demonstrating that computer-assisted milling improves stem fit in cementless total hip arthroplasty, reduces bone remodeling disruption, and enhances clinical accuracy—work collectively cited over 200 times. More recently, his laboratory research using porcine knee models has deepened understanding of meniscal biomechanics, revealing how radial and longitudinal tears, meniscofemoral ligament integrity, and partial meniscectomy alter load distribution within the knee joint. This body of work bridges fundamental biomechanical science with direct clinical application, offering surgeons evidence-based guidance on preserving knee stability and joint health across a range of common orthopedic conditions.
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- 4Effect of robotic milling on periprosthetic bone remodeling54 citations · 2007
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