Kent T. Yamaguchi
University of California, Los Angeles, University of Washington
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About
Dr. Kent T. Yamaguchi is a leading orthopedic biomechanics researcher whose work bridges the gap between surgical technique and mechanical function. His primary research areas include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury mechanics, knee kinematics, and osteochondral allograft transplantation. Dr. Yamaguchi’s most impactful contribution is his 2017 study on anterior closing wedge tibial osteotomy, which demonstrated how altering posterior tibial slope affects ACL force and knee kinematics—a finding that has garnered 101 citations and reshaped surgical planning for graft failure prevention. He also developed a novel robotic testing methodology to predict ACL forces from tibiofemoral compression, advancing understanding of non-contact injury mechanisms. In the realm of cartilage repair, his work on proud osteochondral plugs revealed how even slight graft prominence can dangerously elevate contact forces, informing surgical technique. Beyond the knee, Dr. Yamaguchi has contributed to hand surgery biomechanics, identifying optimal intramedullary screw dimensions for metacarpal fracture fixation. His research is distinguished by its direct clinical applicability, using robotic and cadaveric models to answer questions that improve patient outcomes.
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