Kousuke Shiwaku
Papers
5
Total Citations
42
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About
Dr. Kousuke Shiwaku is a rising biomechanics researcher whose work focuses on knee stability, meniscal function, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. His research employs advanced robotic simulators and cadaveric models to investigate how the menisci and cruciate ligaments contribute to joint stability under load. In his most cited work (17 citations), Dr. Shiwaku examined the role of the medial meniscus in anterior knee stability, clarifying force distribution among key knee structures. He has also studied the biomechanical impact of anterior horn tears of the lateral meniscus (8 citations) and compared over-the-top ACL reconstruction techniques in pediatric patients (7 citations), proposing a modified procedure to reduce anterior laxity at deep flexion angles. His recent work includes evaluating bi-cruciate retaining total knee arthroplasty designs and comparing inside-out versus all-inside meniscal repair techniques for controlling peripheral gap and extrusion in radial tears. Dr. Shiwaku’s contributions are directly relevant to orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists seeking evidence-based improvements in surgical outcomes. With a growing citation record and a focus on clinically translatable biomechanics, he is establishing himself as a key voice in knee ligament and meniscal research.
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Top Papers
- 1The Role of the Medial Meniscus in Anterior Knee Stability17 citations · 2022
- 2Effect of Anterior Horn Tears of the Lateral Meniscus on Knee Stability8 citations · 2022
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