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About
N. Nakamura is a distinguished orthopedic researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (THA), with a particular focus on femoral component implantation and surgical precision. Over nearly two decades of sustained inquiry, Nakamura has systematically compared robotic milling techniques — most notably using the ROBODOC system — against conventional hand-rasping methods, generating a body of evidence that has collectively amassed over 400 citations. His landmark 2009 prospective comparison (147 citations) and earlier 2006 study (107 citations) established critical benchmarks for evaluating robotic versus manual stem implantation in cementless THA, examining both clinical outcomes and complication profiles. Nakamura further demonstrated that robotic milling's superior fit-and-fill characteristics positively influence periprosthetic bone remodeling, adding a biological dimension to the technical debate. His 2018 randomized trial provided rare long-term survivorship data spanning a decade, lending exceptional rigor to the field. More recently, his 2024 investigation of femoral anteversion accuracy with the Mako THA system signals continued engagement with evolving robotic platforms. Nakamura's career represents a uniquely longitudinal perspective on surgical robotics, making his work essential reading for anyone exploring innovation in hip reconstruction.
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- 3Effect of robotic milling on periprosthetic bone remodeling54 citations · 2007
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- 7Accuracy of femoral component anteversion in robotic total hip arthroplasty15 citations · 2024
- 8Robotic Primary and Revision THA for the Femoral Side2 citations · 2018