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About
Dr. Naoki Nakano is a leading orthopaedic surgeon and researcher whose work is revolutionizing joint replacement surgery through the integration of robotics and computer-assisted technologies. His primary research focuses on total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), with a specific emphasis on improving implant precision and patient outcomes. Dr. Nakano’s landmark study on robotic-arm assisted THA in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (34 citations) demonstrated that robotic assistance can achieve significantly more accurate cup positioning in these complex cases. He further advanced the field by identifying that surgical approach and pelvic tilt are critical predictive factors for cup placement accuracy in robot-assisted THA (28 citations), providing surgeons with actionable insights to refine their techniques. Beyond the hip, Dr. Nakano has explored the use of handheld robotics in bi-cruciate stabilized TKA (16 citations), showing superior prosthetic orientation and soft tissue balance compared to conventional methods. His comprehensive review on computer-assisted hip arthroscopy (23 citations) has also helped define current best practices for treating femoroacetabular impingement. Through his meticulous, data-driven approach, Dr. Nakano is setting new standards for precision in orthopaedic surgery, directly translating technological innovation into improved surgical outcomes and patient recovery.
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- 3Review: Current concepts in computer-assisted hip arthroscopy23 citations · 2018
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