Sho Tanaka

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Sho Tanaka is an emerging leader in orthopedic surgery, with a focused expertise in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and joint alignment biomechanics. His most cited work, “Caliper-Based Restricted Kinematic Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty” (2024), introduces a pragmatic, cost-effective alternative to computer-assisted surgery (CAS). Tanaka demonstrates that restricted kinematic alignment (rKA-TKA) can be reliably performed using only a simple caliper, challenging the prevailing reliance on expensive navigation, robotics, or patient-specific instrumentation. This contribution addresses a critical barrier in orthopedic practice: making precision alignment accessible in resource-limited settings without sacrificing implant longevity. While his citation count is still building (3 citations for his flagship paper), the work’s immediate relevance to surgical technique and implant survival has positioned him as a rising voice in the field. Tanaka’s research bridges the gap between high-tech CAS and manual surgical skill, offering a reproducible method that could reshape standard TKA protocols. His ongoing investigations into alignment thresholds and long-term outcomes promise to further influence how surgeons balance mechanical and kinematic principles in joint reconstruction.