Tomoki Ohori
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About
Tomoki Ohori is a leading biomechanics researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of meniscus function and knee joint stability. His research focuses on the intricate biomechanics of meniscal tears, the crucial role of the meniscofemoral ligament, and the complex interactions between knee ligaments during injury. Ohori’s major contributions include pioneering robotic studies that quantify the *in situ* forces within the meniscus under load, revealing how specific tear patterns—such as radial tears of the lateral meniscus and longitudinal tears of the medial meniscus—compromise joint mechanics. His highly cited 2016 study (56 citations) demonstrated the profound effect of radial meniscal tears on tibiofemoral relationships, while his 2019 work (17 citations) elucidated the complementary stabilizing function of the meniscofemoral ligament and the lateral meniscus posterior root. Ohori has also investigated varus-valgus instability in ACL-deficient knees, providing critical insights for managing combined ligament injuries. His work, primarily using sophisticated porcine knee models, has established foundational knowledge for improving surgical repair strategies and preventing post-traumatic osteoarthritis, making him a key figure in orthopaedic biomechanics.
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