Y. Sasaki

Asahikawa Medical University, University of Pittsburgh

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Total Citations

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About

Dr. Y. Sasaki is a leading biomechanics researcher whose work centers on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), with a particular focus on improving surgical reconstruction outcomes. Their key research areas include quantitative in situ analysis of ACL anatomy, the biomechanical effects of graft fixation parameters, and the relationship between graft size and knee function. Dr. Sasaki’s most impactful contribution is their seminal 2015 study on quantitative in situ analysis of the ACL, which has garnered 116 citations and fundamentally advanced understanding of how the ligament’s cross-sectional area varies under different loading conditions—critical knowledge for achieving anatomic reconstruction. They have also made significant strides in optimizing double-bundle ACL reconstruction, demonstrating how fixation angle and graft tension affect knee biomechanics (17 citations). More recently, their 2021 work on the percentage of femoral ACL insertion site reconstructed with hamstring tendon (12 citations) has provided crucial insights into how closely matching the native footprint area influences knee kinematics and graft forces. Through these studies, Dr. Sasaki has established themselves as a key contributor to evidence-based ACL reconstruction, helping surgeons make more informed decisions about graft selection and fixation to improve patient outcomes.