Kanto Nagai

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Kanto Nagai is a leading researcher in orthopaedic biomechanics, with a primary focus on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and meniscal pathology. His work centers on understanding how concomitant injuries, particularly meniscal ramp lesions, affect knee kinematics, ACL graft forces, and bony contact mechanics. Nagai’s most cited study (2019, 59 citations) provides critical biomechanical evidence on the importance of repairing ramp lesions during ACL reconstruction to restore native knee stability and protect the graft. He also led a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, 16 citations) demonstrating that while technology-assisted ACL reconstruction improves tunnel placement accuracy, it does not significantly enhance clinical outcomes compared to conventional techniques—a finding that challenges assumptions about surgical technology. Nagai’s research bridges the gap between biomechanical principles and clinical practice, offering actionable insights for surgeons. His work is widely cited in sports medicine and orthopaedic literature, reflecting its impact on surgical decision-making. By combining rigorous cadaveric studies with evidence synthesis, Nagai continues to shape best practices in ACL reconstruction and meniscal repair.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Effect of Meniscal Ramp Lesion Repair on Knee Kinematics, Bony Contact Forces, and In Situ Forces in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

   59 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Technology‐assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction improves tunnel placement but leads to no change in clinical outcomes: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

   16 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Effect of Meniscal Ramp Lesion Repair on Knee Kinematics, ACL In-Situ Forces and Bony Contact Forces – A Biomechanical Study

   3 citations · 2019

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