Joint Research Department of Functional Joint Anatomy

99  articles.  
* There may be some overlapped articles listed due to the difference of format.

  1. Tharnmanularp S, Muro S, Nimura A, Ibara T, Akita K: Significant relationship between musculoaponeurotic attachment of the abdominal and thigh adductor muscles to the pubis: implications for the diagnosis of groin pain. Anatomical science international. 2023.11; 99 (2): 190-201. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Yamamoto A, Fujita K, Yamada E, Ibara T, Nihey F, Inai T, Tsukamoto K, Kobayashi Y, Nakahara K, Okawa A: Foot characteristics of the daily-life gait in postmenopausal females with distal radius fractures: a cross-sectional study. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2023.09; 24 (1): 706. ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Sara Sugiura, Haruhiko Shimura, Koji Fujita, Takahisa Ogawa, Akimoto Nimura: Comparison of ceftriaxone and cefazolin as prophylactic antibiotics for surgical site infection in orthopedic upper extremity surgery: The nationwide shortage of cefazolin in March 2019. J Orthop Sci. 2023.09; 28 (5): 1018-1022. ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Kuroiwa T, Sarcon A, Ibara T, Yamada E, Yamamoto A, Tsukamoto K, Fujita K: The Potential of ChatGPT as a Self-Diagnostic Tool in Common Orthopedic Diseases: Exploratory Study. Journal of medical Internet research. 2023.09; 25 e47621. ( PubMed , DOI )

  5. Ibara T, Fujita K, Watanabe N, Takada R, Miyatake K, Nimura A, Akita K: Stabilization and compensation strategy of the hip angle during gait in hip-osteoarthritis patients from the perspective of whole-body movement synergy. Gait & posture. 2023.08; 106 65-71. ( PubMed , DOI )

  6. Fujishiro H, Nimura A, Azumaya M, Hattori S, Hoshi O, Akita K: Anatomical study of the bone morphology of the anterior talofibular ligament attachment. Anatomy & cell biology. 2023.07; ( PubMed , DOI )

  7. Ibara Takuya, Matsui Ryota, Koyama Takafumi, Yamada Eriku, Yamamoto Akiko, Tsukamoto Kazuya, Kaburagi Hidetoshi, Nimura Akimoto, Yoshii Toshitaka, Okawa Atsushi, Saito Hideo, Sugiura Yuta, Fujita Koji: Screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy with the 10-second grip-and-release test using a smartphone and machine learning: A pilot study DIGITAL HEALTH. 2023.06; 9 20552076231179030. ( PubMed , DOI )

  8. Yamada E, Fujita K, Watanabe T, Koyama T, Ibara T, Yamamoto A, Tsukamoto K, Kaburagi H, Nimura A, Yoshii T, Sugiura Y, Okawa A: A screening method for cervical myelopathy using machine learning to analyze a drawing behavior. Scientific reports. 2023.06; 13 (1): 10015. ( PubMed , DOI )

  9. Hasegawa S, Yoshimura H, Mochizuki T, Arai R, Akita K, Nimura A: High diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in detecting subscapularis tendon tears by focusing on the most superior portion of the subscapularis tendon. Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA. 2023.01; 45 (1): 17-24. ( PubMed , DOI )

  10. Haruhiko Shimura, Tatsunobu Ikeda, Koji Fujita, Hidetoshi Kaburagi, Akimoto Nimura: Radiation educational program significantly reduces intraoperative fluoroscopy time during locking plate fixation for distal radius fractures. J Orthop Sci. 2023.01; 28 (1): 251-254. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Muro S, Nimura A, Ibara T, Chikazawa K, Nakazawa M, Akita K: Anatomical basis for contribution of hip joint motion by the obturator internus to defaecation/urinary functions by the levator ani via the obturator fascia. Journal of anatomy. 2022.12; ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Ariga Akane, Shimura Haruhiko, Fujita Koji, Nimura Akimoto: Anterior radial head dislocation secondary to atypical ulnar fracture with atypical femoral fracture: A case report and literature review(タイトル和訳中) JOS Case Reports. 2022.12; 1 (2): 25-29. ( ichushi )

  3. Mio Norose, Akimoto Nimura, Masahiro Tsutsumi, Koji Fujita, Atsushi Okawa, Keiichi Akita: Anatomical study for elucidating the stabilization mechanism in the trapeziometacarpal joint. Sci Rep. 2022.12; 12 (1): 20790. ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Suthasinee Tharnmanularp, Akimoto Nimura, Masahiro Tsutsumi, Mio Norose, Sachiyuki Tsukada, Keiichi Akita: Medial patellofemoral ligament is a part of the vastus medialis obliquus and vastus intermedius aponeuroses attaching to the medial epicondyle. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022.11; 30 (11): 3742-3750. ( PubMed , DOI )

  5. Tsutsumi M, Kudo S, Nimura A, Akita K: Significance of the anatomical relationship between the flexor digitorum longus and sustentaculum tali for reconsideration of the talocalcaneonavicular joint stability mechanism. Scientific reports. 2022.09; 12 (1): 15218. ( PubMed , DOI )

  6. Haruki Toda, Yuki Hashimoto, Takuya Ibara, Mitsunori Tada: Effect of vibrotactile stimulation of the hallux nail on segmental coordination: A secondary analysis using uncontrolled manifold analysis. J Biomech. 2022.08; 141 111234. ( PubMed , DOI )

  7. Atsuhiro Fukai, Akimoto Nimura, Masahiro Tsutsumi, Hitomi Fujishiro, Koji Fujita, Junya Imatani, Keiichi Akita: Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow Joint: Reconsideration of Anatomy in Terms of Connection with Surrounding Fibrous Structures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022.08; 104 (15): 1370-1379. ( PubMed , DOI )

  8. Takafumi Koyama, Koji Fujita, Hirotaka Iijima, Mio Norose, Takuya Ibara, Toru Sasaki, Toshitaka Yoshii, Akimoto Nimura, Masaki Takahashi, Atsushi Okawa: Analysis of Spastic Gait in Patients With Cervical Myelopathy Using the Timed Up and Go Test With a Laser Range Sensor. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022.06; 47 (12): 892-898. ( PubMed , DOI )

  9. Ochi Junko, Nozaki Taiki, Nimura Akimoto, Yamaguchi Takehiko, Kitamura Nobuto: 膝関節の軟骨下脆弱性骨折　最新の概念と放射線学的鑑別診断に関するレビュー(Subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee: review of current concepts and radiological differential diagnoses) Japanese Journal of Radiology. 2022.05; 40 (5): 443-457. ( ichushi )

  10. Masahiro Tsutsumi, Isao Yamaguchi, Akimoto Nimura, Hajime Utsunomiya, Keiichi Akita, Shintarou Kudo: In vivo magnetic resonance imaging study of the hip joint capsule in the flexion abduction external rotation position. Sci Rep. 2022.04; 12 (1): 6656. ( PubMed , DOI )

  11. Tsutsumi Masahiro, Nimura Akimoto, Akita Keiichi: 股関節部における筋骨格系の臨床解剖(Clinical anatomy of the musculoskeletal system in the hip region) Anatomical Science International. 2022.03; 97 (2): 157-164. ( ichushi )

  12. Yugo Miura, Haruhiko Shimura, Koji Fujita, Akimoto Nimura: Understanding the susceptibility to lateral condyle fracture by analyzing unaffected Baumann's angle in children with distal humeral fracture. J Orthop Sci. 2022.01; 27 (1): 211-214. ( PubMed , DOI )

  13. Miura Yugo, Shimura Haruhiko, Fujita Koji, Nimura Akimoto: 上腕骨遠位端骨折をきたした小児患者における健側Baumann角の解析による外顆骨折感受性(Understanding the susceptibility to lateral condyle fracture by analyzing unaffected Baumann's angle in children with distal humeral fracture) Journal of Orthopaedic Science. 2022.01; 27 (1): 211-214. ( ichushi )

  1. Masahiro Tsutsumi, Akimoto Nimura, Hajime Utsunomiya, Keiichi Akita: Dynamic changes of the joint capsule in relation to the zona orbicularis: An anatomical study with possible implications for hip stability mechanism. Clin Anat. 2021.11; 34 (8): 1157-1164. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Ochi J, Nozaki T, Nimura A, Yamaguchi T, Kitamura N: Subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee: review of current concepts and radiological differential diagnoses. Jpn J Radiol. 2021.11; ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Kohtaro Eguchi, Kenya Kobayashi, Tomonari Takano, Akiko Ito, Azusa Sakai, Atsuo Ikeda, Yoshifumi Matsumoto, Go Omura, Fumihiko Matsumoto, Seiichi Yoshimoto: Carotid artery ligation via sternotomy as a palliative surgery: Case report of advanced intramediastinal malignant soft tissue tumor. Clin Case Rep. 2021.08; 9 (8): ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Eiichiro Kagawa, Akimoto Nimura, Hisayo Nasu, Ryuichi Kato, Keiichi Akita: Fibrous Connection Between Cervical Nerve and Zygapophysial Joint and Implication of the Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy: An Anatomic Cadaveric Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021.07; 46 (13): E704-E709. ( PubMed , DOI )

  5. Natsumi Saka, Akimoto Nimura, Masahiro Tsutsumi, Taiki Nozaki, Yoshinobu Watanabe, Keiichi Akita: Anatomic study of fibrous structures attached to the volar ulnar corner of the radius: implications in the volar rim fracture. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2021.07; 46 (6): 637-646. ( PubMed , DOI )

  6. Ibara T, Takahashi M, Shinkoda K, Kawashima M, Anan M: Hip Sway in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis During One-Leg Standing With a Focus on Time Series Data. Motor control. 2021.06; 25 (3): 502-518. ( PubMed , DOI )

  7. Atsuhiro Tano, Akimoto Nimura, Masahiro Tsutsumi, Reiko Yamaguchi, Atsushi Okawa, Keiichi Akita: Anatomical Study of the Interosseous Ligament of the Tibiofibular Syndesmosis: An Analysis of Osseous Morphology and Attaching Interposing Structures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021.05; 103 (10): 905-912. ( PubMed , DOI )

  8. Keiko Fukino, Masahiro Tsutsumi, Akimoto Nimura, Koh Miwa, Takashi Ono, Keiichi Akita: Anatomy of inferior end of palatopharyngeus: its contribution to upper esophageal sphincter opening. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2021.03; 278 (3): 749-754. ( PubMed , DOI )

  9. Yusuke Ueda, Akimoto Nimura, Keisuke Matsuki, Kumiko Yamaguchi, Hiroyuki Sugaya, Keiichi Akita: Morphology of the Undersurface of the Anterolateral Acromion and Its Relationship to Surrounding Structures. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021.01; 9 (1): 2325967120977485. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Saya Horiuchi, Akimoto Nimura, Masahiro Tsutsumi, Shiro Suzuki, Koji Fujita, Taiki Nozaki, Keiichi Akita: Anatomical relationship between the morphology of the styloid process of the ulna and the attachment of the radioulnar ligaments. J Anat. 2020.12; 237 (6): 1032-1039. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Nasu Hisayo, Nimura Akimoto, Yamaguchi Kumiko, Akita Keiichi: 前外側靱帯の形態学　膝関節の前外側面に広がる線維組織複合体(Morphology of the anterolateral ligament: a complex of fibrous tissues spread to the anterolateral aspect of the knee joint) Anatomical Science International. 2020.09; 95 (4): 470-477. ( ichushi )

  3. Nasu H, Nimura A, Yamaguchi K, Akita K: Morphology of the anterolateral ligament: a complex of fibrous tissues spread to the anterolateral aspect of the knee joint. Anatomical science international. 2020.09; 95 (4): 470-477. ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Fujita Koji, Iijima Hirotaka, Eguchi Ryo, Kuroiwa Tomoyuki, Sasaki Toru, Yokoyama Yukihiro, Koyama Takafumi, Nimura Akimoto, Kato Ryuichi, Okawa Atsushi, Takahashi Masaki: Gait analysis of patients with distal radius fracture by using a novel laser Timed Up-and-Go system GAIT & POSTURE. 2020.07; 80 223-227. ( PubMed , DOI )

  5. Kuroiwa T, Nimura A, Takahashi Y, Sasaki T, Koyama T, Okawa A, Fujita K: Device Development for Detecting Thumb Opposition Impairment Using Carbon Nanotube-Based Strain Sensors. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland). 2020.07; 20 (14): ( PubMed , DOI )

  6. Sasaki T, Makino K, Nimura A, Suzuki S, Kuroiwa T, Koyama T, Okawa A, Terada H, Fujita K: Assessment of grip-motion characteristics in carpal tunnel syndrome patients using a novel finger grip dynamometer system. Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research. 2020.07; 15 (1): 245. ( PubMed , DOI )

  7. Hosono S, Fujita K, Nimura A, Akita K: Release of cervical muscular tension improved severe pruritus in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: A case series. JAAD case reports. 2020.06; 6 (6): 510-513. ( PubMed , DOI )

  8. Kawabata A, Nimura A, Fujita K, Ishii S, Okawa A: Locking of the Distal Radioulnar Joint Caused by Dorsal Tear of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex A Case Report JBJS Case Connector. 2020.04; 10 (2): e0143. ( DOI )

  9. Hoshika S, Nimura A, Takahashi N, Sugaya H, Akita K: Valgus stability is enhanced by flexor digitorum superficialis muscle contraction of the index and middle fingers. J Orthop Surg Res. 2020.03; 15 (1): 121. ( PubMed , DOI )

  10. Hattori S, Nimura A, Koyama M, Tsutsumi M, Amaha K, Ohuchi H, Akita K: Dorsiflexion is more feasible than plantar flexion in ultrasound evaluation of the calcaneofibular ligament: a combination study of ultrasound and cadaver Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 2020.01; 28 (1): 262-269. ( DOI )

  11. Ibara T, Anan M, Karashima R, Hada K, Shinkoda K, Kawashima M, Takahashi M: Coordination Pattern of the Thigh, Pelvic, and Lumbar Movements during the Gait of Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis. Journal of healthcare engineering. 2020; 2020 9545825. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Toru Sasaki, Shigenori Kawabata, Yuko Hoshino, Kensuke Sekihara, Yoshiaki Adachi, Miho Akaza, Isamu Ozaki, Koji Fujita, Akimoto Nimura, Toshitaka Yoshii, Yuki Miyano, Yuki Mitani, Taishi Watanabe, Shinji Sato, Sukchan Kim, Atsushi Okawa: Visualization of electrophysiological activity at the carpal tunnel area using magnetoneurography. Clin Neurophysiol. 2019.12; ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Fujita Koji, Watanabe Takuro, Kuroiwa Tomoyuki, Sasaki Toni, Nimura Akimoto, Sugiura Yuta: A Tablet-Based App for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Screening: Diagnostic Case-Control Study JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH. 2019.09; 7 (9): e14172. ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Tomoyuki Kuroiwa, Akimoto Nimura, Shiro Suzuki, Toru Sasaki, Atsushi Okawa, Koji Fujita: Measurement of thumb pronation and palmar abduction angles with a small motion sensor: a comparison with Kapandji scores. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2019.09; 44 (7): 728-733. ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Tomoyuki Kuroiwa, Megumi Matsumoto, Ryuji Kato, Akimoto Nimura, Toshitaka Yoshii, Atsushi Okawa, Koji Fujita: Activation of cancer-related and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways in human mature osteoblasts isolated from patients with type 2 diabetes. Bone Rep. 2019.06; 10 100199. ( PubMed , DOI )

  5. 辛嶋 良介, 井原 拓哉, 羽田 清貴, 橋本 祐司, 渡邊 裕介, 川嶌 眞人: 超音波診断装置による膝蓋下脂肪体の動態を定量する指標の検討(Fat pad angle as an indicator of the dynamics of the infrapatellar fat pad in ultrasonography) 日本臨床整形外科学会雑誌. 2019.05; 44 (1): 15-18. ( ichushi )

  6. Shota Hoshika, Akimoto Nimura, Reiko Yamaguchi, Hisayo Nasu, Kumiko Yamaguchi, Hiroyuki Sugaya, Keiichi Akita: Medial elbow anatomy: A paradigm shift for UCL injury prevention and management. Clin Anat. 2019.04; 32 (3): 379-389. ( PubMed , DOI )

  7. Koji Fujita, Kenji Kimori, Akimoto Nimura, Atsushi Okawa, Yoshikazu Ikuta: MRI analysis of carpal tunnel syndrome in hemodialysis patients versus non-hemodialysis patients: a multicenter case-control study. J Orthop Surg Res. 2019.03; 14 (1): 91. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Yamaguchi R, Nimura A, Amaha K, Yamaguchi K, Segawa Y, Okawa A, Akita K: Anatomy of the Tarsal Canal and Sinus in Relation to the Subtalar Joint Capsule. Foot & ankle international. 2018.11; 39 (11): 1360-1369. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Tomoyuki Kuroiwa, Koji Fujita, Akimoto Nimura, Takashi Miyamoto, Toru Sasaki, Atsushi Okawa: A new method of measuring the thumb pronation and palmar abduction angles during opposition movement using a three-axis gyroscope. J Orthop Surg Res. 2018.11; 13 (1): 288. ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Tetsuya Sato, Akimoto Nimura, Reiko Yamaguchi, Koji Fujita, Atsushi Okawa, Keiichi Akita: Intramuscular Tendon of the Adductor Pollicis and Underlying Capsule of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint: An Anatomical Study With Possible Implications for the Stener Lesion. J Hand Surg Am. 2018.07; 43 (7): 682.e1-682.e8. ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Momma D, Nimura A, Muro S, Fujishiro H, Miyamoto T, Funakoshi T, Mochizuki T, Iwasaki N, Akita K: Anatomic analysis of the whole articular capsule of the shoulder joint, with reference to the capsular attachment and thickness. Journal of experimental orthopaedics. 2018.06; 5 (1): 16. ( PubMed , DOI )

  5. Haruhiko Shimura, Akimoto Nimura, Koji Fujita, Takashi Miyamoto: Mid-Term Functional Outcome after Volar Locking Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures in Elderly Patients. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2018.06; 23 (2): 238-242. ( PubMed , DOI )

  6. Yugo Miura, Koji Fujita, Akimoto Nimura, Takashi Miyamoto, Yoshiaki Wakabayashi, Atsushi Okawa: Successful Reconstruction of a Traumatic Complete Femoral Nerve Rupture with a Sural Nerve Cable Graft: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2018.04; 8 (2): e24. ( PubMed , DOI )

  7. Tanaka M, Nimura A, Takahashi N, Mochizuki T, Kato R, Sugaya H, Akita K: Location and thickness of delaminated rotator cuff tears: cross-sectional analysis with surgery record review. JSES open access. 2018.03; 2 (1): 84-90. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Anan Masaya, Hattori Hiroka, Tanimoto Kenji, Wakimoto Yoshio, Ibara Takuya, Kito Nobuhiro, Shinkoda Koichi: 高齢者における立ち上がり動作中の関節運動の協調性　非制御多様体解析(The coordination of joint movements during sit-to-stand motion in old adults: the uncontrolled manifold analysis) Physical Therapy Research. 2017.12; 20 (2): 44-50. ( ichushi )

  2. Hisayo Nasu, Akimoto Nimura, Sara Sugiura, Hitomi Fujishiro, Hideyuki Koga, Keiichi Akita: An anatomic study on the attachment of the joint capsule to the tibia in the lateral side of the knee. Surg Radiol Anat. 2017.11; ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Junichiro Hamada, Akimoto Nimura, Kunio Yoshizaki, Keiichi Akita: Anatomic study and electromyographic analysis of the teres minor muscle. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017.05; 26 (5): 870-877. ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Fujishiro H, Tsukada S, Nakamura T, Nimura A, Mochizuki T, Akita K: Attachment area of fibres from the horns of lateral meniscus: anatomic study with special reference to the positional relationship of anterior cruciate ligament. Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA. 2017.02; 25 (2): 368-373. ( PubMed , DOI )

  5. Anan M PhD, PT, Hattori H MS, PT, Tanimoto K MS, PT, Wakimoto Y MS, PT, Ibara T MS, PT, Kito N PhD, PT, Shinkoda K PhD, PT: The coordination of joint movements during sit-to-stand motion in old adults: the uncontrolled manifold analysis. Physical therapy research. 2017; 20 (2): 44-50. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Tomoyuki Mochizuki, Akimoto Nimura, Takashi Miyamoto, Hideyuki Koga, Keiichi Akita, Takeshi Muneta: Repair of Rotator Cuff Tear With Delamination: Independent Repairs of the Infraspinatus and Articular Capsule. Arthrosc Tech. 2016.10; 5 (5): e1129-e1134. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Masataka Nakazawa, Akimoto Nimura, Tomoyuki Mochizuki, Masahiro Koizumi, Tatsuo Sato, Keiichi Akita: The Orientation and Variation of the Acromioclavicular Ligament: An Anatomic Study. Am J Sports Med. 2016.10; 44 (10): 2690-2695. ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Haruhiko Shimura, Akimoto Nimura, Hisayo Nasu, Hitomi Fujishiro, Junya Imatani, Atsushi Okawa, Keiichi Akita: Joint capsule attachment to the coronoid process of the ulna: an anatomic study with implications regarding the type 1 fractures of the coronoid process of the O'Driscoll classification. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016.09; 25 (9): 1517-1522. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Atsushi Tasaki, Akimoto Nimura, Tomoyuki Mochizuki, Kumiko Yamaguchi, Ryuichi Kato, Hiroyuki Sugaya, Keiichi Akita: Anatomic observation of the running space of the suprascapular nerve at the suprascapular notch in the same direction as the nerve. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015.09; 23 (9): 2667-2673. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Hisayo Nasu, Akimoto Nimura, Kumiko Yamaguchi, Keiichi Akita: Distribution of the axillary nerve to the subacromial bursa and the area around the long head of the biceps tendon. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2015.09; 23 (9): 2651-2657.

  3. Atsushi Tasaki, Akimoto Nimura, Taiki Nozaki, Akira Yamakawa, Mamoru Niitsu, Wataru Morita, Yoshimitsu Hoshikawa, Keiichi Akita: Quantitative and qualitative analyses of subacromial impingement by kinematic open MRI. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015.05; 23 (5): 1489-1497. ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Yoshihiro Hagiwara, Kenji Kanazawa, Akira Ando, Akimoto Nimura, Takashi Watanabe, Kazuhiro Majima, Keiichi Akita, Eiji Itoi: Blood flow changes of the anterior humeral circumflex artery decrease with the scapula in internal rotation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015.05; 23 (5): 1467-1472. ( PubMed , DOI )

  5. Taiki Nozaki, Akimoto Nimura, Hitomi Fujishiro, Tomoyuki Mochizuki, Kumiko Yamaguchi, Ryuichi Kato, Hiroyuki Sugaya, Keiichi Akita: The anatomic relationship between the morphology of the greater tubercle of the humerus and the insertion of the infraspinatus tendon. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2015.04; 24 (4): 555-560. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Tatsuya Tamaki, Akimoto Nimura, Kazuhiro Oinuma, Hideaki Shiratsuchi, Satoshi Iida, Keiichi Akita: An anatomic study of the impressions on the greater trochanter：bony geometry indicates the alignment of the short external rotator muscles. J Arthroplasty. 2014.12; 29 (12): 2473-2477. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Ryuzo Arai, Akimoto Nimura, Kumiko Yamaguchi, Hideya Yoshimura, Hiroyuki Sugaya, Takahiko Saji, Shuichi Matsuda, Keiichi Akita: The anatomy of the coracohumeral ligament and its relation to the subscapularis muscle. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014.10; 23 (10): 1575-1581. ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Satoru Muro, Kumiko Yamaguchi, Yasuo Nakajima, Kentaro Watanabe, Masayo Harada, Akimoto Nimura, Keiichi Akita: Dynamic intersection of the longitudinal muscle and external anal sphincter in the layered structure of the anal canal posterior wall. Surg Radiol Anat. 2014.08; 36 (6): 551-559. ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Sachiyuki Tsukada, Hitomi Fujishiro, Kentaro Watanabe, Akimoto Nimura, Tomoyuki Mochizuki, Mahakkanukrauh Pasuk, Kazunori Yasuda, Keiichi Akita: Anatomic variations of the lateral intercondylar ridge：relationship to the anterior margin of the anterior cruciate ligament. Am J Sports Med. 2014.05; 42 (5): 1110-1117. ( PubMed , DOI )

  5. Haruhiko Shimura, Yoshiaki Wakabayashi, Akimoto Nimura: A novel closed reduction with extension block and flexion block using Kirschner wires and microscrew fixation for mallet fractures. J Orthop Sci. 2014.03; 19 (2): 308-312. ( PubMed , DOI )

  6. Akimoto Nimura, Hitomi Fujishiro, Yoshiaki Wakabayashi, Junya Imatani, Hiroyuki Sugaya, Keiichi Akita: Joint capsule attachment to the extensor carpi radialis brevis origin：an anatomical study with possible implications regarding the etiology of lateral epicondylitis. J Hand Surg Am. 2014.02; 39 (2): 219-225. ( PubMed , DOI )

  7. Tomoyuki Mochizuki, Hitomi Fujishiro, Akimoto Nimura, Pasuk Mahakkanukrauh, Kazunori Yasuda, Takeshi Muneta, Keiichi Akita: Anatomic and histologic analysis of the mid-substance and fan-like extension fibres of the anterior cruciate ligament during knee motion, with special reference to the femoral attachment. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014.02; 22 (2): 336-344. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Hatsushika Daisuke, Nimura Akimoto, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Yamaguchi Kumiko, Muneta Takeshi, Akita Keiichi: Attachments of separate small bundles of human posterior cruciate ligament: an anatomic study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013.05; 21 (5): 998-1004. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Nimura Akimoto, Tateishi Tomohiko, Yamaguchi Kumiko, Muneta Takeshi, Akita Keiichi: Anatomic study of the attachment of the medial patellofemoral ligament and its characteristic relationships to the vastus intermedius. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013.02; 21 (2): 305-310. ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Nimura Akimoto, Akita Keiichi: Reply to: "The superior capsule of the shoulder joint complements the insertion of the rotator cuff". J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013.02; 22 (2): e20-e21. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Sato Kengo, Nimura Akimoto, Yamaguchi Kumiko, Akita Keiichi: Anatomical study of the proximal origin of hamstring muscles. J Orthop Sci. 2012.09; 17 (5): 614-618. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Nimura Akimoto, Kato Atsuo, Yamaguchi Kumiko, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Okawa Atsushi, Sugaya Hiroyuki, Akita Keiichi: The superior capsule of the shoulder joint complements the insertion of the rotator cuff. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2012.07; 21 (7): 867-872. ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Kato Atsuo, Nimura Akimoto, Yamaguchi Kumiko, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Sugaya Hiroyuki, Akita Keiichi: An anatomical study of the transverse part of the infraspinatus muscle that is closely related with the supraspinatus muscle. Surg Radiol Anat. 2012.04; 34 (3): 257-265. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Nakazawa Masataka, Koizumi Masahiro, Nimura Akimoto, Sato Tatsuo, Akita Keiichi: Functional aspects of the coracoclavicular space. Surg Radiol Anat. 2011.12; 33 (10): 913-918. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Nimura Akimoto, Nakagawa Teruhiko, Wakabayashi Yoshiaki, Sekiya Ichiro, Okawa Atsushi, Muneta Takeshi: Repair of olecranon fractures using fiberWire without metallic implants: report of two cases. J Orthop Surg Res. 2010; 5 73. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Nimura Akimoto, Muneta Takeshi, Otabe Koji, Koga Hideyuki, Ju Young-Jin, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Suzuki Koji, Sekiya Ichiro: Analysis of human synovial and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in relation to heat-inactivation of autologous and fetal bovine serums. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010; 11 208. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Segawa Yuko, Muneta Takeshi, Makino Hatsune, Nimura Akimoto, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Ju Young-Jin, Ezura Yoichi, Umezawa Akihiro, Sekiya Ichiro: Mesenchymal stem cells derived from synovium, meniscus, anterior cruciate ligament, and articular chondrocytes share similar gene expression profiles. J Orthop Res. 2009.04; 27 (4): 435-441. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Arai Ryuzo, Sugaya Hiroyuki, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Nimura Akimoto, Moriishi Joji, Akita Keiichi: Subscapularis tendon tear: an anatomic and clinical investigation. Arthroscopy. 2008.09; 24 (9): 997-1004. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Koga Hideyuki, Muneta Takeshi, Nagase Tsuyoshi, Nimura Akimoto, Ju Young-Jin, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Sekiya Ichiro: Comparison of mesenchymal tissues-derived stem cells for in vivo chondrogenesis: suitable conditions for cell therapy of cartilage defects in rabbit. Cell Tissue Res. 2008.08; 333 (2): 207-215. ( PubMed , DOI )

  3. Nagase Tsuyoshi, Muneta Takeshi, Ju Young-Jin, Hara Kenji, Morito Toshiyuki, Koga Hideyuki, Nimura Akimoto, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Sekiya Ichiro: Analysis of the chondrogenic potential of human synovial stem cells according to harvest site and culture parameters in knees with medial compartment osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2008.05; 58 (5): 1389-1398. ( PubMed , DOI )

  4. Mizuno Keisuke, Muneta Takeshi, Morito Toshiyuki, Ichinose Shizuko, Koga Hideyuki, Nimura Akimoto, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Sekiya Ichiro: Exogenous synovial stem cells adhere to defect of meniscus and differentiate into cartilage cells. J Med Dent Sci. 2008.03; 55 (1): 101-111. ( PubMed )

  5. Nimura Akimoto, Muneta Takeshi, Koga Hideyuki, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Suzuki Koji, Makino Hatsune, Umezawa Akihiro, Sekiya Ichiro: Increased proliferation of human synovial mesenchymal stem cells with autologous human serum: comparisons with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and with fetal bovine serum. Arthritis Rheum. 2008.02; 58 (2): 501-510. ( PubMed , DOI )

  6. Koga Hideyuki, Shimaya Masayuki, Muneta Takeshi, Nimura Akimoto, Morito Toshiyuki, Hayashi Masaya, Suzuki Shiro, Ju Young-Jin, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Sekiya Ichiro: Local adherent technique for transplanting mesenchymal stem cells as a potential treatment of cartilage defect. Arthritis Res Ther. 2008; 10 (4): R84. ( PubMed , DOI )

  7. Tang Tao, Muneta Takeshi, Ju Young-Jin, Nimura Akimoto, Miyazaki Kyosuke, Masuda Hiroyuki, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Sekiya Ichiro: Serum keratan sulfate transiently increases in the early stage of osteoarthritis during strenuous running of rats: protective effect of intraarticular hyaluronan injection. Arthritis Res Ther. 2008; 10 (1): R13. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Yokoyama Akiko, Muneta Takeshi, Nimura Akimoto, Koga Hideyuki, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Hata Yuiro, Sekiya Ichiro: FGF2 and dexamethasone increase the production of hyaluronan in two-dimensional culture of elastic cartilage-derived cells: in vitro analyses and in vivo cartilage formation. Cell Tissue Res. 2007.09; 329 (3): 469-478. ( PubMed , DOI )

  2. Muneta T, Koga H, Mochizuki T, Ju YJ, Hara K, Nimura A, Yagishita K, Sekiya I: A prospective randomized study of 4-strand semitendinosus tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction comparing single-bundle and double-bundle techniques. Arthroscopy. 2007.06; 23 (6): 618-628. ( PubMed , DOI )

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  4. Koga Hideyuki, Muneta Takeshi, Ju Young-Jin, Nagase Tsuyoshi, Nimura Akimoto, Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Ichinose Shizuko, von der Mark Klaus, Sekiya Ichiro: Synovial stem cells are regionally specified according to local microenvironments after implantation for cartilage regeneration. Stem Cells. 2007.03; 25 (3): 689-696. ( PubMed , DOI )

  1. Mochizuki Tomoyuki, Muneta Takeshi, Sakaguchi Yusuke, Nimura Akimoto, Yokoyama Akiko, Koga Hideyuki, Sekiya Ichiro: Higher chondrogenic potential of fibrous synovium- and adipose synovium-derived cells compared with subcutaneous fat-derived cells: distinguishing properties of mesenchymal stem cells in humans. Arthritis Rheum. 2006.03; 54 (3): 843-853. ( PubMed , DOI )

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