Dr. Toru Nishiwaki | Orthopedics | Best Researcher Award
Director of joint reconstruction center at Japanese Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital, Japan
Summary:
Dr. Toru Nishiwaki is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint reconstruction and arthroplasty, with over two decades of experience in the field. He has a strong background in both clinical practice and academic research, contributing significantly to the advancement of minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty techniques. His professional journey spans several prestigious hospitals in Japan and internationally, including fellowships in Canada, France, and Australia. As the Director of the Joint Reconstruction Center at the Shizuoka Red Cross Hospital, he continues to innovate in orthopedic surgery while leading a team of specialists. His research is well-regarded for addressing the challenges in joint replacement surgeries and enhancing patient outcomes.
Professional Profile:
š©āšEducation:
Keio University, School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Apr. 1992 ā Mar. 1998: Completed a Medical degree.
Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
- May 2006: Earned a PhD in Medicine.
š¢ Professional Experience:
Dr. Toru Nishiwaki currently serves as the Director of the Joint Reconstruction Center at the Shizuoka Red Cross Hospital in Shizuoka, Japan, a position he has held since October 2018. His extensive career in orthopedic surgery began after earning his medical license in Japan in 1998.
Dr. Nishiwaki started his professional journey in 1999 at Saiseikai Utsunomiya Hospitalās Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His early career saw him rotate through various institutions, including Keio University Hospital and the National Center for Child Health and Development, where he honed his expertise in orthopedic surgery. In 2010, Dr. Nishiwaki pursued multiple international fellowships in arthroplasty and sports medicine, spending time at Ottawa University in Canada, SportsMed-SA in Australia, and in Paris as an exchange fellow under the Societe Franco-Japonaise dāOrthopedie.
From 2013 to 2018, Dr. Nishiwaki served as an Assistant Professor at Keio University Hospital’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery in Tokyo, Japan, where he gained recognition for his research in joint reconstruction and hip arthroplasty.
Research Interests:
Dr. Nishiwakiās research primarily focuses on joint reconstruction, hip arthroplasty, osteoarthritis, and fracture management. His work encompasses various aspects of orthopedic surgery, including the biomechanics of joint replacement, minimally invasive techniques, and the complications related to hip surgeries such as venous thromboembolism and pelvic tilt displacement. He is also engaged in research on bone regeneration, the role of insulin-like growth factor in muscle volume maintenance, and advanced techniques like curved periacetabular osteotomy. His interest in international collaboration is evident in his contributions to orthopedic research in both Japan and abroad.
Author Metrics:
Dr. Nishiwaki has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to the field of orthopedic surgery. Some of his notable publications include:
- Pain characteristics in patients with hip osteoarthritis (Journal of Joint Surgery Research, 2024).
- Higher incidence of venous thromboembolism in the anterolateral approach of minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (Cureus, 2024).
- Short-term outcomes of total hip arthroplasty after liver transplantation (Arthroplasty Today, 2021).
- Insulin-like growth factor-I is required to maintain muscle volume in adult mice (Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, 2019).
- Pelvic tilt displacement before and after artificial hip joint replacement surgery (Journal of Arthroplasty, 2018).
Dr. Nishiwaki has an h-index of 12 and his research has been cited in orthopedic surgery literature for its impact on improving surgical techniques and patient care in hip and joint replacements. His contributions have earned him the Iwahara Award in Orthopedic Surgery from Keio University in 2006.