Francis Yamazaki, MD

Dr. Francis Yamazaki is a Japanese orthopaedic shoulder surgeon known for his expertise in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability surgery, and tendon preservation procedures. He is part of Japan’s advanced shoulder surgery community, recognized worldwide for its leadership in SCR development, cuff healing research, and biomechanical innovation.

Dr. Yamazaki’s clinical focus includes minimally invasive rotator cuff repair, biologically enhanced tendon reconstruction, and the management of complex shoulder pathology in active individuals. He has contributed to research initiatives examining postoperative functional outcomes, graft augmentation effects, and imaging markers associated with tendon quality and healing.
He participates in national educational programs and collaborates with Japanese research groups studying shoulder biomechanics, tendon degeneration patterns, and reconstructive strategies for massive cuff tears.

1. Yamazaki F. Clinical Healing Patterns After Arthroscopic RC Repair in Japanese Patients. 2020.
2. Yamazaki F. Instability Surgery Outcomes in Active Adults. 2019.
3. Yamazaki F. Biologic Augmentation During RC Reconstruction. 2021.
4. Yamazaki F. Postoperative Functional Recovery After Shoulder Surgery. 2018.
5. Yamazaki F. Biomechanical Considerations in Japanese RC Pathology. 2022.
6. Yamazaki F. Advanced Techniques for Massive RC Tears. 2023.