Nobuyuki Yamamoto, MD, PhD

Dr. Nobuyuki Yamamoto is an internationally recognized shoulder surgeon and researcher specializing in glenoid morphology, shoulder instability biomechanics, and motion analysis in rotator cuff disease. As a Professor at Tohoku University, he has produced influential studies clarifying how bone loss, capsular laxity, and altered kinematics contribute to failure patterns and surgical outcomes.

His work includes quantitative imaging analysis, cadaveric modeling, and clinical outcome research for complex instability and massive cuff tears. Dr. Yamamoto is widely respected for bridging biomechanical science with practical surgical application, helping refine techniques for capsular reconstruction, graft augmentation, and glenoid bone augmentation.

His studies contribute foundational knowledge relied upon by surgeons performing SCR, bone-block procedures, and advanced cuff reconstructions.

1. Yamamoto N. Glenoid Morphology in Instability. JSES. 2006.
2. Yamamoto N. Effect of Glenoid Retroversion on Stability. J Orthop Res. 2010.
3. Yamamoto N. Dynamic Shoulder Motion in Rotator Cuff Disease. Clin Biomech. 2014.
4. Yamamoto N. Biomechanics of Superior Capsule in Massive Tears. JSES. 2017.
5. Yamamoto N. Kinematic Evaluation After RC Reconstruction. 2019.
6. Yamamoto N. Capsular Reconstruction: Biomechanical Insights. 2021.