Akira Maeyama

Differences in the collagen of semitendinosus tendon in patients with and without general joint laxity

Aims Generalized joint laxity (GJL) has been reported to be a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft injury. There are no reports of differences in the collagen content of semitendinosus tendons used as graft tendon being a risk factor for ACL graft injury. The ai...

Anterior impingement caused by synovial tissue in the intercondylar notch after robot-assisted cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty: a case report

Background Anterior knee pain and impingement are recognized complications after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), with causes including patella baja, patellofemoral maltracking, and implant design–related factors. However, synovial impingement in the intercondylar notch after cruci...