Masashi Yamazaki, MD, PhD

Masashi Yamazaki, MD, PhD

Emeritus Professor, Visiting Professor

Professional Information

OrganizationDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba
CountryJapan
Member SinceAugust 8, 2025

Biography

Dr. Masashi Yamazaki completed his medical and doctoral education in Japan. He has dedicated much of his academic career to the University of Tsukuba, where he served as the Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA): Former President and actively involved in its initiatives. German-Japanese Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (GJSOT): As of 2022, serves as the President (Japan).

Research & Publications

"Challenges faced by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association in the treatment and prevention of locomotive organ disorders in the era of 'super-ageing'" – ResearchGate "Atlantoaxial Subluxation Associated With Chronic Motor Tics" "Safety and feasibility of intravenous administration of a single dose of allogenic-Muse cells to treat human cervical traumatic spinal cord injury: a clinical trial" – ResearchGate