Kimihide Murakami, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Professional Information
Biography
Dr. Kimihide Murakami is a leading figure in minimally invasive spine surgery, contributing significantly to the development and refinement of microendoscopic techniques for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders. His innovative approaches aim to improve surgical outcomes and reduce patient recovery time.
Specialization
Orthopedic
Research & Publications
Cervical Spondylolisthesis and Myelopathy: In a 2020 publication, Dr. Murakami explored the prevalence of cervical anterior and posterior spondylolisthesis according to age and vertebral level, and its relationship with degenerative cervical myelopathy. (PubMed) Transcostal Microendoscopic Discectomy (TCMED) for Thoracic Disc Herniation: His 2024 technical note introduced the TCMED approach, a novel minimally invasive technique for treating central thoracic disc herniation causing myelopathy. (PubMed) Microendoscopic Foraminotomy: Dr. Murakami also contributed to long-term outcome studies on microendoscopic foraminotomy for lumbar foraminal stenosis, demonstrating the durability and efficacy of this minimally invasive approach. (ScienceDirect, Medical Point) Institutional Affiliations Dr. Murakami is affiliated with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Wakayama Medical University, where he is involved in both clinical spine surgery and academic research.