Manami Tsukuda, MD, PhD
Orthopedic Surgeon and Researcher
Professional Information
Biography
Dr. Tsukuda actively contributes to the advancement of orthopedic surgery and spinal trauma care, focusing on improving clinical outcomes in elderly patients and exploring innovative regenerative approaches. Her work addresses the growing needs of Japan’s super-aged society and supports evidence-based interventions for spinal cord and musculoskeletal injuries.
Specialization
Orthopaedics
Research & Publications
Research Focus Dr. Manami Tsukuda specializes in spinal trauma, spinal cord injuries (SCI), and musculoskeletal injury outcomes, with a focus on elderly populations. Her research addresses the challenges of spinal injuries in an aging society, contributing valuable insights into trauma severity assessment, regenerative medicine, and therapeutic strategies for SCI. Selected Publications “Association between injury severity scores and clinical outcomes in patients with traumatic spinal injury in an aging Japanese society” Medicine (Baltimore), 2023. This study investigates how injury severity correlates with clinical outcomes in traumatic spinal injury patients, particularly within Japan's aging demographics. “Comparison of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Mouse Adipose-Derived and Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Spinal Cord Injury” Journal of Neurotrauma, 2022. Explores the comparative anti-inflammatory properties of MSCs from different sources in experimental models of SCI, contributing to the development of regenerative therapies for spinal trauma.