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Kazuo Kusano · SciRah

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Kazuo Kusano

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h-index: 10
Works: 55
Citations: 345

Most-cited papers

Transplanted neural progenitor cells expressing mutant NT3 promote myelination and partial hindlimb recovery in the chronic phase after spinal cord injury.
Kazuo Kusano, M. Enomoto, T. Hirai, P. Tsoulfas +3 more
2010Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications - BBRC49 citations
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Identification of Predictive Factors for Mechanical Complications After Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Study.
Atsuyuki Kawabata, Toshitaka Yoshii, Kenichiro Sakai, T. Hirai +16 more
2020Spine39 citations
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Comparison of laminoplasty and posterior fusion surgery for cervical ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
Hiroaki Nakashima, S. Imagama, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa +37 more
2021Scientific Reports38 citations Open access
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Machine Learning Approach in Predicting Clinically Significant Improvements After Surgery in Patients with Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
S. Maki, T. Furuya, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa +35 more
2021Spine18 citations
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Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Cervical Spine Surgery for Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
A. Kimura, K. Takeshita, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa +36 more
2021Journal of Clinical Medicine14 citations Open access
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Prospective Investigation of Surgical Outcomes after Anterior Decompression with Fusion and Laminoplasty for the Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Toshitaka Yoshii, Shingo Morishita, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai +37 more
2022Journal of Clinical Medicine13 citations Open access
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Preoperative Symptom Duration Influences Neurological Recovery and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures After Surgical Treatment of Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Yu Matsukura, Satoru Egawa, Hiroyuki Inose, Kenichiro Sakai +38 more
2023Spine12 citations
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Deep learning-based prediction model for postoperative complications of cervical posterior longitudinal ligament ossification
S. Ito, H. Nakashima, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa +39 more
2023European spine journal12 citations
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Clinical Indicators of Surgical Outcomes After Laminoplasty for Patients With Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Prospective Multicenter Study
Narihiro Nagoshi, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai +38 more
2022Spine11 citations
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Comparison of Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion as Corrective Surgery for Patients with Adult Spinal Deformity—A Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Yu Matsukura, Toshitaka Yoshii, Shingo Morishita, Kenichiro Sakai +19 more
2021Journal of Clinical Medicine11 citations Open access
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Factors Associated With Loss of Cervical Lordosis After Laminoplasty for Patients With Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
H. Nakashima, S. Imagama, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa +36 more
2023Spine10 citations
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Is anterior decompression and fusion more beneficial than laminoplasty for K-line (+) cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament? An analysis using propensity score matching.
Takaki Inoue, S. Maki, Toshitaka Yoshii, T. Furuya +36 more
2022Journal of Neurosurgery : Spine10 citations
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Prospective Investigation of Postoperative Complications in Anterior Decompression with Fusion for Severe Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Satoru Egawa, Toshitaka Yoshii, Kenichiro Sakai, Kazuo Kusano +17 more
2021Spine10 citations
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Enhancement of sciatic nerve regeneration by adenovirus-mediated expression of dominant negative RhoA and Rac1.
Kazuo Kusano, M. Enomoto, T. Hirai, Yoshiaki Wakabayashi +5 more
2011Neuroscience Letters9 citations
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Comparison of Surgical Outcomes After Open- and Double-Door Laminoplasties for Patients with Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
N. Nagoshi, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai +36 more
2021Spine8 citations
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Impact of body mass index on surgical outcomes and complications in adult spinal deformity.
J. Hashimoto, Toshitaka Yoshii, Kenichiro Sakai, T. Hirai +17 more
2021Journal of Orthopaedic Science8 citations
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Factors Significantly Associated with Postoperative Neck Pain Deterioration after Surgery for Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: Study of a Cohort Using a Prospective Registry
M. Koda, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai +41 more
2021Journal of Clinical Medicine8 citations Open access
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Residual Neuropathic Pain in Postoperative Patients With Cervical Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
M. Miyagi, Gen Inoue, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa +38 more
2023Clinical Spine Surgery7 citations
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Perioperative Complications in Posterior Surgeries for Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai, Kazuo Kusano +33 more
2021Clinical Spine Surgery7 citations
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Comparison of Postoperative Complications and Outcomes in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Motonori Hashimoto, T. Hirai, Kenichiro Sakai, K. Yamada +23 more
2024Clinical Spine Surgery6 citations
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Pelvic incidence is a risk factor for lower instrumented vertebra failure in adult spinal deformity patients who underwent corrective fusion terminating at the L5 vertebra.
S. Ushio, Toshitaka Yoshii, K. Otani, Shigeo Shindo +9 more
2021Journal of Orthopaedic Science6 citations
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Sagittal alignment changes and postoperative complications following surgery for adult spinal deformity in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a multi-institutional retrospective cohort study
Atsuyuki Kawabata, Toshitaka Yoshii, Kenichiro Sakai, T. Hirai +11 more
2020BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders6 citations Open access
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Identifying Factors for Predicting Postoperative Segmental Motor Paralysis in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Hiroaki Onuma, T. Hirai, Kenichiro Sakai, Motonori Hashimoto +21 more
2024Spine5 citations
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The lower Osteotomy Level is Associated With Decreased Revision Surgery Due to Mechanical Complications After Three-Column Osteotomy in Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Study
Atsuyuki Kawabata, Kenichiro Sakai, Kentaro Yamada, Kurando Utagawa +15 more
2023Global Spine Journal5 citations Open access
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Impact of obesity on cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a nationwide prospective study
Kanji Mori, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai +36 more
2022Scientific Reports5 citations Open access
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Comparison of Surgical Outcomes of Anterior and Posterior Fusion Surgeries for K-line (−) Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Narihiro Nagoshi, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai +38 more
2023Spine4 citations
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Risk factors for residual neuropathic pain using specific screening tools in postoperative patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the cervical spine
Shinsuke Ikeda, M. Miyagi, Gen Inoue, Toshitaka Yoshii +19 more
2025European spine journal3 citations
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Severity of Myelopathy is Closely Associated With Advanced Age and Signal Intensity Change in Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
T. Hirai, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai +33 more
2021Clinical Spine Surgery3 citations
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Postoperative residual neuropathic pain prevents return to work after cervical OPLL surgery: nationwide multicenter study
Kanji Mori, Masayuki Miyagi, Shinsuke Ikeda, Yuji Yokozeki +19 more
2025Scientific Reports2 citations Open access
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Neurological improvement is associated with neck pain attenuation after surgery for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
M. Koda, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai +41 more
2021Scientific Reports2 citations Open access
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Impact of the Level of Maximal Spinal Canal Stenosis on Clinical Manifestations and Surgical Outcomes in Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Prospective Multicenter Study.
Narihiro Nagoshi, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai, Kazuo Kusano +38 more
2026Spine1 citations
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Clinical Outcomes and Mechanical Complications After Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery in Patients Aged 80 Years or Older: A Propensity Score-Matched Comparative Study
Kai Inoue, Atsuyuki Kawabata, Jun Hashimoto, Takayuki Motoyoshi +12 more
2026Global Spine Journal1 citations Open access
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Impact of Signal Intensity Change in MRI on the Clinical Outcomes of Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Prospective Multicenter Study.
Narihiro Nagoshi, Satoru Egawa, Toshitaka Yoshii, Kenichiro Sakai +37 more
2025Spine1 citations
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Impact of postoperative C5 palsy on quality of life in patients with cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a prospective study.
N. Segi, Hiroaki Nakashima, S. Imagama, Satoru Egawa +37 more
2025Journal of Neurosurgery : Spine1 citations
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Management and Risk Factors of Fracture-Type Proximal Junctional Kyphosis: Focus on Myelopathy and Intervention
Atsuyuki Kawabata, Keisuke Hide, Takayuki Motoyoshi, Jun Hashimoto +11 more
2025Global Spine Journal1 citations Open access
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Predictors of good outcome after anterior decompression and fusion in patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the thoracic spine.
S. Ushio, Shigeo Shindo, K. Otani, Kazuo Kusano +4 more
2022Journal of Orthopaedic Science1 citations
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Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Kyphosis Following Lumbar Fusion Surgery
K. Otani, Shigeo Shindo, Koichi Mizuno, Kazuo Kusano +4 more
2018Spine Surgery and Related Research1 citations Open access
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Industrialization and the status of women in Japan
Kazuo Kusano
19731 citations
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Complication Profiles of Corpectomy-Containing Versus Non-Corpectomy Anterior Cervical Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Multicenter Study of 1,024 Cases.
T. Hirai, Kenichiro Sakai, Hiroaki Onuma, Motonori Hashimoto +20 more
2026Spine0 citations
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Frequency and Risk Factors of Upper Airway Complications after Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Motonori Hashimoto, T. Hirai, Kenichiro Sakai, Satoru Egawa +18 more
2026Spine Surgery and Related Research0 citations Open access
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Delayed Esophageal Perforation 14 Years after Cervical Anterior Decompression and Fusion: A Case Report
Kosei Takahashi, Jun Hashimoto, Kazuo Kusano, Yu Matsukura +2 more
2026Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports0 citations
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Disease-Specific Neurological Recovery after Anterior Cervical Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Multicenter Study of More Than 1,000 Patients
T. Hirai, Motonori Hashimoto, Kenichiro Sakai, Hiroaki Onuma +21 more
2026Spine Surgery and Related Research0 citations Open access
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Relationship between Postoperative Neuropathic Pain and Clinical Scores in Patients with Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Yuji Yokozeki, M. Miyagi, Gen Inoue, Toshitaka Yoshii +19 more
2026Spine Surgery and Related Research0 citations Open access
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Incidence and prognostic factors of postoperative C5 palsy after cervical OPLL surgery: a nationwide prospective multicenter study
Satoru Egawa, Takashi Hirai, Kenichiro Sakai, Kazuo Kusano +39 more
2026Scientific Reports0 citations Open access
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Short OPLL-to-Pedicle Distance Is Associated with Postoperative Neurological Deterioration after Anterior Cervical Surgery for OPLL: The Potential Role of Pediculectomy in Floating Decompression
Atsuyuki Kawabata, Shigeo Shindo, Jun Hashimoto, Takayuki Motoyoshi +12 more
2026Spine Surgery and Related Research0 citations Open access
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Preoperative Neurological Severity and Clinically Meaningful Recovery After Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion: A Multicenter Study of 1,024 Patients.
T. Hirai, Hiroaki Onuma, Kenichiro Sakai, Motonori Hashimoto +20 more
2026Spine0 citations
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Epidural Hematoma Following Computed Tomography (CT) Myelography With Continued Antithrombotic Therapy: Two Cases Demonstrating Full Neurological Recovery
Koji Suto, Atsuyuki Kawabata, Tatsuhiro Kaku, Kazuo Kusano +3 more
2025Cureus0 citations Open access
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Does Advanced Age Negatively Impact Treatment Outcomes of Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament? A Prospective Multicenter Study.
Narihiro Nagoshi, Satoru Egawa, Kenichiro Sakai, Kazuo Kusano +38 more
2025Spine0 citations
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Onset Timing and Recovery Patterns in Segmental Motor Paralysis Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Multicenter Study of the Risk Factors for Persistent Paralysis.
Hiroaki Onuma, T. Hirai, Kenichiro Sakai, Motonori Hashimoto +18 more
2025The spine journal0 citations Open access
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Comparison of laminoplasty and posterior fusion surgery for cervical ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
H. Nakashima, S. Imagama, Toshitaka Yoshii, Satoru Egawa +39 more
2022Scientific Reports0 citations Open access
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