Toru Sunagawa

Last Updated :2024/07/04

Affiliations, Positions
Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences(Health Sciences), Professor
E-mail
torusunahiroshima-u.ac.jp
Self-introduction
I'm the specialist of orthopedic surgery focusing on the hand and microsurgery. Research theme is the investigation of the relationship between hand and brain, and kinematic analysis of the hand.

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

  • 1998/04/01, 1999/09/30, Mayo Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Research Fellow

Educational Backgrounds

  • Hiroshima University, Faculty of Medicine, Japan, 1979/04, 1986/03
  • Hiroshima University, Graduate School, Division of Medical Sciences, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Japan, 1992/04, 1996/03

Academic Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science, Hiroshima University

Educational Activity

  • [Bachelor Degree Program] School of Medicine : Program of Health Sciences : Occupational Therapy
  • [Master's Program] Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences : Division of Integrated Health Sciences : Program of Health Sciences
  • [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences : Division of Integrated Health Sciences : Program of Health Sciences

In Charge of Primary Major Programs

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Medicine

Research Fields

  • Medicine,dentistry, and pharmacy;Clinical surgery;Orthopaedic surgery
  • Complex systems;Biomedical engineering;Rehabilitation science / Welfare engineering

Research Keywords

  • wrist|biomechanics
  • dynamic
  • treatment
  • brain
  • upper extremity
  • 3DCT
  • osteo necrosis
  • hand

Affiliated Academic Societies

  • Japanese Orthopedic Association, 1986
  • Japanese Society for Surgery of the Hand, 1992
  • Japanese Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1992
  • Japanese Society of Peripheral Nerve
  • Japanese Society for Elbow Surgery

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, General Orthopedics for Rehabilitation
  2. 2024, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Particular Orthopedics for Rehabilitation
  3. 2024, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Clinical practice I
  4. 2024, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Clinical practice II
  5. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Preliminary Research Practice
  6. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, General Orthopedics for Rehabilitation
  7. 2024, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Particular Orthopedics for Rehabilitation
  8. 2024, Undergraduate Education, First Semester, Seminar of occulational therapy for physical dysfunction III
  9. 2024, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Intoroduction to research methods in occupational therapy II
  10. 2024, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Advanced Research on Development of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Sciences
  11. 2024, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Advanced Research on Development of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Sciences
  12. 2024, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Lecture on Locomotor System Dysfunction
  13. 2024, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Seminar on Locomotor System Dysfunction
  14. 2024, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Seminar on Locomotor System Dysfunction
  15. 2024, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Year, Research on Locomotor System Dysfunction
  16. 2024, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Advanced Lecture on Locomotor System Dysfunction
  17. 2024, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Advanced Seminar on Locomotor System Dysfunction
  18. 2024, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Advanced Seminar on Locomotor System Dysfunction

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Effect of extension of the ulnar fingers on force control and muscle activity of the hand during a precision pinch, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-EUROPEAN VOLUME, 49(5), 608-616, 202405
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  2. Brachialis Muscle Activity Can Be Measured With Surface Electromyography: A Comparative Study Using Surface and Fine-Wire Electrodes, FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY, 12, 20211223
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  3. Association between three-dimensional motion analysis of the thumb and clinical parameters in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-EUROPEAN VOLUME, 49(4), 452-457, 202404
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  4. Case Report: Virtual reality training for phantom limb pain after amputation, FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE, 17, 20231201
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  5. Effect of transcranial static magnetic stimulation over unilateral or bilateral motor association cortex on performance of simple and choice reaction time tasks, FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE, 17, 20231204
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  6. Effects of metacarpophalangeal joint position and finger joint movement speed on lumbrical muscle activity, HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION, 42(5), 424-429, 202310
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  7. Measurement of the lumbrical muscle activity of the hand using electromyography supported by the ultrasound imaging technique with string navigation, JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 158, 202309
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  8. Risk assessment in delayed free flap reconstruction for severe lower extremity trauma, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 33(6), 2515-2523, 202308
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  9. The CeCORD-J study on collagenase injection versus aponeurectomy for Dupuytren's contracture compared by hand function and cost effectiveness, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12(1), 20220531
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  10. Differential Effects of Transcranial Static Magnetic Stimulation Over Left and Right Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex on Brain Oscillatory Responses During a Working Memory Task, NEUROSCIENCE, 517, 50-60, 20230501
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  11. Arthroscopic mobilization for metacarpophalangeal joint extension contracture, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE, 27(6), 1252-1256, 202211
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  12. Correlation between kinesthetic motor imagery of an amputated limb and phantom limb pain, PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 46(4), 320-326, 202208
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  13. The Effect of Lateral Wedge Insole on Gait Variability Assessed Using Wearable Sensors in Patients with Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis, JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING, 2023, 20230116
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  14. Knee adduction moment is correlated with the increase in medial meniscus extrusion by dynamic ultrasound in knee osteoarthritis, KNEE, 38, 82-90, 202210
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  15. Dynamic response of medial meniscus extrusion to the lateral wedge insole is correlated with immediate pain reduction in knee osteoarthritis patients: real-time ultrasonographic study, JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ULTRASONICS, 49(4), 731-738, 202210
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  16. Point-of-care ultrasound in musculoskeletal field, JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ULTRASONICS, 49(4), 663-673, 202210
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  17. Effect of the position of the interphalangeal joint on movements of the trapeziometacarpal joint during thumb opposition, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-EUROPEAN VOLUME, 47(5), 495-500, 202205
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  18. Treatment of Intra-Articular Distal Phalanx Fractures in Baseball Players by Joint Distraction and Early Mobilization Using a New Dynamic External Finger Fixator, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-ASIAN-PACIFIC VOLUME, 26(01), 112-117, 202103
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  19. The correlation between osteoarthritis stage and the effect of the lateral wedge insole for 3 months on medial meniscus extrusion in the knee joint, KNEE, 28, 110-116, 202101
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  20. Null Effect of Transcranial Static Magnetic Field Stimulation over the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex on Behavioral Performance in a Go/NoGo Task, BRAIN SCIENCES, 11(4), 202104
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  21. Transient Modulation of Working Memory Performance and Event-Related Potentials by Transcranial Static Magnetic Field Stimulation over the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex, BRAIN SCIENCES, 11(6), 202106
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  22. Three-dimensional analysis of thumb motion recovery after carpal tunnel release, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-EUROPEAN VOLUME, 46(7), 743-748, 202109
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  23. A vascularized medial femoral condyle cortico-periosteal graft for total lunate reconstruction, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE, 25(2), 354-358, 202003
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  24. The effects of transcranial static magnetic fields stimulation over the supplementary motor area on anticipatory postural adjustments, NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS, 723, 20200401
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  25. Transcranial direct current stimulation effects on hand sensibility as measured by an objective quantitative analysis device: a randomized single-blind sham-control crossover clinical trial, NEUROREPORT, 31(5), 406-410, 20200325
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  26. Monitoring Vascular Compromise Using Ultrasound After Free Tissue Transfer, JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE, 39(6), 1213-1222, 202006
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  27. Dynamic ultrasonography of the medial meniscus during walking in knee osteoarthritis, KNEE, 27(4), 1256-1262, 202008
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  28. Digital Arterial Occlusion in the Throwing Hand of Elite Baseball Pitchers: A Report of 2 Cases Treated With Adventitial Stripping and Review of the Literature, ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 8(8), 202008
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  29. Virtual reality-based action observation facilitates the acquisition of body-powered prosthetic control skills, JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION, 17(1), 20200820
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  30. Factors affecting sensory recovery after thumb reconstruction using a wrap-around flap, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-EUROPEAN VOLUME, 45(8), 838-841, 202010
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  31. Total knee arthroplasty for patients with medial knee osteoarthritis improves trunk movement during gait, JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION, 33(5), 727-734, 2020
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  32. Increase in medial meniscal extrusion in the weight-bearing position observed on ultrasonography correlates with lateral thrust in earlystage knee osteoarthritis, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE, 25(4), 640-646, 202007
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  33. Influence of Static Magnetic Field Stimulation on the Accuracy of Tachystoscopically Presented Line Bisection, BRAIN SCIENCES, 10(12), 202012
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  34. Correlation between spinal and pelvic movements during gait and aggravation of low back pain by gait loading in lumbar spinal stenosis patients, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE, 24(2), 207-213, 201903
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  35. Long-term disuse of the hand affects motor imagery ability in patients with complete brachial plexus palsy, NEUROREPORT, 30(6), 452-456, 20190410
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  36. Mirror imaging of finger mechanical stimulation affects secondary somatosensory response, NEUROREPORT, 29(3), 229-234, 20180207
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  37. Slow progressive popliteal artery insufficiency after neglected proximal tibial physeal fracture: a case report, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS-PART B, 27(1), 35-39, 201806
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  38. Comparison of sonography and MRI in the evaluation of stability of capitellar osteochondritis dissecans, JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND, 46(4), 247-252, 201805
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  39. Joint distraction and early mobilization using a new dynamic external finger fixator for the treatment of fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE, 23(6), 959-966, 201811
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  40. ASYMMETRY OF SOMATOSENSORY CORTICAL PLASTICITY IN PATIENT WITH BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, 4(1), 1-5, 2017
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  41. ★, CORRELATION BETWEEN HOURGLASS-LIKE FASCICULAR CONSTRICTION" AND IDIOPATHIC ANTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS NERVE PALSY", MUSCLE & NERVE, 55(4), 508-512, 201704
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  42. Gender differences in the restoration of knee joint biomechanics during gait after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, KNEE, 24(2), 280-288, 201703
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  43. Effects of lateral wedge insole application on medial compartment knee osteoarthritis severity evaluated by ultrasound, KNEE, 24(6), 1408-1413, 201712
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  44. Comparative study on the effectiveness of corticosteroid injections between trigger fingers with and without proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contracture, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-EUROPEAN VOLUME, 41(2), 198-203, 201602
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  45. IMPACT OF CORTICOSTEROID INJECTION SITE ON THE TREATMENT SUCCESS RATE OF TRIGGER FINGER: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY COMPARING ULTRASOUND-GUIDED TRUE INTRA-SHEATH AND TRUE EXTRA-SHEATH INJECTIONS, ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 42(9), 2203-2208, 201609
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  46. Characteristics of thoracic and lumbar movements during gait in lumbar spinal stenosis patients before and after decompression surgery, CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS, 40, 45-51, 201612
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  47. Transcranial direct current stimulation can enhance ability in motor imagery tasks, NEUROREPORT, 26(11), 613-617, 20150805
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  48. Early treatment of anterior interosseous nerve palsy with hourglass-like fascicular constrictions by interfascicular neurolysis due to early diagnosis using ultrasonography: A case report., The Journal of hand surgery, European volume, 40(6), 642-643, 2015
  49. Dipole Orientation of Receptive Fields in the Somatosensory Cortex After Stimulation of the Posterior Tibial Nerve in Humans, JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 31(3), 236-240, 201406
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  50. Administration of MicroRNA-210 Promotes Spinal Cord Regeneration in Mice, SPINE, 39(14), 1099-1107, 20140615
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  51. ★, HIGH-RESOLUTION ULTRASONOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF HOURGLASS-LIKE FASCICULAR CONSTRICTION" IN PERIPHERAL NERVES: A PRELIMINARY REPORT", ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 40(7), 1718-1721, 201407
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  52. Optimization of mirror therapy to excite ipsilateral primary motor cortex, NEUROREHABILITATION, 32(3), 617-624, 2013
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  53. Somatosensory mechanical response and digit somatotopy within cortical areas of the postcentral gyrus in humans: An MEG study, HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING, 34(7), 1559-1567, 201307
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  54. In vivo bioluminescence imaging of magnetically targeted bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in skeletal muscle injury model, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 31(5), 754-759, 201305
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  55. Somatosensory cortical plasticity after toe-to-index transfer, NEUROREPORT, 23(17), 1000-1005, 20121205
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  56. Development of a Clinical Model for Upper Extremity Motion Analysis-Comparison with Manual Measurement, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE, 24(11), 1149-1152, 201212
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  57. Human platelet-rich plasma promotes axon growth in brain-spinal cord coculture, NEUROREPORT, 23(12), 712-716, 20120822
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  58. The therapeutic potential of ex vivo expanded CD133(+) cells derived from human peripheral blood for peripheral nerve injuries, JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 117(4), 787-794, 201210
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  59. Motor somatotopy of extensor indicis proprius and extensor pollicis longus., Neuroreport, 22(11), 559-64, 20110801
  60. Use of quantitative intra-operative electrodiagnosis during partial ulnar nerve transfer to restore elbow flexion THE TREATMENT OF EIGHT PATIENTS FOLLOWING A BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY, JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-BRITISH VOLUME, 93B(3), 364-369, 201103
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  61. Motor somatotopy of extensor indicis proprius and extensor pollicis longus, NEUROREPORT, 22(11), 559-564, 20110803
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  62. Ipsilateral primary sensorimotor cortical response to mechanical tactile stimuli., NeuroReport, 21(2), 108-13, 20100101
  63. Ipsilateral primary sensorimotor cortical response to mechanical tactile stimuli, NEUROREPORT, 21(2), 108-113, 20100127
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  64. Using full-thickness skin graft from amputated foot can provide a stump with durable skin, J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 20090201
  65. An unusual digital nerve lesion with two constriction rings, J Hand Surg Eur Vol, 34(3), 404-405, 20090201
  66. Traumatic closed index extensor tendon rupture: a case report, 34(4), 554-555, 20090801
  67. Regeneration of peripheral nerve after transplantation of CD133+ cells derived from human peripheral blood, J Neurosurg, 110(4), 758-767, 20090401
  68. Regeneration of peripheral nerve after transplantation of CD133(+) cells derived from human peripheral blood, JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 110(4), 758-767, 200904
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  69. The Effects of CD133-Positive Cells to a Nonvascularized Fasciocutaneous Free Graft in the Rat Model, ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 63(3), 331-335, 200909
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  70. Rigid bridging of massive femur defect using double vascularized fibula graft with hydroxyapatite, Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 20080328
  71. Platelet-rich plasma accelerated surgical angio-genesis in vascular-implanted necrotic bone: an experimental study in rabbits, Acta Orthop, 79(1), 106-110, 20080201
  72. Feasibility of prefabricated vascularized bone graft using the combination of FGF-2 and vascular bundle implantation within hydroxyapatite for osteointegration, J Biomed Mater Res A, 85(4), 1090-1095, 20080615
  73. Platelet-rich plasma accelerated surgical angio-genesis in vascular-implanted necrotic bone - An experimental study in rabbits, ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA, 79(1), 106-110, 2008
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  74. Feasibility of prefabricated vascularized bone graft using the combination of FGF-2 and vascular bundle implantation within hydroxyapatite for osteointegration, JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A, 85A(4), 1090-1095, 20080615
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  75. Rigid bridging of massive femur defect using double vascularized fibula graft with hydroxyapatite, ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY, 128(9), 941-944, 200809
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  76. Irreducible pulled elbow in an adult: A case report., J Shoulder Elbow Surg., 16, e1-4, 20070401
  77. Osteochondral flap fracture of the olecranon in a child., J Pediatr Orthop, 27, 304-306, 20070401
  78. Irreducible pulled elbow in an adult: a case report, J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 16(1), e1-4, 20070131
  79. Modified Steindler procedure for the treatment of brachial plexus injuries., Arch OrthopTrauma Surg., 126, 63-65, 20060401
  80. Pollicization of the index finger for traumatic thumb amputation., Plast. Reconstr. Surg., 117, 909-914, 20060401
  81. Predictive value of preoperative 3-dimensional computer tomography measurement of semitendinosus tendon harvested for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction., Arthroscopy, 22, 259-264, 20060401
  82. Radius lengthening for the treatment of Bayne and Klug type II and type III radial longitudinal deficiency, J Hand Surg [Am], 31(5), 822-829, 20060531
  83. Predictive value of preoperative 3-dimensional computer tomography measurement of semitendinosus tendon harvested for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Arthroscopy, 22(3), 259-264, 20060301
  84. Radius lengthening for the treatment of Bayne and Klug type II and type III radial longitudinal deficiency, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 31A(5), 822-829, 2006
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  85. Modified Steindler procedure for the treatment of brachial plexus injuries, ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY, 126(1), 63-65, 200601
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  86. Pollicization of the index finger for traumatic thumb amputation, PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 117(3), 909-914, 200603
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  87. Predictive value of preoperative 3-dimensional computer tomography measurement of semitendinosus tendon harvested for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 22(3), 259-264, 200603
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  88. Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the ulna treated with a free vascularized fibular graft., Plast. Reconstr. Surg., 115, 1379-1384, 20050401
  89. Prefabrication of vascularized bone graft using a combination of fibroblast growth factor-2 and vascular bundle implantation into a novel interconnected porous calcium hydroxyapatite ceramic., J Biomed Mater Res A, 75, 350-355, 20050401
  90. Three-dimensional computed tomography imaging: its applicability in the evaluation of extensor tendons in the hand and wrist., J Comput Assist Tomogr, 29, 94-98, 20050401
  91. Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the ulna treated by a free vascularized fibular graft, Plastic Reconst Surg, 1379-84, 20050401
  92. ★, Role of simple cold storage in preventing epiphyseal growth plate impairment after replantation surgery in immature rats, J Reconstr Microsurg, 21(7), 483-489, 20051001
  93. Role of simple cold storage in preventing epiphyseal growth plate impairment after replantation surgery in immature rats, JOURNAL OF RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY, 21(7), 483-489, 200510
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  94. Three-dimensional computed tomography imaging - Its applicability in the evaluation of extensor tendons in the hand and wrist, JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY, 29(1), 94-98, 2005
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  95. Prefabrication of vascularized bone graft using a combination of fibroblast growth factor-2 and vascular bundle implantation into a novel interconnected porous calcium hydroxyapatite ceramic, JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A, 75A(2), 350-355, 20051101
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  96. Acceleration of surgical angiogenesis in necrotic bone with a single injection of fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2)., J Orthop Res, 22, 509-13, 20040401
  97. Anterior interosseous nerve palsy after reduction and percutaneous pinning of open fractures of the radius and ulna., Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg, 38, 373-375, 20040401
  98. Bone lengthening for congenital differences of the hands and digits in children., J Hand Surg [Am], 29, 712-719, 20040401
  99. VEGF-promoted surgical angiogenesis in necrotic bone, Microsurgery, 24(1), 85-91, 20040131
  100. VEGF-promoted surgical angiogenesis in necrotic bone, MICROSURGERY, 24(1), 85-91, 2004
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  101. Acceleration of surgical angiogenesis in necrotic bone with a single injection of fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2), JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 22(3), 509-513, 200405
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  102. Bone lengthening for congenital differences of the hands and digits in children, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 29A(4), 712-719, 200407
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  103. Anterior interosseous nerve palsy after reduction and percutaneous pinning of open fractures of the radius and ulna, SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY AND HAND SURGERY, 38(6), 373-375, 2004
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  104. Abductor digiti minimi musculocutaneous island flap as an opposition transfer. A case report, J Hand Surg, 28A, 130-132, 20030401
  105. Fate of donor cells in vascularized bone grafts: identification of systemic chimerism by the polymerase chain reaction, Plast Reconstr Sur, 111, 763-772, 20030401
  106. Three-dimensional CT imaging of flexor tendon ruptures in the hand and wrist, J Comput Assist Tomogr, 27, 169-174, 20030401
  107. Arterivenous malformation of the ring finger: per- and postoperative evaluation using computed tomography angiography, J Comput Assist Tomogr, 27, 820-823, 20030401
  108. Abductor digiti minimi musculocutaneous island flap as an opposition transfer: a case report, J Hand Surg [Am], 28(28), 130-132, 20030115
  109. Abductor digiti minimi musculocutaneous island flap as an opposition transfer: A case report, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 28A(1), 130-132, 200301
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  110. Three-dimensional CT imaging of flexor tendon ruptures in the hand and wrist, JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY, 27(2), 169-174, 2003
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  111. Arteriovenous malformation of the ring finger - Pre- and postoperative evaluation using three-dimensional computed tomography angiography, JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY, 27(5), 820-823, 2003
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  112. Microvascular toe transfer for cleft-foot plasty: Eight-year follow-up., J. Reconstructive Microsurgery, 18, 83-85, 20020401
  113. Microvascular toe transfer for cleft-foot plasty: eight-year follow-up, J Reconstr Microsurg, 18(2), 83-85, 20020215
  114. Microvascular toe transfer for cleft-foot plasty: Eight-year follow-up, JOURNAL OF RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY, 18(2), 83-85, 200202
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  115. Cell proliferation and death of growth plate chondrocyte caused by ischemia and reperfusion., Microsurgery, 21, 30-36, 20010401
  116. Cell proliferation and death of growth plate chondrocyte caused by ischemia and reperfusion, Microsurgery, 21(1), 30-36, 20010115
  117. Cell proliferation and death of growth plate chondrocyte caused by ischemia and reperfusion, MICROSURGERY, 21(1), 30-36, 2001
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  118. Role of conventional and vascularized bone grafts in scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis: A canine experimental study, J Hand Surgery (Am), 25A, 849-859, 20000901
  119. ★, Role of conventional and vascularized bone grafts in scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis: A canine experimental study, J Hand Surg [Am], 25(5), 849-859, 20000920
  120. Transcranial direct current stimulation reduces ischemia-induced sensory disturbance in the hands of healthy subjects, MUSCLE & NERVE, 64(5), 610-613, 202111
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  121. Association between medial meniscus extrusion under weight-bearing conditions and pain in early-stage knee osteoarthritis, JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ULTRASONICS, 48(4), 631-638, 202110
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  122. Ultrasonographic digital blood flow measurement in professional baseball pitchers - A quantitative and comparative study with non-throwers, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE, 26(6), 1014-1017, 202111
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  123. Analysis of Anastomotic Venous Factors in Traumatic Lower Extremity Injuries Reconstructed by Free Flap, CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, 14(1), 20220105
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  124. Quantitative evaluation of abnormal finger movements in myelopathy hand during the grip and release test using gyro sensors, PLOS ONE, 16(10), 20211020
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Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. Electrophysiological Validation of the Brachialis and Biceps Brachii Functions in Dynamic Elbow Flexion, Shota Date, Hiroshi Kurumadani, Kazuya Kurauchi, Yosuke Ishii, Toru Sunagawa, XXVIII (28) Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand, 2023/06/26, Without Invitation, English
  2. Effects of motor nerve conduction abnormality and thenar muscle atrophy for thumb joint movements in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, Hiroshi Kurumadani, Akira Kodama, Teruyasu Tanaka, Shota Date, Toru Sunagawa, 13th Asian-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, 9th Asian-Pacific Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy congress, 2023/05/29, Without Invitation, English
  3. Sensory Recovery after Free Flap Transfer in the Hand, Toru Sunagawa, World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2023, 2023/08/17, With Invitation, English, Singapore
  4. SICOT Instructional Course – Microsurgery: Management of Severe Injuries of the Extremities. Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Severely Damaged Extremities., 26th International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2014/11/19, With Invitation, English, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  5. Treatment of Volkmann’s Ischemic Contracture, 6th Combined Meeting of ASSH and JSSH, 2015/03/31, With Invitation, English, Maui, USA
  6. Hand Biomechanics and Its Interaction with the Brain, 62th Continuing Orthopaedic Education, Indonesian Orthopaedic Association, 2015/04/21, With Invitation, English, Surabaya, Indonesia
  7. Functional Free Muscle Graft for the Treatment of Established Volkmann’s Contracture, 7th Ho Chi Minh City Hand Surgery Meeting, 2006/03/17, With Invitation, English, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnum
  8. 3D CT imaging of tendon ruptures in the hand and wrist, 11th International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, 2010/11/01, With Invitation, English, Seoul, Korea
  9. Ultrasonographic evaluation of “ hourglass-like fascicular constriction” and interfascicular neurolysis for the Idiopathic Anterior or Posterior Interosseous Nerve Palsy: A Preliminary Report, 11th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery, 2014/04/05, With Invitation, English, Barcelona, Spain
  10. Repeated Debridement and Free Flap Coverage for the Treatment of Traumatic massive Soft Tissue Defect in the Upper Extremity, 2nd Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2014/07/05, With Invitation, English, Buyeo, Korea
  11. The Pedicled Vascularized Bone Graft for the Carpal Necrotic Lesion, 62th Continuing Orthopaedic Education, Indonesian Orthopaedic Association, 2015/04/21, With Invitation, English, Surabaya, Indonesia
  12. Relationship between “hourglass-like fascicular constrictions” and the idiopathic anterior interosseous nerve palsy, Toru Sunagawa, Yuko Nakashima, Rikuo Shinomiya, Mitsuo Ochi, Federation of European Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2016/07/13, Without Invitation, English
  13. Microsurgical reconstruction of the severe damaged upper extremities and the usefulness of ultrasonographic examination for free flap transfer, Toru Sunagawa, European Federation of Societies of Microsurgery 2018, 2018/05/08, With Invitation, English, Belgrade, Selbia
  14. Microsurgical reconstruction of sever damaged upper extremity, Toru Sunagawa, 4th Annual meeting of Asian Pacific Federation of societies of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2018/05/11, With Invitation, English

Social Activities

Organizing Academic Conferences, etc.

  1. 43rd Annual Meeting of Japanese Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, President, 2016/11, 2016/11

History as Peer Reviews of Academic Papers

  1. 2021, Journal of Orthopedic Science, Others, reviewer
  2. 2021, Journal of Hand Surgery European Volume, Others, reviewer
  3. 2020, Journal of Orthopedic Science, Others, reviewer, 7
  4. 2020, Journal of Hand Surgery European Volume, Others, reviewer, 13
  5. 2019, Journal of Hand Surgery European Volume, Others, reviewer, 4
  6. 2019, Journal of Orthopedic Science, Others, reviewer, 5
  7. 2018, Journal of Orthopedic Science, Others, reviewer, 3
  8. 2017, Journal of Orthopedic Science, Others, reviewer, 4
  9. 2017, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow surgery, Others, reviewer, 4
  10. 2020, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow surgery, Others, reviewer, 3