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Kobe University Sports Medicine Fellowship Program

Fellowship/Residency Information

7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku
Kobe, Hyogo 650-0017
JAPAN


In this Program, you can acquire clinical experience and knowledge in diagnosing, treating, and preventing sports related injuries and disorders. There is a wealth of clinical cases focused on knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery, and the research environment encompasses cutting-edge studies ranging from basic science to clinical applications.

Involved ISAKOS Member(s): Ryosuke Kuroda, MD, PhD, Knee Arthroscopy | Yuichi Hoshino, MD, PhD, Knee Arthroscopy | Noriyuki Kanzaki, MD, PhD, Ankle Arthroscopy | Yutaka Mifune, MD, PhD, Shoulder Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty | Atsuyuki Inui, MD, PhD, Hand, Elbow and Shoulder Arthroscopy | Kanto Nagai, MD, PhD, Knee Arthroscopy | Kyohei Nishida, MD, PhD, Knee Arthroscopy

Contact Information

Yuichi Hoshino, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine / Lecturer

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 12 months
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 7
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: Ryosuke Kuroda, MD, PhD, Knee Arthroscopy | Yuichi Hoshino, MD, PhD, Knee Arthroscopy | Noriyuki Kanzaki, MD, PhD, Ankle Arthroscopy | Yutaka Mifune, MD, PhD, Shoulder Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty | Atsuyuki Inui, MD, PhD, Hand, Elbow and Shoulder Arthroscopy | Kanto Nagai, MD, PhD, Knee Arthroscopy | Kyohei Nishida, MD, PhD, Knee Arthroscopy
Recent activity of Teaching Center:

Financial Support and Expenses

Types of Financial Support Available: Public
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: On demand from program website
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs):

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Area(s) of Specialty: Ankle Arthroscopy Elbow/Wrist Arthroscopy Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroplasty Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities:
Types of Educational Opportunities:
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: 1. Liang, ZR; Hoshino, Y; Moatshe, G; Wang, JH; Issaragrisil, P; Mogos, S; Saengpetch, N; Phornphutkul, C; Kim, JG; Kuroda, R; Kulkamthorn, N; Koga, H; Otsuki, S; Akagi, R; Lee, SH; Eriksson, K; Yoon, KH; Chernchujit, B; Keyurapan, E; Raoulis, V; Siebold, R; Ng, JP; Yung, PSH; Ong, MTY APKASS 2024 consensus statement on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, part III: Return to play after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY JUL 2026 45 1 7 10.1016/j.asmart.2026.05.006 2. Ueda, Y; Matsushita, T; Shibata, Y; Miura, D; Goto, R; Ono, K; Kida, A; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Hoshino, Y; Matsumoto, T; Sakai, Y; Kuroda, R Association of knee extensor strength symmetry and psychological factors with single-leg hop performance differs according to recovery of knee extensor strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring autograft: A cross-sectional study JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE JUL 2026 31 847 852 10.1016/j.jos.2025.12.017 3. Wang, M; Hoshino, Y; Moatshe, G; Wang, JH; Issaragrisil, P; Mogos, S; Saengpetch, N; Phornphutkul, C; Kim, JG; Kuroda, R; Kulkamthorn, N; Koga, H; Otsuki, S; Akagi, R; Lee, SH; Eriksson, K; Yoon, KH; Chernchujit, B; Keyurapan, E; Raoulis, V; Siebold, R; Ng, JP; Yung, PSH; Ong, MTY APKASS 2024 consensus statement on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Part I: Management of paediatric anterior cruciate ligament injury ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY JUL 2026 45 26 32 10.1016/j.asmart.2026.05.007 4. Okimura, K; Matsushita, T; Nakanishi, Y; Yamamoto, T; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Kanzaki, N; Hoshino, Y; Uehara, K; Aoi, T; Kuroda, R Meniscal engraftment of iPSC-derived cartilage particles as hyaline and fibrous cartilage in a rabbit injury model REGENERATIVE THERAPY JUN 2026 32 10.1016/j.reth.2026.101107 5. Shinohara, I; Higashi, T; Inui, A; Mifune, Y; Yamaura, K; Tanaka, S; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Latest insights in ultrasound imaging using artificial intelligence for musculoskeletal disorders: A narrative review WFUMB ULTRASOUND OPEN JUN 2026 4 10.1016/j.wfumbo.2026.100103 6. Shinohara, I; Kusunose, M; Nishimoto, H; Inui, A; Mifune, Y; Yamaura, K; Ehara, Y; Takigami, S; Osawa, S; Nakabayashi, D; Higashi, T; Wakamatsu, R; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R The Importance of Exercise Habits for Preventing Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: Insights From the COVID-19 Pandemic JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH MAY 16 2026 44 10.1002/jor.70225 7. Sano, S; Okada, R; Yamamoto, T; Okimura, K; Kataoka, K; Nukuto, K; Nakanishi, Y; Tsubosaka, M; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Nakano, N; Kanzaki, N; Hoshino, Y; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R; Matsushita, T Delayed Progression of Meniscal Degeneration in Silent Information Regulator 2 Ortholog 1 Knock-In Mouse JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH MAY 7 2026 44 10.1002/jor.70218 8. Ueda, Y; Matsushita, T; Shibata, Y; Goto, R; Miura, D; Ono, K; Kida, A; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Hoshino, Y; Matsumoto, T; Sakai, Y; Kuroda, R Knee extensor strength normalised to body weight is associated with patient-reported outcomes at 12 months after open-wedge high tibial osteotomy JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ORTHOPAEDICS FEB 2 2026 13 10.1002/jeo2.70625 9. Nazzal, EM; Hughes, JD; Runer, A; Kolevar, MP; Chahla, J; Marx, RG; Irrgang, JJ; Seil, R; Boe, B; Parker, D; Kuroda, R; Senorski, EH; Tapasvi, S; Musahl, V Managing the meniscus part I-Anatomy, biomechanics, and treatment strategies for the atraumatic meniscus tear KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY 2026 JAN 21 2026 10.1002/ksa.70290 10. Ramadani, P; Nagai, K; Nakanishi, Y; Okada, R; Nishida, K; Hoshino, Y; Matsushita, T; Kuroda, R Evaluation of the anterior cruciate ligament-injured high-level athlete: a narrative review ANNALS OF JOINT JAN 30 2026 11 10.21037/aoj-25-40 11. Schroeder, GG; Hollyer, I; Raji, Y; Akhtar, M; Kaeding, CC; Spalding, T; Kuroda, R; Sherman, SL 25-Year trends in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Results from the biennial ACL Study Group survey from 1998 to 2023 JOURNAL OF ISAKOS JOINT DISORDERS & ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE FEB 2026 16 10.1016/j.jisako.2025.101039 12. Osawa, S; Inui, A; Mifune, Y; Yamaura, K; Yoshikawa, T; Shinohara, I; Kusunose, M; Tanaka, S; Takigami, S; Ehara, Y; Nakabayashi, D; Higashi, T; Wakamatsu, R; Hayashi, S; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Automated Classification of Baseball Pitching Phases Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence-Based Posture Estimation APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL NOV 16 2025 15 10.3390/app152212155 13. Feller, JA; Magnussen, RA; Sillanpää, P; Kuroda, R; Tompkins, MA; Vial, R; Agel, J; Arendt, EA Acceptable outcomes for isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction despite using higher thresholds for patella alta and regardless the value of tibial tubercle-trochlear groove distance and the degree of trochlear dysplasia-An international multicenter study JOURNAL OF ISAKOS JOINT DISORDERS & ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE DEC 2025 15 10.1016/j.jisako.2025.101028 14. Ehara, Y; Mifune, Y; Inui, A; Yamaura, K; Shinohara, I; Kusunose, M; Tanaka, S; Nakabayashi, D; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Potential Effect of Imeglimin on Mitochondrial Function in Subsynovial Connective Tissue of Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH 2025 OCT 26 2025 10.1002/jor.70090 15. Kato, T; Mifune, Y; Inui, A; Nishimoto, H; Mukohara, S; Yoshikawa, T; Shinohara, I; Furukawa, T; Tanaka, S; Kusunose, M; Hoshino, Y; Matsushita, T; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Effects of glutaminase 1 inhibitor on rotator cuff derived cells: a preliminary report in 12 patients BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS OCT 8 2025 26 10.1186/s12891-025-09105-w 16. Kusunose, M; Inui, A; Mifune, Y; Yamaura, K; Shinohara, I; Tanaka, S; Ehara, Y; Takigami, S; Osawa, S; Nakabayashi, D; Higashi, T; Wakamatsu, R; Hayashi, S; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Estimation of Forearm Pronation-Supination Angles Using MediaPipe and IMU Sensors: Performance Comparison and Interpretability Analysis of Machine Learning Models APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL SEP 29 2025 15 10.3390/app151910527 17. Katano, H; Sasaki, E; Nagai, K; Hashiguchi, N; Kaneko, H; Ishibashi, Y; Kuroda, R; Adachi, N; Ishijima, M; Tomita, M; Masumoto, J; Sekiya, I Distribution of interscan measurement error in AI-based 3D MRI analysis of knee cartilage thickness in osteoarthritis PLOS ONE AUG 7 2025 20 10.1371/journal.pone.0329610 18. Tokura, T; Matsushita, T; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Kanzaki, N; Hoshino, Y; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R SIRT1 antisense long noncoding RNA attenuates interleukin-1ß-induced osteoarthritic gene expression in human chondrocytes through its mRNA interaction SCIENTIFIC REPORTS JUL 2 2025 15 10.1038/s41598-025-06565-x 19. Otsuki, Y; Matsushita, T; Mori, A; Miyaji, N; Yamamoto, T; Kataoka, K; Sano, S; Nagata, N; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Kanzaki, N; Hoshino, Y; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Temsirolimus, a water-soluble mTOR inhibitor, alleviates osteoarthritic changes in human chondrocytes and mouse osteoarthritis models CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESEARCH NOV 2 2025 66 534 548 10.1080/03008207.2025.2521404 20. Shinohara, I; Furukawa, T; Inui, A; Mifune, Y; Yamaura, K; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Dynamic Analysis of Ultrasound Images of the Median Nerve Using Particle Image Velocimetry JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH SEP 2025 43 1673 1678 10.1002/jor.70009 21. Nagai, K; Matsushita, T; Zhang, SR; Hoshino, Y; Nakanishi, Y; Araki, D; Nishida, K; Kuroda, R Clinical outcomes following anatomic double-bundle ACL reconstruction in skeletally mature adolescent patients: Comparison to single-bundle procedure ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY JUL 2025 41 1 5 10.1016/j.asmart.2025.04.006 22. Kusunose, M; Mifune, Y; Inui, A; Yamaura, K; Furukawa, T; Kato, T; Kuroda, R Preoperative Increases in T2-Weighted Fat-Suppressed Magnetic Resonance Imaging Signal Intensities Associated With Advanced Tissue Degeneration and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Rotator Cuff Tears ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY JUN 2025 41 1705 1716 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.08.019 23. Shigemoto, R; Matsushita, T; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Nakanishi, Y; Yamamoto, T; Matsumoto, T; Kanzaki, N; Hoshino, Y; Kuroda, R Influence of limb position on femoral neck anteversion angle measurement during computed tomography imaging ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY APR 2025 40 29 34 10.1016/j.asmart.2025.04.003 24. Nagata, N; Matsushita, T; Watanabe, S; Nakanishi, Y; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Kanzaki, N; Hoshino, Y; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Appropriate patient selection based on joint line convergence angle minimizes the difference between the mechanical axis in the standing and supine positions after open-wedge high tibial osteotomy and distal tuberosity osteotomy JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH MAR 28 2025 20 10.1186/s13018-025-05711-5 25. Tanaka, S; Mifune, Y; Inui, A; Yamaura, K; Furukawa, T; Kato, T; Kusunose, M; Matsumoto, T; Matsushita, T; Kuroda, R Mitochondrial Dysfunction of the Subsynovial Connective Tissue in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH MAY 2025 43 1045 1053 10.1002/jor.26064 26. Ehara, Y; Inui, A; Mifune, Y; Yamaura, K; Kato, T; Furukawa, T; Tanaka, S; Kusunose, M; Takigami, S; Osawa, S; Nakabayashi, D; Hayashi, S; Matsumoto, T; Matsushita, T; Kuroda, R The Development and Validation of an Artificial Intelligence Model for Estimating Thumb Range of Motion Using Angle Sensors and Machine Learning: Targeting Radial Abduction, Palmar Abduction, and Pronation Angles APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL FEB 2025 15 10.3390/app15031296 27. Magnussen, RA; Feller, JA; Sillanpää, P; Kuroda, R; Tompkins, MA; Vial, R; Agel, J; Arendt, EA Articular cartilage damage is frequently noted at the time of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction and is associated with age and patellofemoral anatomy JOURNAL OF ISAKOS JOINT DISORDERS & ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE JUN 2025 12 10.1016/j.jisako.2025.100862 28. Kamachi, M; Kamada, K; Kanzaki, N; Yamamoto, T; Hoshino, Y; Inui, A; Nakanishi, Y; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Matsushita, T; Kuroda, R Using deep learning for ultrasound images to diagnose chronic lateral ankle instability with high accuracy ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY APR 2025 40 1 6 10.1016/j.asmart.2025.01.001 29. Shinohara, I; Inui, A; Murayama, M; Susuki, Y; Gao, Q; Chow, SKH; Mifune, Y; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R; Goodman, SB Quantification of Empty Lacunae in Tissue Sections of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Using YOLOv8 Artificial Intelligence Model JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS DEC 2024 112 10.1002/jbm.b.35512 30. Sano, S; Kanzaki, N; Kataoka, K; Nukuto, K; Yamamoto, T; Nakanishi, Y; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Hoshino, Y; Matsushita, T; Kuroda, R Clinical outcomes over 2 years following arthroscopic ankle lateral ligament repair with os subfibulare ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY JAN 2025 39 9 14 10.1016/j.asmart.2024.11.002 31. Shinohara, I; Inui, A; Hwang, K; Murayama, M; Susuki, Y; Uno, T; Gao, Q; Morita, M; Chow, SKH; Tsubosaka, M; Mifune, Y; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R; Goodman, SB Leveraging AI models for lesion detection in osteonecrosis of the femoral head and T1-weighted MRI generation from radiographs JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH MAR 2025 43 650 659 10.1002/jor.26026 32. Tokura, T; Nagai, K; Hoshino, Y; Okimura, K; Otsuki, Y; Nishida, K; Kanzaki, N; Matsushita, T; Kuroda, R Ramp lesions of the medial meniscus are associated with greater preoperative anterior knee laxity in anterior cruciate ligament injury KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY AUG 2025 33 2763 2770 10.1002/ksa.12530 33. Tokura, T; Hoshino, Y; Nagai, K; Nishida, K; Kanzaki, N; Matsushita, T; Kuroda, R A majority of the patient achieved both patient-acceptable symptom state and minimal clinically important difference of International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form score at one year after anatomical double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction JOURNAL OF ISAKOS JOINT DISORDERS & ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE DEC 2024 9 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100344 34. Mukohara, S; Mifune, Y; Inui, A; Nishimoto, H; Kurosawa, T; Yamaura, K; Shinohara, I; Hoshino, Y; Matsushita, T; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Assessing the Elasticity of the Flexor Pronator Muscles After Throwing Using Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE NOV 2024 12 10.1177/23259671241298001 35. Kamada, K; Hoshino, Y; Yamamoto, T; Kamachi, M; Kanzaki, N; Kuroda, R Diagnostic strategies for chronic lateral ankle instability: a narrative review ANNALS OF JOINT OCT 30 2024 9 10.21037/aoj-24-31 36. Goto, R; Matsushita, T; Ueda, Y; Shibata, Y; Miura, D; Ono, K; Kida, A; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Kanzaki, N; Hoshino, Y; Sakai, Y; Kuroda, R Quadriceps strength can improve twelve months after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy and opening wedge distal tibial tubercle osteotomy, particularly after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy KNEE DEC 2024 51 258 267 10.1016/j.knee.2024.09.013 37. Lucidi, GA; Zsidai, B; Giusto, JD; Kuroda, R; Irrgang, JJ; Samuelsson, K; Zaffagnini, S; Musahl, V Lateral meniscus root tear in anterior cruciate ligament injured patients is not associated with increased rotatory knee laxity: A quantitative pivot shift analysis JOURNAL OF ISAKOS JOINT DISORDERS & ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE DEC 2024 9 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.100319 38. Kamada, K; Matsushita, T; Yamashita, T; Matsumoto, T; Iwaguro, H; Kuroda, R; Sobajima, S Factors affecting the therapeutic effects of multiple intra-articular injections of platelet-rich-plasma for knee osteoarthritis ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY OCT 2024 38 43 48 10.1016/j.asmart.2024.09.006 39. Tokura, T; Matsushita, T; Nishida, K; Nagai, K; Kanzaki, N; Hoshino, Y; Matsumoto, T; Kuroda, R Younger age, hyperextended knee, concomitant meniscectomy and large prerevision anterior tibial translation are associated with graft failure after the revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ORTHOPAEDICS SEP 25 2024 11 10.1002/jeo2.70021
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