A/Prof. Hideki Shigematsu
JAPAN
Moderator: Free Paper Session III (Tumor)
Session Chair/Moderator: APSS-SFG: New Evidence in AIS: Growth Prediction, Brace Weaning, and Alignment Strategies from the APSS-SFG Multicenter Studies
Session Chair: JSS-APSS Session: Treatment of Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD)
Lecture Topic: Outcomes of Separation Surgery for MSD — Is Less More?
Dr. Hideki Shigematsu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nara Medical University, Japan, specializing in spine and spinal cord surgery. His clinical expertise includes scoliosis correction, spinal tumors, cervical myelopathy, and degenerative spine disorders. Dr. Shigematsu is internationally recognized for his work in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, particularly the use of motor-evoked potentials (MEP) to enhance safety during complex spinal procedures. His research interests also include spinal alignment, fusion techniques, advanced spine imaging, osteoporosis screening, and surgical outcomes in elderly patients. An active member of the Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS), he completed the prestigious APOA-SICOT Spine Fellowship in Denmark and contributes extensively to multidisciplinary spine oncology care. Dr. Shigematsu has authored over 160 scientific publications and is widely regarded for advancing modern spinal cord monitoring protocols in Japan.