Prof. Yasutsugu Yukawa is Director of the Spine Center at Nagoya Kyoritsu Hospital and Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Wakayama Medical University, Japan. He obtained his MD and PhD from Nagoya University and completed advanced research training at Washington University in St. Louis, USA. A highly experienced spine surgeon, he has held leadership roles including Chief and Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Chubu Rosai Hospital. Prof. Yukawa has authored over 140 peer-reviewed international publications and delivered numerous invited lectures globally, reflecting his significant contributions to spine surgery and research.