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Development of arthrogenic joint contracture as a result of pathological changes in remobilized rat knees by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Kawamata, Seiichi, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…ABSTRACT This study aimed to elucidate how rats recover from immobilization‐induced knee joint contracture. Rats’ right knees were immobilized by an external…”
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Formation process of joint contracture after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in rats by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Minamimoto, Kengo, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…Knee joint contracture is often induced by anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, the temporal and spatial arthrofibrotic changes following…”
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A rat model of arthrofibrosis developed after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without rigid joint immobilization by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Minamimoto, Kengo, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…: Complications including arthrofibrosis have been reported after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) even under accelerated rehabilitation. To…”
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The effects of immobilization duration on joint contracture formation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in rats by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…Both myogenic and arthrogenic factors contribute to contracture formation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. However, effects of…”
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Mechanical properties within and beyond the physiological length of the semitendinosus muscle of knee-immobilized rats by Minamimoto, Kengo, Ozawa, Junya, Kaneguchi, Akinori, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…The effects of immobilization on passive muscle mechanical properties are inconsistent between studies. Here, we investigated the mechanical properties of…”
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The effects of the amount of weight bearing on articular cartilage early after ACL reconstruction in rats by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Yamaoka, Kaoru, Ozawa, Junya

“…Osteoarthritis that develops after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a critical issue. We examined the effects of the amount of weight bearing…”
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Morphological and biomechanical adaptations of skeletal muscle in the recovery phase after immobilization in a rat by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Minamimoto, Kengo, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…Range of motion restriction following immobilization is spontaneously recovered at least in part by remobilization. However, the mechanisms underlying how…”
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Bilateral muscle atrophy after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in rats: Protective effects of anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Umehara, Takuya, Yamaoka, Kaoru, Ozawa, Junya

“…•After ACL reconstruction, bilateral muscle atrophy is observed.•Effective treatment strategies for muscle atrophy have not been established.•Anti-inflammatory…”
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Effects of hindlimb suspension on development of proximal and distal femur morphological abnormalities in growing rats by Ozawa, Junya, Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ezumi, Shun, Maeno, Takuma, Iwazawa, Jukiya, Minanimoto, Kengo, Ikeda, Airi

“…Although morphological abnormalities of the femur are known predisposing factors for numerous musculoskeletal disorders, the etiology of these abnormalities is…”
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Conflicting time-dependent effects of treadmill exercise on joint contracture after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in rats by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…We examined the time-dependent differences in the effects of treadmill exercise on joint contracture after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction…”
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The combined effects of treadmill exercise and steroid administration on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction-induced joint contracture and muscle atrophy in rats by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Takahashi, Akira, Shimoe, Atsuhiro, Hayakawa, Momoka, Yamaoka, Kaoru, Ozawa, Junya

“…•Rehabilitation protocols following ACL reconstruction have not been established.•We examined the combined effects of exercise therapy and steroid…”
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Three-week joint immobilization increases anterior-posterior laxity without alterations in mechanical properties of the anterior cruciate ligament in the rat knee by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Minamimoto, Kengo, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…Although knee immobilization may deteriorate the mechanical parameters of the anterior cruciate ligament, such as stiffness and failure strength, it is unknown…”
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Effects of joint immobilization and treadmill exercise on marrow adipose tissue and trabecular bone after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the rat proximal tibial epiphysis by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Yamaoka, Kaoru, Ozawa, Junya

“…Marrow adipose tissue (MAT) adversely affects bone metabolism under certain conditions. Although mechanical stress is an important factor in regulating MAT and…”
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Effects of Joint Immobilization and Treadmill Exercise on Articular Cartilage After ACL Reconstruction in Rats by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…Background: The development of osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) is an important issue. However, the appropriate…”
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Effects of Each Phase of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery on Joint Contracture in Rats by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Minamimoto, Kengo, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…Although anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery is known to cause joint contracture, the mechanisms of this process are unknown. We aimed to assess…”
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Nitric oxide synthase inhibitor L-NG-nitroarginine methyl ester (L-NAME) attenuates remobilization-induced joint inflammation by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Minamimoto, Kengo, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…Shortly after joint remobilization, inflammation is induced in the joint and aggravates joint contracture via subsequent fibrosis. However, the mechanisms…”
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The Effects of Corticosteroid Administration and Treadmill Exercise on Marrow Adipose Tissue and Trabecular Bone after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Rats by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Yamaoka, Kaoru, Ozawa, Junya

“…We aimed to investigate the effects of short-term corticosteroid administration after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction on marrow adipose tissue…”
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Effects of Weight Bearing on Marrow Adipose Tissue and Trabecular Bone after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the Rat Proximal Tibial Epiphysis by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Yamaoka, Kaoru, Ozawa, Junya

“…The effects of mechanical unloading after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction on bone and marrow adipose tissue (MAT) are unclear. We investigated…”
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Nociception contributes to the formation of myogenic contracture in the early phase of adjuvant‐induced arthritis in a rat knee by Kaneguchi, Akinori, Ozawa, Junya, Moriyama, Hideki, Yamaoka, Kaoru

“…ABSTRACT It is unknown how joint contracture is generated in inflamed joints. This study aimed to clarify the role of nociception on the formation of joint…”
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Analysis of Gene Expression in Experimental Pressure Ulcers in the Rat with Special Reference to Inflammatory Cytokines by Kurose, Tomoyuki, Hashimoto, Masakazu, Ozawa, Junya, Kawamata, Seiichi

“…Pressure ulcers have been investigated in a few animal models, but the molecular mechanisms of pressure ulcers are not well understood. We hypothesized that…”
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