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NAME: Naohiro Shibuya

CREDENTIALS: DPM, MS, FACFAS

EMAIL: naohiro.shibuya@utrgv.edu

OFFICE PHONE: 956-296-2030

PRIMARY ACADEMIC TITLE: Clinical Professor

Dr. Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, FACFAS, is a prominent researcher and academic in the field of foot and ankle health/surgery, particularly focused on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and diabetes-related complications. He has made significant contributions to the understanding and development of techniques for the treatment of complex foot and ankle disorders, especially in high-risk patients. Dr. Shibuya’s research has spanned areas such as arthroscopic ligament repair, arthrodesis, and advancements in biomaterials for use in foot and ankle surgery. His studies emphasize evidence-based approaches, aiming to improve clinical outcomes and patient care. 
 
In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Shibuya is actively involved in publishing and editing scientific research. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and frequently collaborates with other experts in biomechanics and biomaterial science, investigating the integration of advanced technologies in foot and ankle procedures. Dr. Shibuya’s contributions to academic surgery are recognized through his leadership roles in professional organizations and editorial boards of medical journals. 
 
Dr. Shibuya’s work bridges clinical practice and research, contributing to innovations that enhance surgical techniques and patient recovery in the field of foot and ankle health. 

Health services research, epidemiology, and large data analysis in foot and ankle health/surgery 

Contribution to Science 
 
As a foot and ankle surgeon, most of his work is in the foot and ankle pathologies. Many of the manuscripts are written on the efficacy and safety of foot and ankle surgical procedures and pre/post-operative care regimens.  

  • 2012 Shibuya N, Jupiter DC, Clawson LC, La Fontaine J: Incorporation of bovine-based structural bone graft used in reconstructive foot surgery. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2012 Jan; 51(1): 30-3: PMID 22036147 
  • 2014 Shibuya N, Holloway BK, Jupiter DC. A Comparative Study of Incorporation Rates between Non-xenograft and Bovine-based Structural Bone Graft in Foot and Ankle Surgery. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2013 Mar;53(2):164-167. PMID: 24345708 
  • 2018 Shibuya N, Kyprios EM, Panchani PN, Martin LR, Thorud JC, Jupiter DC. Factors Associated With Early Loss of Hallux Valgus Correction. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 Mar - Apr;57(2):236-240. 29254849 
  • 2019 Shibuya N, Jasper J, Peterson B, Sessions J, Jupiter DC. Relationships Between First Metatarsal and Sesamoid Positions and Other Clinically Relevant Parameters for Hallux Valgus Surgery. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 Sep 25. pii: S1067-2516(19)30017-1. PMID: 31562061  

Also, the epidemiology of foot and ankle pathologies is often studied in our group. Namely, flatfoot, trauma, and general podiatric pathologies have been studied. 

  • 2012 Shibuya N, Frost CH, Campbell JD, Davis ML, Jupiter DC: Incidence of acute deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in foot and ankle trauma: analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2012 Jan;51(1): 63-8: PMID 22196459 
  • 2012 Jupiter DC, Shibuya N, Clawson LC, Davis ML: Lower Extremity Amputation in Foot and Ankle Trauma. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2012 May; 51(3): 317-22: PMID 22285499 
  • 2016 Shibuya N, Liu GT, Davis ML, Grossman JP, Jupiter DC. Risk Factors for Open Malleolar Fractures: An Analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank (2007 to 2011). J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Jan-Feb;55(1):94-8. PMID: 26403573 
  • 2018 Shibuya N, Patel H, Graney C, Jupiter DC. Factors associated with emergency room visits within 30 days of outpatient foot and ankle surgeries. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2018 Apr 11;31(2):157-160. PMID: 29706806 
Diabetes related pathologies are common in the foot and ankle, and our group has studied pathologies associated with diabetes. Those pathologies include Charcot neuroarthropathy, wound and bone healing complications within the diabetic population. 
  • 2008 Shibuya N, La Fontaine JB, Frania SJ: Alcohol-induced neuroarthropathy in the foot: A case series and review of literature. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2008 Mar-April; 47(2): 118-124: PMID 18312919 
  • 2011 LaFontaine J, Shibuya N, Sampson HW, Valderrama P: Trabecular quality and cellular characteristics of normal, diabetic, and Charcot bone. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2011 Nov;50(6):648-53: PMID 21705241 
  • 2013 Shibuya N, Humphers JM, Fluhman BL, Jupiter DC. Factors associated with nonunion, delayed union, and malunion in foot and ankle surgery in diabetic patients. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2013 Mar;52(2):207-11. PMID 23313498 
  • 2018 Shibuya N, Patel H, Graney C, Jupiter DC. Factors associated with emergency room visits within 30 days of outpatient foot and ankle surgeries. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2018 Apr 11;31(2):157-160. PMID: 29706806 

Complete List of Published Work in MyBibliography: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/collections/public/1xejevrBTgYY5VhWEx8nLgL/?sort=date&direction=ascending` 

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