OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Orthopedic Clinics of North America is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis	24
Augmented Reality in Orthopedic Practice and Education	23
Calcaneal Fractures—Which Approach for Which Fracture?	21
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy	18
Acromion and Scapular Spine Fractures Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty	14
The Current State of the Residency Match	13
Anterior Supine Intermuscular Total Hip Arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgery Center Versus Hospitalization	12
Cauda Equina Syndrome	12
Compartment Syndrome in High-Energy Tibial Plateau Fractures	11
Postoperative Epidural Hematoma	11
Functional Component Positioning in Total Hip Arthroplasty and the Role of Robotic-Arm Assistance in Addressing Spinopelvic Pathology	11
Management of Acute Rotator Cuff Tears	11
Heterotopic Ossification after Trauma	10
Technological Advances in Spine Surgery	9
Physician Wellness in Orthopedic Surgery	9
Predicting Corrosion Damage in the Human Body Using Artificial Intelligence	8
The Role of Mentoring in the Professional Identity Formation of Medical Students	8
Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma	8
Complications After Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty	8
Instability After Total Hip Arthroplasty and the Role of Advanced and Robotic Technology	8
Converting Ankle Arthrodesis to a Total Ankle Arthroplasty	8
The Syndesmosis, Part I	8
Managing Geriatric Patients with Falls and Fractures	7
Upper Cervical Trauma	7
The Syndesmosis, Part II	7

Complications Associated with the Surgical Management of Hallux Rigidus	7
Peripheral Nerve Block Complications in Children	7
Peripheral Nerve Management in Extremity Amputations	7
Physical and Mental Demand During Total Hip Arthroplasty	7
Remplissage for Anterior Shoulder Instability	7
Contemporary Robotic Systems in Total Knee Arthroplasty	7
Management of Geriatric Elbow Injury	6
Cast-Related Complications	6
Complications Associated with Peripheral Nerve Blocks	6
Acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Median Nerve Neurapraxia	6
Factors Influencing Appropriate Implant Selection and Position in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty	6
Classification and Management of Periprosthetic Patella Fractures	6
The Utility of Chlorhexidine Cloth Use for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Total Hip Arthroplasty and Surgical as well as Basic Science Applications	5
Sepsis and Total Joint Arthroplasty	5
Incidence, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management of Peripheral Nerve Injuries Following Shoulder Arthroplasty	4
Management of Periprosthetic Bone Cysts After Total Ankle Arthroplasty	4
Osteonecrosis of the Knee	4
Common Complications of Distal Radial Fractures	4
Pediatric Orthopedics	4
Treatment of B1 Distal Periprosthetic Femur Fractures	4
Management of Gout in the Hand and Wrist	4
The Insidious Effects of Childhood Obesity on Orthopedic Injuries and Deformities	4
Orthopedic Versus Podiatric Care of the Foot and Ankle	4
Decision-Making and Management of Proximal Humerus Nonunions	4
Importance of Advocacy from the Orthopedic Surgeon	4
Preventing the Impact of Hyperglycemia and Diabetes on Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty	4
Clinical Evidence of Current Irrigation Practices and the Use of Oral Antibiotics to Prevent and Treat Periprosthetic Joint Infection	3
Troubleshooting Robotics During Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty	3
Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries	3
Digital Nerve Reconstruction	3
Implant Selection for Proximal Humerus Fractures	3
Surgical Treatment of Foot Drop: Patient Evaluation and Peripheral Nerve Treatment Options	3
Radial Nerve Injury in Humeral Shaft Fracture	3
Modified Lapidus Procedure and Hallux Valgus	3
Treatment of Geriatric Acetabular Fractures—A Concise Review of the Literature	3
Nerve Injuries Following Total Hip Arthroplasty	3
Advances in Cartilage Repair	3
Management of Scapular Tumors	2
Perioperative Analgesia in Spine Surgery	2
Managing the Patient with Peripheral Vascular Disease before Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery	2
Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Patients at Risk for Acute Compartment Syndrome	2
Management of Failed Rotator Cuff Repairs: A Review	2
Elevated Pre-operative D-Dimer Levels Do Not Impact the Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty	2
Emerging Technologies in Shoulder Arthroplasty	2
A Review on Management of Insufficiency Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum	2
Compartment Syndrome of the Foot	2
Plantar Plate Repair for Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability of the Lesser Toes	2
Current Concepts on the Clinical and Economic Impact of Periprosthetic Joint Infections	2
The Use of Proximal Femur Replacement for the Management of Oncologic Lesions in the Proximal Femur	2
Extreme Nailing or Less Invasive Plating of Lower Extremity Periarticular Fractures	2

Management of Proximal Humeral Oncologic Lesions	2
A Review of Periprosthetic Tibial Fractures	2
Vascular Injuries During Hip and Knee Replacement	2
Malrotation of Long Bones	2
Perioperative Management in Shoulder Arthroplasty	2
Diagnosis and Treatment Options of Abductor Insufficiency After Total Hip Replacement	2
Posttraumatic Soft Tissue Coverage of the Lower Leg for the Orthopedic Surgeon	2
Nerve Injuries in Total Knee Arthroplasty	2
Treating Sleep Disorders After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty	2
Surgical Skills Training Using Simulation for Basic and Complex Hip and Knee Arthroplasty	2
Risk Factors, Management, and Prognosis of Brachial Plexopathy Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty	2
Compartment Syndrome After Hip and Knee Arthroplasty	2
Giant Cell Tumor of the Distal Radius	2
A Pathway for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis	2
Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Reconstruction Review Article	2
Soft Tissue Management in Shoulder Arthroplasty	2
Soft Tissue Procedures in the Multiply Operated on Knee Replacement Patient	2
Intraoperative Navigation and Robotics in Pediatric Spinal Deformity	2
Intraoperative Imaging Challenges During Pelvic Ring Disruptions and Acetabular Fracture Surgery	2
Opioid Use Patterns After Primary Total Knee Replacement	2
Severity and Outcome of Neurologic Deficits in Patients with Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis	2