OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Prosthetics and Orthotics International 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Pectus Carinatum Evaluation Questionnaire used in patients with pectus carinatum treated with compression orthosis	25
Functional outcome of a patient after hip disarticulation due to an infection 10 years after limb salvage surgery for osteosarcoma: A case report	22
Prosthesis nonuse and discontinuation in United States veterans with major limb amputation: Results of a national survey	20
A community-based adapted exercise program to increase quality of life and self-efficacy among adults with physical disabilities: A mixed-method study	19
Factors affecting successful prosthetic use after hemipelvectomy and hip disarticulation amputations: Five-year experience from a tertiary prosthetic rehabilitation center	17
A systematic review on cross-cultural validations and psychometric solidity of the orthotics and prosthetics user survey	17
Barriers and facilitators to lower extremity orthotic compliance in the pediatric population: A scoping review of the literature	14
Comparison of multiple 3D scanners to capture foot, ankle, and lower leg morphology	14
Investigation of the validity and reliability of the 3-meter backward walk test in high functional level adults with lower limb amputation	14
A feasibility study of application of purpose-design frame and 3-D clinical ultrasound in assessment and design of spinal orthoses for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis	14
Could trochanteric pelvic stabilization be removed from the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis brace? A prospective pilot study	14
Prosthesis for bilateral equinus foot: A case study	13
In Memoriam: Willem Eisma, 1938–2023	12
Categorization and recommendations for outcome measures for lower limb absence by an expert panel	11
Clinician perspectives on postamputation pain assessment and rehabilitation interventions	9
The effect of orthosis management on joint instability in knee joint disease: A systematic review	9
Improvements in disability and function in people with lower-limb amputation one year after prosthesis osseointegration	9
Carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses in impaired populations: A systematic review	9
Prescription practices for rigid ankle-foot orthoses among UK orthotists	8
Translation and validation of the Malay version of modified orthotics and prosthetics users’ survey	8
Design and testing of a simple quick connect for a prosthetic liner tether	8
Impact of PPAM aid use on the time to prosthetic limb delivery in patients with unilateral transtibial amputation: A retrospective analysis	7
Exploration of outcome measures for assessing orthotic intervention in upper extremity peripheral nerve injuries: 2 case reports	7
The impact of posture correction bands on the respiratory function of healthy adults in their twenties: The difference between men and women	6
Comparison of plantar pressure distribution in underweight, normal, overweight, and obese adolescents: A cross-sectional study evaluation of plantar pressure in adolescents	6

The effect of exercise interventions on gait outcomes in subacute and chronic rehabilitation from lower-limb amputation: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Out-of-pocket costs and affordability of upper limb prostheses	6
Development of a prosthetic fit and alignment assessment (ProFit) in persons with post-traumatic transtibial amputation	6
Lower limb prosthesis users’ perceptions of everyday life—A phenomenographic study	6
Effects of ankle-foot orthoses on different gait patterns in children with spastic cerebral palsy: A statistical parametric mapping study	6
The systematic and participatory development of a patient decision aid about terminal devices for people with upper limb absence: The PDA-TULA	6
Impact of night orthotic managements on gastroc-soleus complex tightness in pediatric with flexible flatfoot: Systematic review	5
The effects of a custom foot orthosis on dynamic plantar pressure in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial	5
Satisfaction of individuals with partial-hand amputations after they were fitted with cosmetic silicone prostheses	5
Rasch validation of the German translation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility short forms in people with lower limb amputation	5
When best is not always best	5
Efficacy of rehabilitation after provision of ICRC lower limb prostheses in low-income and middle-income countries: A quantitative assessment from Myanmar	5
The Kenevo microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee compared with non–microprocessor-controlled knees in individuals older than 65 years in Sweden: A cost-effectiveness and budget-impact analysis	5
Efficacy of hinged and carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy and drop-foot gait pattern	5
Demographic and clinical characteristics of children with limb loss in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study	5
Effects of a microprocessor-controlled ankle-foot unit on energy expenditure, quality of life, and postural stability in persons with transtibial amputation: An unblinded, randomized, controlled, cros	5
Lived experience of children and adolescents with lower-limb loss who used a prosthesis: A qualitative study	5
Business practices efficiency: Impact of integrating digital technology on clinical P&O practices	5
Sex and gender differences in upper extremity prosthesis rejection: A review of literature	4
Management of severe congenital femoral deficiency: Does surgical intervention enhance prosthetic function?	4
Improvements in hand functions and changes in proximal muscle activities in myoelectric prosthetic hand users at home: a case series	4
Use of machine learning in the field of prosthetics and orthotics: A systematic narrative review	4
Orthosis use and ambulation in adults with myelomeningocele after orthotic management from childhood	4
Design and evaluation of a hip prosthesis simulator: A technical note	4
Improving access to prosthetic limbs in Germany: An explorative review	4
Prevalence pattern, phenotypic manifestation, and descriptive genetics of congenital limb deficiencies in Pakistan	4
Improved Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores after myoelectric arm orthosis use at home in chronic stroke: A retrospective study	4
Quantitative methods used to evaluate balance, postural control, and the fear of falling in lower limb prosthesis users: A systematic review	4
Artificial intelligence and authorship	4
Transfemoral interface considerations: A clinical consensus practice guideline	4
A new scoliosis brace padding method based on trunk asymmetry for scoliosis treatment	4
Novel testing system to determine shoe mechanical properties	4
Effects of online education on prosthetics orthotics education during COVID-19	4
Validity, reliability, and Rasch analysis of the orthotics and prosthetics users' survey: Turkish version of the lower-extremity functional status	3
Evaluating the effect of equipping an unloading knee orthosis with local muscle vibrators on clinical parameters, muscular activation level, and medial contact force in patients with medial knee osteo	3
The preliminary results of physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises on spine joint position sense in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized controlled trial	3
Amputation and prosthetics of the lower extremity: The 2020 Dutch evidence-based multidisciplinary guideline	3
Fostering integration among students with different backgrounds using an orthotic community service program	3
The effect of time to amputation on medical costs accrued during the first twelve months after injury—A California workers’ compensation claims study	3
Importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: A call to action to accelerate progress	3
Comparing the effects of University of California Biomechanics Laboratory and custom-made semi-rigid insole on pedobarographic parameters in pediatric flexible flat foot	3
Does thermoplastics' thickness influence joint stabilization and movement coordination? An inferential study of wrist orthoses	3
Effect of transtibial prosthesis weight on the contralateral knee joint in relation to the risk of osteoarthritis	3
Running footstrike pattern effect on lower extremity work in an individual with transtibial amputation	3
Progress in muscle strength of the reconstructed knee and quality of life of the patient after knee rotationplasty: A case report	3
A single-subject comparison of functional outcomes between lower limb salvage vs. transtibial amputation through sequential participation in a fall-prevention program	3
The effectiveness of graded motor imagery and its components on phantom limb pain in amputated patients: A systematic review	3
The need for prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation inclusion in early pediatric intervention centers in India: A viewpoint	3
The mechanical failure of locally manufactured prosthetic feet from the Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation (JJCDR), Sri Lanka	3
The Art and the Science	3

Comparison of thicknesses of talar cartilage, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius muscles between high-activity patients with unilateral traumatic transtibial amputation and nonamputated individuals:	3
Perceived shared decision-making among patients undergoing lower-limb amputation and their care teams: A qualitative study	3
Mobility scooters: specific legislation is urgently needed in Italy and Europe for their circulation in public areas	2
A finite element analysis of load distribution during donning and orthostatic posture in the ITOP hybrid subischial socket	2
Adaptation, reliability, and validation of the Turkish version of the Bad Sobernheim Stress Questionnaire-Deformity in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis	2
Residual limb support devices on wheelchairs for people with transtibial amputations: A scoping review and survey of rehabilitation professionals in Nova Scotia	2
Low-cost prosthetic feet for underserved populations: A comparison of gait analysis and mechanical stiffness	2
Relationship between phantom limb pain, function, and psychosocial health in individuals with lower-limb loss	2
Functional use of esthetic hand prosthesis: A patient's perspective	2
Actual prosthetic usage in relation to functional outcomes and wearing time in individuals with below-elbow amputation	2
Effect of pregnancy on anthropometrics, comfort, and functional performance for women living with transfemoral limb loss: Case report	2
The effect of a modified elastic band orthosis on gait and balance in stroke survivors	2
Exploring the rationale for prescribing ankle–foot orthoses and supramalleolar orthoses in children with cerebral palsy: A narrative synthesis of rationale statements	2
Biomechanical determinants of top running speeds in para-athletes with unilateral transfemoral amputation	2
The effect of brace use on balance in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis	2
Biomechanical comparison of a 3D-printed prosthetic foot with conventional feet in people with transtibial amputation: A prospective cohort study	2
A content comparison of 4 commonly used adult upper limb amputee outcome measurements with application of the refinements of International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health linking	2
Fibular hemimelia and risk of patellar dislocations: A case series	2
Transtibial prosthetic socket fitting: Australian prosthetist perspectives on primary challenges, management strategies, and opportunities for workflow and technological innovation	2
Does medial calcaneal wedge improve static balance and load distribution in young adults with pronated foot?	2
Improving shared decision-making for prosthetic care: A qualitative needs assessment of prosthetists and new lower-limb prosthesis users	2
Feasibility of repeated session error-augmentation gait training for people with nontraumatic transtibial amputation	2
Prosthetic and orthotic students' perceptions on online courses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan	2
Color-matching techniques for creating esthetic hand and finger prostheses	2
Remote fit wrist braces through artificial intelligence	2