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Papers

(The median citation count of Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica is 1. 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
AOTT special issue Editorial	31
Effects of isotretinoin and acitretin on neuroregeneration in experimental spinal cord injury	23
A new 4-strand tendon repair technique in a rabbit Achilles tendon model: Is 4 better than 6?	21
The role of multi-modal intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring in corrective surgeries for thoracic tuberculosis with kyphosis	16
Clinical outcomes of open-wedge corrective osteotomy using autogenous or allogenic bone grafts for malunited distal radius: A novel parameter for measuring the rate of bone union	14
Simultaneous arthroscopic treatment of adhesive capsulitis and rotator cuff tear: a retrospective analysis of clinical outcomes	13
Comparison of general and spinal anesthesia on outcomes of direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty: a prospective observational study	13
Treatment outcomes of concomitant ipsilateral neck and trochanteric fractures using Gamma3 nails with U-blade lag screws	12
A novel technique of tibial tuberosity fracture fixation with two knotless suture anchors in an adult: A case report and literature review	11
Bibliometric analysis of the Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica from 2013 to 2022	10
Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures Treated with Greater-Trochanter-Entry Antegrade Rigid Nail in Level 1 Trauma Center	9
The effect of preexisting radiographic hip osteoarthritis on the functional recovery after surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients	8
Knowledge and Awareness of Family Physicians as Key Stakeholders Regarding Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip and the Nationwide Screening Program	8
Reduced ankle strength and dorsiflexion joint motion after surgical treatment of Myerson type b Lisfranc injuries: A controlled study	8
YouTube provides insufficient information on patellofemoral instability	8
Which lumbar vertebra should be the lowest level of fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis of Lenke types 5 and 6?	8
Single lag-screw–augmented dorsal plating yields superior union and lower costs in first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis	8
Acute bilateral extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture following bilateral displaced distal radius fracture: A case report	7
The changing landscape of spinal injuries: A narrative review	7
Two-stage treatment of extremity deformities associated with thrombocytopenia-absent radius syndrome	7
Role of Piezo2/P2X7/MG pathway in synaptic plasticity and analgesic effects of massage therapy in cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: A preclinical study in animal models	6
Erratum	6
Giant-cell rich osteosarcoma: A report of 3 cases depicting a diagnostic challenge requiring serious attention	6
Clinical efficacy of Endobutton combined with mini-plate in the treatment of Neer IIB (IIC) type distal clavicle fracture	6
Comparative evaluation of large language model–based chatbots in a septic arthritis scenario: ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity	5

Adaptation and validation of the Turkish version of the Quality of Life Profile for Spinal Deformities in idiopathic scoliosis	5
A new scoring system for predicting cut-out risk in patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation	5
Radiographical and clinical results of a new conservative treatment algorithm in Legg-Calvè-Perthes disease: A retrospective study	5
Intraoperative determination of the risky angles and safe distances for preventing deep femoral artery injury during proximal femoral nailing for hip fractures in Asian people	5
Preliminary results of clinical, biochemical, and radiological investigation into the oxidative status in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy	5
Intervertebral disc regeneration – Is it possible?	5
Functional and Radiological Outcomes of Resurfacing Capitate Pyrocarbon Implantation after Proximal Row Carpectomy in Advanced Wrist Osteoarthritis	5
Effect of clinician’s experience and expertise on the inter- and intra-observer reliability of the computed tomography-based classification systems in posterior malleolus fractures	5
Comparison of artificial intelligence algorithm for the diagnosis of hip fracture on plain radiography with decision-making physicians: a validation study	5
Acute kidney injury after major orthopedic surgery: A retrospective study of frequency and related risk factors	5
Predicting mechanical complications in adult spinal deformity patients with postoperative proportioned and moderately disproportioned alignment	5
The effects of prophylactic tadalafil use on VEGF expression in the rabbit model of steroid-induced femoral head avascular necrosis	5
Clinical outcomes of distraction (gap) arthroplasty as an alternative to arthrodesis for septic hand arthritis with osteomyelitis	5
Application of mesh plate for the treatment of an osteochondral fracture of the medial femoral condyle with medial wall fracture: A case report	5
Prognostic factors and real-life applicability of prognostic models for patients with bone metastases of carcinoma	5
Neuroma as an unusual complication of transarticular lateral release and distal chevron metatarsal osteotomy for hallux valgus: A case report	5
Erratum	5
Soft tissue recurrence in giant cell tumor of bone: Risk factors and radiological and histopathological features	4
Advancing pediatric bone sarcoma care: navigating complications and innovating solutions in limb salvage and reconstruction–why, when, and how to treat limb length inequalities	4
Investigation into a new denervation model of the sciatic nerve zones in rats: Selective motor or sensorial denervation	4
Application of patient-specific surgical guides in foot and ankle surgery	4
Assessing The Ability of ChatGPT 5.2 to Answer Patient Questions Regarding Hip Avascular Necrosis	4
Computed tomography–guided radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of intra-articular proximal femoral osteoid osteoma	4
Management preferences of orthopedic surgeons in developmental dysplasia of the hip under 1 year of age in Türkiye: Results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey	4
Minimally invasive (ring forceps) versus open Achilles tendon repair: A retrospective comparison of ultrasonographic and functional outcomes	4
Destructive disasters, trauma, crush syndrome, and beyond	4
Osteosynthesis with a muscle advancement for a severely retracted greater tuberosity avulsion fracture: a case report	4
MRI-based evaluation of tibial tunnel proximity to the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus in remnant-preserving anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction	4
The initial response of a local hospital in the earthquake zone during the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes: Injuries and challenges	3
Outcomes of repaired and intact rotator cable in large posterosuperior rotator cuff ruptures	3
Implementation of a Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Protocol for the Knee: A Case Series from Türkiye	3
Perioperative risk factor analysis for mortality in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty: A national database study from Türkiye	3
Correspondence on “exploring the role of artificial intelligence in turkish orthopedic progression exams”	3
Analysis of risk factors for amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a cohort study from a tertiary center	3
Metal ion levels after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing: A single-center longitudinal study of Chinese patients	3
The Effect of cam and pincer morphology on hamstring injury rates and return to play in elite young male football players	3
Prevalence and associated risk factors of neck pain in the Turkish population: A population-based study	3
Bilateral fracture of anterior tibial tuberosity with complete patellar tendon rupture in an adolescent patient	3
Functional outcome comparison of single-radius and multi-radius femur in total knee arthroplasty	3
Comparison of augmentation effects of medial buttress plate versus trochanteric lag screw in the cannulated screw fixation of Pauwels type III femoral neck fractures: A retrospective clinical study	3
A technical trick for extracting a stingray spine from hand: a case report	3
The effect of chronic renal failure on survival after nontraumatic lower extremity amputation	3
Comparison of 4 surgical approaches in pediatric Gartland type 3 supracondylar humerus fractures treated by open reduction and pinning: A multicenter study	3
From the Editor	3
A comprehensive review of scapulothoracic abnormal motion (STAM): evaluation, classification, and treatment strategies	2
Morphometric measurements for potential dangers of anterior intra-pelvic approach in women: A cadaveric study	2
Effect of the low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy on healing of Achilles tendinopathy in a rat model	2
Dose-dependent effects of estrogen-enriched bone cement on membrane quality in the Masquelet technique: experimental rat model	2
Rim plate fixation for a rare fracture pattern of the lateral femoral condyle: A case report	2
Surgical findings and timing in re-exploration of free flaps in extremity reconstruction	2

Retrospective clinicopathological analysis of 193 cases of bone and soft tissue tumors in the foot and ankle	2
Outcomes of scaphocapitate fusion versus proximal row carpectomy in advanced-stage Kienböck’s disease	2
Letter to the Editor: Clinical Effect of Posterior-Only Approach Debridement, Intervertebral Fusion, and Internal Fixation for Upper Thoracic Tuberculosis	2
An investigation into the cellular-level adverse effects of tourniquet use on the infrapatellar fat pad in primary total knee arthroplasty: A prospective randomized study	2
Psychological correlates of pain catastrophizing and disability in patients with Achilles tendinopathy: The roles of resilience and psychological inflexibility	2
Biomechanical comparison of locking femoral neck plate versus cannulated screws with or without a medial buttress plate in Pauwels type 3 femoral neck fractures	2
The relationship between pain and activity participation, quality of life and depression symptoms in traumatic hand injuries	2
Age-dependent associations between spinopelvic alignment and foot axes: A retrospective radiographic study	2
Which implant for Pauwels type 2 femoral neck fractures: a biomechanical study	2
Is single-stage minimally invasive plate fixation safe in open distal radius fractures with metadiaphyseal involvement?: Retrospective evaluation of 54 patients	2
Combined coracoclavicular ligament and transacromial capsule reconstruction for chronic acromioclavicular joint instability: clinical and radiological outcomes	2
Review of the treatment options and results of earthquake-related pelvic injuries after the Türkiye earthquake on 6th February	2
Biomechanical effect of increased number of suture strands on rotator cuff repair in a bovine model	2
Percutaneous mesh-container-plasty versus percutaneous kyphoplasty in the treatment of malignant thoracolumbar compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study	2
Investigating the magnetic resonance imaging cross-section area that best correlates with intraoperative hamstring autograft size	2
The role of 3-dimensional printed models in the management of the distal radius fractures	2
Investigation into the effect of systemic single high-dose erythropoietin on the healing of Achilles tendons in rats	2
Lower extremity length discrepancy solution by modified drilling epiphysiodesis and anthropological prediction methods: long-term results	2
Analysis of predictive factors for post-traumatic osteoarthritis and poor outcomes in acetabular fractures treated surgically	2
Effect of transported segment size on the new bone formation of the rabbit femur in the Ilizarov bone transport method	2
Button-related finger injuries in textile workers: the hidden danger of the industry	2
A novel atlantoaxial subluxation fixation technique combining transarticular screws with transverse rod and Gallie’s wires: A report of two cases	2
Relationship between scapular body morphology and rotator cuff tears: a threedimensional computed tomography study	2
The effects of remnant-preserving anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on proprioception: A prospective comparative study	2
Analysis of the factors affecting mortality after non-traumatic major lower extremity amputations	2
Editorial	1
Gonarthrosis Advisor vs ChatGPT-5: quality and readability of artificial intelligence–generated patient education for knee osteoarthritis	1
Predictive value of shock indices in 30-day mortality for elderly hip fracture patients: a retrospective cohort study	1
Clinical and radiological results of early pin removal in pediatric radial neck fractures treated with stepwise percutaneous leverage technique	1
Assessment of 3-dimensional acetabular coverage based on acetabular sector angles following periacetabular osteotomy: long-term clinical, radiological, and survivorship outcomes	1
Combined subscapularis and supraspinatus tears markedly increase the risk of long head of the biceps tendon pathology	1
Comparison of anterior suprascapular nerve block versus interscalane nerve block in terms of diaphragm paralysis in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a prospective randomized clinical study	1
Upholding ethical standards in submissions and peer review	1
Total femoral replacement for oncologic indications: Functional outcomes, complications, and implant survival rates	1
Surgical outcomes of cable plate fixation in treatment of Vancouver type B1 and type C periprosthetic femoral fractures: a retrospective case series	1
Assessment of fibrillin-2 and elastin gene polymorphisms in patients with a traumatic Achilles tendon rupture: Is Achilles tendon rupture a genetic disease?	1
Predictive factors associated with thirty-day mortality in geriatric patients with hip fractures	1
Comparison of clinical outcomes of enoxaparin and aspirin for postoperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hip fractures	1
Comparison of the effects of ultrasound-guided steroid injection and anatomic landmark-guided injection on pain and disability in greater trochanteric pain syndrome	1
Simultaneous total hip and knee arthroplasties in hemophilic arthropathy: series of 5 cases	1
Evaluation of the reliability of novel pelvic X-ray assessment software: CalculOrther	1
In silico assessment of talus osteochondral lesion size and location on biomechanical load distribution using tilted talar dome planes	1
Popliteal artery injury following total knee arthroplasty due to a very rare variant of the popliteal artery: A case report of an unusual complication	1
Iatrogenic injury to the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery during intertrochanteric fracture fixation: a case report of guide pin-related vascular complication	1
Management of calcific myonecrosis using vacuum sealing drainage: A rare case report and 5-year follow-up	1
Intraoperative fluoroscopic safety assessment of femoral head implants with 3-dimensional risk parameters to minimize cut-out	1
Self-assessment of range of motion in patients undergoing surgery for a unilateral shoulder condition	1
Conservative treatment for idiopathic frozen shoulder: Is supervised neglect the answer? A systematic review	1
Dose-independent adverse effects of corticosteroid injections on rotator cuff healing in a rat model	1
From the Editor	1
Enhancing accuracy and efficiency in upper extremity disability assessments: development and testing of a desktop application	1
The effect of onlay cortical fibula strut grafts on biomechanical features of Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures	1
The impact of acromial morphology on the localization and size of calcific tendonitis in the rotator cuff	1
Feasibility of diagnosing osteoporosis using routine computed tomography scans for hip fractures: Correlation with histopathological diagnosis of head and neck regions	1
Personalizing adult spinal deformity surgery through multimodal artificial intelligence	1
Minimial clinically important difference values in distal metaphyseal ulnar shortening for ulnar impaction syndrome and assessment of the relationship between level of the osteotomy and bone union t	1
Anesthesia for vertebral compression fractures treated with percutaneous kyphoplasty: Comparison of erector spinae plane block, extrapedicular infiltration anesthesia, and conventional local infiltrat	1
Presence of sacralized lumbar vertebra predisposes to adjacent level lumbar disc degeneration: A cross-sectional study	1
A new configuration of lateral-pin fixation for pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture: A biomechanical analysis	1
Closed versus medial open reduction in the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip under age 1: A retrospective comparative study	1
A new classification for combined greater tuberosity fracture and anterior shoulder dislocation: A study of fracture configurations and displacement after reduction	1
Predictive factors for the development of Gartland type IV supracondylar humerus fractures: a prospective clinical study	1
Histological and scanning electron microscopy investigation of the effects of titanium surface modifications on osseointegration in rabbits	1
From the Editor	1
Determining threshold values for success after surgical treatment of lumbar spondylodiscitis using quality of life scores	1
Amputation surgery is associated with a higher risk of malpractice in cases of traumatic amputation: retrospective analyses of extremity amputation malpractice litigation	1
Adrenomedullin has no effect on segmental bone defect healing but increases bone mineral density in rat model	1
An unusual case of pediatric cervical myelopathy due to congenital spinal canal stenosis	1
Effects of traumatic brain injury on vascular response and fracture healing: an experimental study in a rat model	1
Ultrasonography-guided percutaneous release of A3 pulley of the fifth finger to treat trigger finger: Description of the technique, with reference to a specific case	1
Venous thromboembolism in orthopedic surgery: Global guidelines	1
“Think before you speak, read before you think”	1
Routine histopathological examination of femoral heads and incidental metastatic bone disease in hip arthroplasty	1
Medical care following earthquakes: Clinical, organizational, and logistic challenges	1
Examination of the coexistence of scoliosis and hallux valgus in females	1
Wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation in the treatment of Mayo IIB olecranon fractures	1
The relationship between joint health, kinesiophobia, physical activity level, and functional capacity in hemophilia patients: a case-control study	1
The effect of electrical bone stimulation on bone union in foot and ankle injuries: A scoping review	1
The effectiveness of arthroscopic irrigation and debridement in the management of septic arthritis following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	1
Challenging aggressive surgical strategies in extraabdominal desmoid tumors: Is tumor volume the missing key?	1