OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics-Part B 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
Casting, elastic intramedullary nailing, or external fixation in pediatric tibial shaft fractures: which is the most appropriate treatment? A multicenter study	14
Investigation of health-related quality of life and caregiver burden following hip reconstructive surgery in nonambulatory children with cerebral palsy: a prospective observational study	11
Response to letter to the editor regarding ‘Analysis of risk factors for nonunion in pediatric lateral column lengthening’	10
Pediatric distal third tibial shaft fractures: a comparison of surgical fixation methods and incidence of concomitant physeal fractures	10
Controlled repositioning and primary osteoplasty as a treatment option for the management of unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis	10
Salter osteotomy has lower fluoroscopy exposure time compared to Tonnis lateral acetabuloplasty	10
Comparing outcomes in the treatment of pediatric and adolescent intraarticular radial head fractures	9
Launching telemedicine in a tertiary ambulatory pediatric orthopedic clinic during the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic: a retrospective study	9
Surgical course of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve during anterior exposure of paediatric hips: an observational study	9
Is physeal distraction osteogenesis a good choice to treat CPT patients with tibial shortening?	8
Does compliance with British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics guidelines matter for displaced supracondylar fractures in children?: the experience of a tertiary referral m	8
Preliminary fracture reduction in children with type III supracondylar humerus fractures during the COVID-19 pandemic	8
Analysis of poor prognostic factors for septic arthritis of the hip in children: a case series of 76 patients	8
Functional outcomes in pediatric patients with inveterate Monteggia fracture dislocation treated with Z osteotomy and annular ligament reconstruction with palmaris longus: a case series	7
Which pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures are high risk for conversion to open reduction?	7
Bone alterations of pamidronate therapy in children with cerebral palsy complicating orthopedic management	7
The demographics of talipes equinovarus in Indiana, with a particular emphasis on comparisons between clubfoot types	7
Comparison of radiological, clinical, and functional results of Jakob type 2 lateral condyle fractures treated with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning versus open reduction and K-wire fixation	6
Femoral shaft fractures in preschool children: external fixation and elastic intramedullary nail treatments in clinical practice	6
Use of lateral-exit crossed-pin fixation for pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures: a retrospective case series	6
Duration of antibiotic therapy and erythrocyte sedimentation rate predict blood culture results in children with acute osteomyelitis	6
Use of cryotherapy in the postoperative management of paediatric anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective randomised controlled trial	6
Factors influencing recurrence in clubfoot treatment with the Ponseti method in children under 5 years of age: a scoping review	6
Efficacy and safety of intravenous Zolidronic acid in the treatment of pediatric osteogenesis imperfecta: a systematic review	6
Should I stay or should I go: an assessment of criteria for safe day of surgery discharge of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures	5

Midterm treatment results of congenital dislocation of the knee in 14 knees of nine cases	5
Radiological hindfoot abnormalities in the Ponseti corrected clubfoot followed long-term	5
Role of proximal tibiofibular fixation in leg lengthening with the Ilizarov method in the achondroplastic patient	5
Is seizure disorder a risk factor for complications following surgical treatment of hip dysplasia in the pediatric population?	5
The use of intraoperative C-arm flat-detector computed tomography following closed reduction and spica cast application in the treatment of children with developmental dysplasia and hip dislocation	5
Relationship between posteromedial distal femur exostosis and the course of the popliteal artery in patients with multiple cartilaginous exostoses	5
Drop landing analysis of rotational osteotomies	5
Risk of repeated drainage in pediatric septic arthritis: patient or method?	5
Technique for facilitating closed reduction of difficult flexion type supracondylar humeral fracture in children	5
External fixator as a safe method in the treatment of distal tibial fractures in children	5
Plaster of Paris versus semirigid fiberglass casting in the Ponseti method for idiopathic clubfoot: a systematic review and a meta-analysis	5
Is the use of neuromonitoring necessary in Sprengel’s deformity surgery?	5
Prevalence, number of fractures, and hospital characteristics among the pediatric population with osteogenesis imperfecta: results from the nationwide registry of Türkiye	4
Severity of hip dysplasia as the major factor affecting outcome of closed reduction in children with hip dysplasia	4
Emerged donor limb growth morbidity and malalignment after combined ipsilateral tibial and fibular cortical harvest graft in children. Early follow-up report	4
Interobserver reliability of Pirani scoring for idiopathic clubfoot in walking-age children: comment	4
The transphyseal osteotomy for the slipped proximal tibial epiphysis in tibia vara	4
Outcomes of double-incision posterior knee release for severe knee flexion contracture	4
Evaluation of subperiosteal hemicortical resection and bone grafting to treat tibial osteofibrous dysplasia in children	4
Is percutaneous heel cord tenotomy a necessary component in the Ponseti treatment of idiopathic clubfoot deformity?	4
The incidence of congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle and review of the literature	4
Low osteotomy cut of Dega procedure for older children with developmental dysplasia of the hip	4
Increased risk of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis in osteogenesis imperfecta	4
Approach to Gartland type 2 supracondylar humerus fractures: comment on the study by Zhu et al.	4
Results of two techniques of lateral closing wedge osteotomy for cubitus varus: comment on the study by Masquijo et al.	4
The effect of the caudal insertion angle of pedicle screws on postoperative thoracic kyphosis in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a pilot study	4
Comments on ‘Does tranexamic acid reduce blood loss for children undergoing reconstruction for neuromuscular hip dysplasia? A matched comparative study’	4
Difference between affected and unaffected sides of forearm bone length in children with congenital terminal transverse deficiencies at the level of carpal bone	4
Short-term outcomes of an enhanced recovery after surgery pathway for children with congenital scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion: a case–control study of 70 patients	4
Untreated congenital vertical talus deformity in walking age: minimally invasive method works	3
Residual dysplasia of the hip after successful ultrasound-monitored treatment: how does an infant’s hip evolve?	3
Congenital vertical talus deformity in children with distal arthrogryposis: good clinical outcomes despite high rate of residual radiographic deformity	3
The use of proximal fragment transverse Kirschner wire as a joystick to correct rotational displacement in Gartland type III pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: a novel technique	3
Psychostimulants prescribed to children for ADHD following distal radius fractures significantly reduce bone density as a function of duration	3
The impact of comprehensive correction and trunk stability of posterior thoracic to pelvic fixation in nonambulant neuromuscular scoliosis as assessed by CPCHILD analysis	3
Clinical study of a new type of telescopic rod for the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia in children	3
Paediatric T-condylar fracture of distal humerus: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Institutional performance and validation of severity of illness score for children with acute hematogenous osteomyelitis	3
Safety and efficacy of intrathecal morphine in early onset scoliosis surgery	3
The fate of hemiepiphysiodesis implants left in place after skeletal maturity in patients with idiopathic genu valgum	3
Is Medicaid status associated with adverse outcomes following posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A propensity score–matched nationwide analysis	3
Re: is the use of neuromonitoring necessary in Sprengel’s deformity surgery?	3
Vertebral rotation as a predictor of residual deformity following scoliosis correction in spinal muscular atrophy: a retrospective analysis	3
Hidden blood loss in dega osteotomy with varus derotation osteotomy is more pronounced than in varus derotation alone	3
The use of proximal fragment transverse Kirschner wire as a joystick to correct rotational displacement in Gartland type III pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: a novel technique	3
Lower limb coronal malalignment correction by percutaneous osteotomy and schanz screws fixation	3
Iliotibial band tightness and internal rotation of the tibia in the stance phase of running associated with patella instability	3
Variation in the treatment of pediatric lateral condyle fractures of the humerus: a survey of Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America members	3
The Johns Hopkins classification system used in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures requires more experience than the Gartland system	3
The tension of the iliopsoas tendon more than doubles during extension of the dysplastic hip in open reduction	3

Six years of experience with the nationwide newborn ultrasonographic hip screening program in Turkey: a considerable change in the type of surgical interventions in developmental dysplasia of the hip	3
Interference screw versus suture button fixation for tibialis anterior tendon transfer: a biomechanical analysis	3
Femoral fractures and abuse in children under 36 months old: a Swiss case series	3
Intoeing gait in children: one of the most common pediatric orthopedic complaints and an evaluation of the quality of related YouTube videos	3
Gradual ulnar lengthening in multiple hereditary osteochondromas: valuable short-term gains, but long-term questions: comment on the study by Moein et al.	3
Medium-long-term follow-up of slipped capital femoral epiphysis treated with in situ fixation and patient-acceptable symptom state evaluation	3
Analysis of the factors affecting pain level during K-wire removal among pediatric elbow fractures	3
A note of thanks to referees	3
Comparison of patient- and parent-reported outcome measures in pediatric limb deformity patients as assessed by the Limb Deformity-Scoliosis Research Society Questionnaire	3
Letter to the Editor regarding Liu et al.: ‘Ulnar osteotomy and monolateral external fixator for the treatment of chronic Monteggia fractures in children: comparison between gradual and acute radial h	3
Investigation of the relationship between femoral neck-shaft angle, age, and sex in developing children	2
Gross Motor Function Classification System in other neurological disorders	2
Perioperative intravenous lidocaine as an analgesic adjunct in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery	2
‘Six years of experience with the nationwide newborn ultrasonographic hip screening program in Turkey: a considerable change in the type of surgical interventions in developmental dysplasia of the hip	2
Preliminary outcomes and complications of the posterior dynamic distraction device (ApiFix) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis	2
Costello syndrome-associated orthopaedic manifestations focussed on kyphoscoliosis: a case series describing the natural course	2
Minimal differences in acute postoperative pain after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps versus hamstring autograft	2
Comparison of clinical outcomes between anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with over-the-top route procedure and anatomic single-bundle reconstruction in pediatric patients	2
Avulsion fractures of the ischial tuberosity in the pediatric athlete: a systematic review and return to sport analysis	2
Hip reconstruction in children with cerebral palsy: does magnitude of surgery influence complications and outcomes?	2
Radiographic outcomes of a treatment approach for lower leg deformities in patients with hereditary multiple exostoses	2
Surgical timing and management patterns across joints in arthrogryposis: a systematic review	2
Three-dimensional deformity correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients: what are the benefits of hybrid apical sublaminar bands versus all-pedicle screws?	2
The utility of ultrasound and plain radiographs in the management of developmental dysplasia of the hip	2
Should we rethink the approach to osteochondromas in dangerous anatomical sites in multiple hereditary exostoses?	2
Coxa Magna following treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip: investigation for associated potential factors	2
The role of gender in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip treated with closed reduction and spica cast immobilization: does it affect prognosis?	2
C-reactive protein can be used to guide the empiric antimicrobial therapy of acute osteomyelitis in children	2
Masquelet technique in adolescent distal humerus fractures with bone loss	2
Scapular osteomyelitis, a challenging diagnosis: a systematic review in pediatric age	2
Interobserver reliability of Pirani scoring for idiopathic clubfoot in walking-age children	2
Anteroposterior pelvic radiograph is not sufficient to confirm hip reduction after conservative treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip	2
Outcomes of intralesional osteotomy and distraction osteogenesis for limb length equalization in Ollier’s disease	2
Conservative versus surgical treatment of Gartland type II supracondylar humeral fractures in children	2
Management of postinfective pathological hip dislocation with absent capital femoral epiphysis in young children: a long-term follow-up study	2
Pediatric orthopedic all-terrain vehicle injury patterns, surgeries, and complications: appreciating the true morbidity and impact	2
Changes of the lower limb deformity in children with FGF23-related hypophosphatemic rickets treated with Burosumab: a single-center prospective study	2
The effects of gastrojejunostomy tube placement on pulmonary and gastrointestinal complications following spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis	2
Quality of life in children with preaxial polydactyly of the foot in comparison to adults, postaxial polydactyly and healthy controls	2
Previously unreported X-ray findings associated with distal toe pain in children	2
Residual elbow instability in children with posterior or postero-lateral elbow dislocation	2
Do customized arch-support insoles improve physical functional performance and psychological well-being in asymptomatic healthy children? A randomized controlled study	2
The anterior and medial open approaches yield superior outcomes compared to the lateral and posterior open approaches in supracondylar humerus fractures in children: a systematic review and network me	2
Predictors of cast-related skin complications during Ponseti casting: analysis of 306 casting episodes	2
Telescoping rodding with adjunctive external fixation or threaded wires in osteogenesis imperfecta: evaluation of outcomes	2
Tranexamic acid in elective pediatric orthopedic surgery: a comprehensive review	2
Safety and effectiveness of halo gravity traction combined with traditional growing rods in severe early-onset scoliosis with neurofibromatosis type 1	2
A comparative randomized-controlled trial of serial casting and exercises on ankle range of motion, toe walking severity, walking balance, and functional health-related quality of life in children wit	2
Diagnostic imaging for elbow TRASH lesions in children and usefulness of ultrasonography using standard planes	2