OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of HSS Journal 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Correction of Tetratorsional Malalignment of the Lower Extremities Improves Patient-Reported Outcomes	36
Social Risk Determinants for Successful Same Calendar Day Discharge in Total Joint Arthroplasty	32
Management of Bone Loss in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: An International Consensus Symposium	32
Are Orthopedic Fellowship Programs Giving Out Too Many Interviews? A Retrospective Analysis Suggests They Are	29
Are Grit and Self-Control Associated With Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Spine Surgery?	29
Non-operative Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis in the Hip	19
How Do Orthopedic Surgeons Stay Up-to-Date With the Literature? A Survey	15
Bipolar Radiofrequency Neurotomy of the Genicular Nerves for Chronic Pain Due to Knee Osteoarthritis	15
Rehabilitation Phases, Precautions, and Mobility Goals Following Total Hip Arthroplasty	13
Retired Orthopedic Surgeons’ Reflections on Their Lives and Careers: A Cross-Sectional Study	13
Early Recovery Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Contemporary Posterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: Each Week Shows Progress	12
Computer-Assisted Surgical Navigation for Primary and Metastatic Bone Malignancy of the Pelvis: Current Evidence and Future Directions	11
A Nationwide Comparison of Outcomes and Resource Use in Staged vs Simultaneous Cervical and Lumbar Fusions: A Retrospective Database Study	11
Development and Implementation of an Emergency Action Plan in Football	10
Commentary on: “A Consensus Approach on How to Evaluate and Treat Patients With a Recalled Exactech Knee Replacement”	10
Incidence and Etiology of Rare Saphenous Nerve Injury After Knee Surgery with Adductor Canal Block: A Retrospective Observational Study	9
21^st Century Cures Act, an Information Technology-Led Organizational Initiative	9
The Burden of Postoperative Delirium After Shoulder Arthroplasty and Modifiable Pharmacological Perioperative Risk Factors: A Retrospective Nationwide Cohort Study	9
Early Readmission and Revision After Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of Cause and Cost	9
New Perspectives on Burnout and on Assessing the Reputation of Orthopedic Surgeons	8
Bone Marrow Edema Injury Patterns in the Pediatric Knee: An MRI Study	8
Symptomatic Early Rupture of the InSpace Subacromial Balloon Spacer: A Case Report	8
Postoperative Brace Use After Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review	8
Arthroscopic Reverse Remplissage for Treatment of Recurrent Posterior Shoulder Instability: Technique Description and Case Report	7
Fostering International Knowledge Sharing and Clinical Excellence: A Partnership and Inaugural Academic Conference	7

An Investigation of Google Searches for Knee Osteoarthritis and Stem Cell Therapy: What are Patients Searching Online?	7
Risk Factors for Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture in Non-cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty Through the Direct Anterior Approach	7
Surgeon Burnout and Relationships: A Missing Component in the Ongoing Conversation	7
Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthrodesis Using a Cannulated Compression Screw and Locking Plate Construct	7
No Difference Could Be Detected in Clinical Outcomes of 5-Strand and Quadruple Hamstring Autografts of Similar Diameter in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study	7
Multimodal Thromboprophylaxis in Patients With a History of Venous Thromboembolism Undergoing Primary and Revision Knee Arthroplasty	7
Range-of-Motion Predictors for Repeat Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Revision Surgery for Stiffness After Total Knee Arthroplasty	7
Foreword: The Role of a Team Physician and an Athletic Trainer	6
The Utility of MRI With Multiacquisition Variable-Resonance Image Combination (MAVRIC) in Diagnosing Deep Total Hip Arthroplasty Infection	6
Innovations in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Episodes of Care: Transitioning from Inpatient to Ambulatory Care	6
Patient Perceptions of Same-Day Discharge Versus Overnight Stay After Total Joint Arthroplasty: Results of a Survey	6
Relationship of Chronic Systemic Inflammation to Both Chronic Lifestyle-Related Diseases and Osteoarthritis: The Case for Lifestyle Medicine for Osteoarthritis	6
Robotic-Assisted Navigation in Single-Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Reduces Surgeons’ Mental Workload Compared With Fluoroscopic and Computed Tomographic Techniques: A Nonrandomized Pro	5
How Well Do Studies of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Intervention and Knee Osteoarthritis Adhere to the Minimum Information for Studies Evaluating Biologics Guidelines? A Systematic Review of Randomized Contr	5
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Acetabular Bone Loss in Revision Hip Arthroplasty: An International Consensus Symposium	5
Finding the Right Doctor: Not So Easy!	5
Patellofemoral Instability in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes: A Review of Risk Factors and Treatments	5
Analysis of Sex Diversity Within Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship Programs	5
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Evaluation of the Bone Remodeling Effects of a Low-Modulus Composite Hip Stem After 2 Decades of Follow-Up	5
Hipology 2023: Science, Philosophy, and Craft	5
Psychosocial Interventions to Reduce Post operative Pain in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review	5
CT-Based Image-Guided Navigation and the DaVinci Robot in Spine Oncology: Changing Surgical Paradigms	4
Normative Running Kinematics in Healthy Adolescent Runners: A 2-Dimensional Video Analysis	4
Hemostatic Agents in Orthopedic Surgery	4
Predicting Prolonged Hospital Stays in Elderly Patients With Hip Fractures Managed During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile: An Artificial Neural Networks Study	4
Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes and Early Complications Between a Direct Anterior Approach or Posterolateral Approach in Simultaneous Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Study	4
Posterior Approach With Small Incision Is a Safe Alternative to Anterior Approach for Hamstring Autograft Harvest in Adolescents	4
Telemedicine in Musculoskeletal Health: Adaptations, Efficacy, and Implications for Practice	4
Factors Associated With Increasing Length of Stay for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty and Total Knee Arthroplasty	4
Creating a Reachable Workspace Model With 3D Motion Capture to Track Adult Brachial Plexus Injury Recovery: A Representative Case Report	4
Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Prior Ipsilateral Hip Fusion: A Surgical Technique	4
Did Payment Reform Lead to Patient Selection in Hip and Knee Arthroplasties? An Observational Study Using New York State Data	3
Characterizing the Magnitude of and Risk Factors for Functional Limb Lengthening in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty	3
Does the Timed-Up-and-Go Test Predict Length of Stay After Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Retrospective Study	3
Scoliosis Correction in an Adolescent With Hajdu–Cheney Syndrome: A Case Report	3
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Thrombotic Microangiopathy, and Purtscher-Like Retinopathy in a Patient Who Experienced Resolution With Eculizumab Treatment: A Case Report	3
Ultrasound as a Complementary Tool to Electrodiagnostics in the Evaluation of Compressive Neuropathy of the Common Fibular Nerve	3
No Effect of Surgical Approach on Discharge Outcomes in Outpatient Total Hip Arthroplasty	3
Preoperative Education and Prehabilitation in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients: A Commentary	3
Can Return-to-Sport Rates be Taken at Face Value in the Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Literature?	3
A Retrospective Study With 2-Year Follow-up Comparing Semi-Extended Tibia Nailing Techniques: The Suprapatellar Versus the Extra-Articular Lateral Parapatellar Approach	3
Scaled TelePhysical Therapy Program a Promising Option for Post-acute Care of Lower-Extremity Arthroplasty Patients	3
Cost Disclosure of Surgeon “Scorecards”: Effects on Operating Room Costs for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty	3
Stratified Comparison of Short-Term Perioperative Outcomes in Direct Anterior Versus Posterolateral Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Review	2
Common Soft Tissue Injuries About the Knee in American Football	2
Annular Closure Device Reduces Symptomatic Reherniation Rates: Results of a Meta-analysis	2
Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in High School Sports Participants: An Executive Summary of the Inaugural Meeting of the National ACL Injury Coalition	2
Online First Publication: A Resource for Authors	2
Nonagenarians and Octogenarians Undergoing THA and TKA: A 10-Year Age Difference Increases Rates of In-Hospital Complications But Does Not Affect 90-Day Outcomes	2
Young Athletes Need a Better Chance for Success	2

Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Update on Navigation, Robotics, and Contemporary Advancements	2
Risk Factors and Population-Attributable Fractions for Incident Hip Osteoarthritis	2
HSS Journal and Its Commitment to DEI: A Progress Report	2
The Preparticipation Orthopedic History and Physical Examination for American Football Players	2
Volar Radiocarpal Dislocation in a Child With Trisomy 21: A Case Report	2
Squeaking Shoulder Following Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Case–Control Study	2
Machine Learning Algorithms Can Be Reliably Leveraged to Identify Patients at High Risk of Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use Following Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review	2
Clinical and Histological Features of Prosthetic Joint Infections May Differ in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis and Osteoarthritis	2
Concomitant Rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and the Patellar Tendon in a High-Level Athlete: A Case Report	2
Throwing Injuries and Prevention Strategies in Youth Baseball	2
Biomechanical Comparison of Synthetic Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) vs Human Dermal Allograft (HDA), 2 vs 3 Glenoid Anchors, and Suture vs Minitape in Superior Capsule Reconstruction	2
Muscle Inflammation Susceptibility: A Potential Phenotype for Guiding Precision Rehabilitation After Total Hip Arthroplasty in End-Stage Osteoarthritis	2
Use of Implant-Mediated Guided Growth With Tension Band Plate in Skeletally Immature Patients With Knee Pathology: A Retrospective Review	2
Osteolysis of the Cervical Spine after M6-C Disk Replacement due to Allergy to Polycarbonate Urethane: A Case Report and Literature Review	2
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation	2
The Power of Consensus	2
Total Hip Arthroplasty in Chile Is Characterized By Low Utilization Rates and Disparity in Access	2
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Following Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Case Report Highlighting Early Magnetic Resonance Neurography Findings	2
Exciting Progress	2
Impact of Large Database Studies on Orthopedic Surgery Literature: Are We Advancing the Field?	2
A Broader View	2