OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Foot and Ankle Research is 4. 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
Reliability of an ultrasound imaging acquisition procedure for examining osteoarthritis in the first metatarsophalangeal joint	26
A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials on surgical treatments for ingrown toenails part I: recurrence and relief of symptoms	22
Determining health professional students’ self‐perceived cultural capability following participation in clinical placement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: A systematic review	22
Experiences of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetes: a qualitative study embedded in a proof‐of‐concept randomised controlled trial	21
A novel assessment, diagnostic and treatment system for diabetic foot	17
Variability of toe pressures during haemodialysis: comparison of people with and without diabetes; a pilot study	16
The agreement and repeatability of measurements of ankle joint dorsiflexion and poplietal angle in healthy adolescents	16
Predicting the outcome of plantar heel pain in adults: a systematic review of prognostic factors	16
Rate of progressive healing with a carbon‐fiber orthosis in cases of partial union and nonunion after ankle arthrodesis using the Ilizarov external fixator	16
Routine bacterial culture of proximal bone specimens during minor amputation in patients with diabetes‐related foot infections has little clinical utility in predicting re‐operation or ulcer healing	14
Parents, health professionals and footwear stakeholders' beliefs on the importance of different features of young children's footwear: a qualitative study	14
Microwave therapy for the treatment of plantar warts	13
Is the diagnostic validity of conventional radiography for Lisfranc injury acceptable?	13
Commentary: Demystifying Doppler – revisiting a vital diagnostic tool	13
Large variation in participant eligibility criteria used in plantar heel pain research studies ‐ a systematic review	12
Investigating pre‐registration podiatry students approaches to identifying dermatology conditions in different skin tones: A mixed methods protocol	12
Efficacy of heel lifts for insertional Achilles tendinopathy (LIFTIT): A randomised feasibility trial	12
Factors associated with the development of recurrent and contralateral Charcot neuroarthropathy in individuals with diabetes mellitus: A scoping review	12
What do we actually know about a common cause of plantar heel pain? A scoping review of heel fat pad syndrome	11
The association of demographic, psychological, social and activity factors with foot health in people with plantar heel pain	11
Efficacy of heel lifts for lower limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review	11
Issue Information	11
Australian guideline on prevention of foot ulceration: part of the 2021 Australian evidence‐based guidelines for diabetes‐related foot disease	10
Analgesic efficacy of local versus proximal nerve blocks after hallux valgus surgery: a systematic review	10
Experiences of using a digital tool, the D‐foot, in the screening of risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers	10

Attitudes and experiences towards the application of motivational interviewing by podiatrists working with people with diabetes at high‐risk of developing foot ulcers: a mixed‐methods study	10
3D‐printed custom ankle braces for people with Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth disease: A pilot study	10
How to measure children's feet: 3D foot scanning compared with established 2D manual or digital methods	9
Cross‐cultural adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of the ankle joint functional assessment tool (AJFAT) questionnaire	9
The indirect impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on limb preservation care– a retrospective analysis of trends in lower limb revascularisation	9
Are floating toes associated with lifestyle in children? A cross‐sectional study	9
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Many‐faceted rasch calibration of the foot function index‐revised short form	8
Where do you stand?: an exploration of perspectives toward feet, foot health, and footwear using innovative digital methods	7
A decade of independent prescribing in the UK: a review of progress	7
Navigating the integration of knowledge and research evidence in clinical practice for children's foot health: A multi‐professional survey	7
Non‐surgical management of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction‐ a UK survey	7
Reconciling Differences Between Podiatric and Orthopaedic Surgeons in the United Kingdom: The Memorandum of Understanding and Its Implications for the Future of Podiatric Surgery	7
Muscle Strengthening Exercises for the Foot and Ankle: A Scoping Review Exploring Adherence to Best Practice for Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health	7
Spatiotemporal parameters and gait variability in people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA): a cross‐sectional study	7
Recruitment and retention of the rural podiatry workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand: a qualitative descriptive study of podiatrist perceptions	6
Biomechanical effectiveness of controlled ankle motion boots: A systematic review and narrative synthesis	6
Navigating diagnostic uncertainty in children's chronic lower limb pain: A qualitative study of management strategies using vignette‐based focus groups	6
Harnessing the drucebo effect: A new frontier in podiatric patient care	6
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Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on foot care services in Ontario, Canada	6
A randomised feasibility study of serial magnetic resonance imaging to reduce treatment times in Charcot neuroarthropathy in people with diabetes (CADOM)	6
Issue Information	6
Australian podiatrists’ understanding and current practices of reablement for older people: a qualitative exploratory study	6
Cross‐cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the foot function index in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability	5
Letter to the Editor: Offloading diabetic wounds	5
Foot biomechanics in patients with advanced subtalar‐ and mid‐tarsal joint osteoarthritis and poorly responding to conservative treatment	5
Research priority setting in UK podiatric surgery	5
Shear Wave Tensiometry in the Evaluation of Achilles Tendon Loading: A Cross‐Sectional Study on Conservatively Treated Tendons After Rupture	5
“I was trying to look after myself, but I really wasn't”: Understanding patient's perspectives on risk factors for lower extremity amputations	5
Dermatophyte resistance – on the rise	5
Study of the impact of introducing a multimedia learning tool in podiatric medical courses	5
Evaluating the impact of an interdisciplinary integrated limb preservation service operating concurrently with a single‐specialty service	5
“I could have a proper ankle” – a qualitative study of patients' perceptions of total ankle replacement and ankle fusion surgery	5
Clinically‐accessible and laboratory‐derived predictors of biomechanical response to standalone and supported lateral wedge insoles in people with knee osteoarthritis	5
The struggle to stay physically active—A qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathy	5
Primary Care and Linked Secondary Care Encounters for Foot and Ankle Problems in Children and Young People: A Population‐Based Cohort Study in England	4
Contested role boundaries and professional title: Implications of the independent review of podiatric surgery in Australia	4
A mouldable fibreglass backslab device as a novel approach to offload chronic plantar foot ulcers: A retrospective observational audit	4
An overview of the risk factors for producing fifth metatarsal fracture in sports activities: A systematic review	4
Correction: Children with idiopathic toe walking display differences in lower limb joint ranges and strength compared to peers: a case control study	4
A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials of surgical treatments for ingrown toenails part II: healing time, post‐operative complications, pain, and participant satisfactio	4
An evaluation of a virtual musculoskeletal podiatry service implemented to address prolonged National Health Service waiting times	4
Plantar pressure in relation to hindfoot varus in people with unilateral upper motor neuron syndrome	4
Comparison of in vivo hindfoot joints motion changes during stance phase between non‐flatfoot and stage II adult acquired flatfoot	4
The impact of wound pH on the antibacterial properties of Medical Grade Honey when applied to bacterial isolates present in common foot and ankle wounds. An in vitro study	4
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The Amsterdam Foot Model: a clinically informed multi‐segment foot model developed to minimize measurement errors in foot kinematics	4
Classification of avulsion fractures of the fifth metatarsal base using three‐dimensional CT mapping and anatomical assessment: a retrospective case series study	4
Responding to foot health needs of people experiencing homelessness: the role of a publicly funded community‐based podiatry service	4

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Issue Information	4
Development of a research agenda for medical grade footwear in the Netherlands: A multidisciplinary multiphase project to determine the key research questions to advance scientific knowledge in the fi	4
Searching for online information on the fit of children's footwear during the COVID‐19 pandemic: an analysis of Google Trends data	4
Consensus‐based statements for assessing clinical competency in podiatry‐related work integrated learning	4