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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Pectus Carinatum Evaluation Questionnaire used in patients with pectus carinatum treated with compression orthosis	26
Prosthesis nonuse and discontinuation in United States veterans with major limb amputation: Results of a national survey	23
Functional outcome of a patient after hip disarticulation due to an infection 10 years after limb salvage surgery for osteosarcoma: A case report	22
Factors affecting successful prosthetic use after hemipelvectomy and hip disarticulation amputations: Five-year experience from a tertiary prosthetic rehabilitation center	19
A systematic review on cross-cultural validations and psychometric solidity of the orthotics and prosthetics user survey	19
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	18
Investigation of the validity and reliability of the 3-meter backward walk test in high functional level adults with lower limb amputation	17
Could trochanteric pelvic stabilization be removed from the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis brace? A prospective pilot study	16
Comparison of multiple 3D scanners to capture foot, ankle, and lower leg morphology	16
Prosthesis for bilateral equinus foot: A case study	15
Categorization and recommendations for outcome measures for lower limb absence by an expert panel	12
In Memoriam: Willem Eisma, 1938–2023	12
Carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses in impaired populations: A systematic review	11
The effect of orthosis management on joint instability in knee joint disease: A systematic review	10
Improvements in disability and function in people with lower-limb amputation one year after prosthesis osseointegration	9
Design and testing of a simple quick connect for a prosthetic liner tether	9
Exploration of outcome measures for assessing orthotic intervention in upper extremity peripheral nerve injuries: 2 case reports	8
Clinician perspectives on postamputation pain assessment and rehabilitation interventions	8
Impact of PPAM aid use on the time to prosthetic limb delivery in patients with unilateral transtibial amputation: A retrospective analysis	8
Translation and validation of the Malay version of modified orthotics and prosthetics users’ survey	8
Efficacy of rehabilitation after provision of ICRC lower limb prostheses in low-income and middle-income countries: A quantitative assessment from Myanmar	7
Out-of-pocket costs and affordability of upper limb prostheses	7
Development of a prosthetic fit and alignment assessment (ProFit) in persons with post-traumatic transtibial amputation	7
The systematic and participatory development of a patient decision aid about terminal devices for people with upper limb absence: The PDA-TULA	7
Effects of ankle-foot orthoses on different gait patterns in children with spastic cerebral palsy: A statistical parametric mapping study	7

The effect of exercise interventions on gait outcomes in subacute and chronic rehabilitation from lower-limb amputation: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Lower limb prosthesis users’ perceptions of everyday life—A phenomenographic study	7
When best is not always best	6
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	6
Lived experience of children and adolescents with lower-limb loss who used a prosthesis: A qualitative study	6
The effects of a custom foot orthosis on dynamic plantar pressure in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial	6
Satisfaction of individuals with partial-hand amputations after they were fitted with cosmetic silicone prostheses	6
Rasch validation of the German translation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility short forms in people with lower limb amputation	5
Artificial intelligence and authorship	5
Transfemoral interface considerations: A clinical consensus practice guideline	5
A new scoliosis brace padding method based on trunk asymmetry for scoliosis treatment	5
Efficacy of hinged and carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy and drop-foot gait pattern	5
Sex and gender differences in upper extremity prosthesis rejection: A review of literature	5
Improving access to prosthetic limbs in Germany: An explorative review	5
Business practices efficiency: Impact of integrating digital technology on clinical P&O practices	5
Demographic and clinical characteristics of children with limb loss in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study	5
Management of severe congenital femoral deficiency: Does surgical intervention enhance prosthetic function?	5
Design and evaluation of a hip prosthesis simulator: A technical note	5
Improved Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores after myoelectric arm orthosis use at home in chronic stroke: A retrospective study	4
Amputation and prosthetics of the lower extremity: The 2020 Dutch evidence-based multidisciplinary guideline	4
Effects of online education on prosthetics orthotics education during COVID-19	4
Prevalence pattern, phenotypic manifestation, and descriptive genetics of congenital limb deficiencies in Pakistan	4
Quantitative methods used to evaluate balance, postural control, and the fear of falling in lower limb prosthesis users: A systematic review	4
Effect of transtibial prosthesis weight on the contralateral knee joint in relation to the risk of osteoarthritis	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
The Art and the Science	4
Relationship between phantom limb pain, function, and psychosocial health in individuals with lower-limb loss	3
Exploring the rationale for prescribing ankle–foot orthoses and supramalleolar orthoses in children with cerebral palsy: A narrative synthesis of rationale statements	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 effect of time to amputation on medical costs accrued during the first twelve months after injury—A California workers’ compensation claims study	3
Perceived shared decision-making among patients undergoing lower-limb amputation and their care teams: A qualitative study	3
Validity, reliability, and Rasch analysis of the orthotics and prosthetics users' survey: Turkish version of the lower-extremity functional status	3
Residual limb support devices on wheelchairs for people with transtibial amputations: A scoping review and survey of rehabilitation professionals in Nova Scotia	3
A finite element analysis of load distribution during donning and orthostatic posture in the ITOP hybrid subischial socket	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
Progress in muscle strength of the reconstructed knee and quality of life of the patient after knee rotationplasty: A case report	3
Importance of health policy and systems research for strengthening rehabilitation in health systems: A call to action to accelerate progress	3
The need for prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation inclusion in early pediatric intervention centers in India: A viewpoint	3
Remote fit wrist braces through artificial intelligence	3
Transtibial prosthetic socket fitting: Australian prosthetist perspectives on primary challenges, management strategies, and opportunities for workflow and technological innovation	3
Fostering integration among students with different backgrounds using an orthotic community service program	3
The mechanical failure of locally manufactured prosthetic feet from the Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation (JJCDR), Sri Lanka	3
The effectiveness of graded motor imagery and its components on phantom limb pain in amputated patients: A systematic review	3
Low-cost prosthetic feet for underserved populations: A comparison of gait analysis and mechanical stiffness	2
The effect of brace use on balance in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis	2
Adaptation, reliability, and validation of the Turkish version of the Bad Sobernheim Stress Questionnaire-Deformity in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis	2
The effect of a modified elastic band orthosis on gait and balance in stroke survivors	2
Functional outcomes and associated factors of individuals with unilateral traumatic lower limb amputation in Sri Lanka: An observational study	2
Predictors of long-term pain and function in individuals who received a custom dynamic orthosis and device-centric care pathway	2

Cognitive screening in persons with an amputation: A retrospective medical record audit	2
Short-term effect of a carbon fiber custom dynamic orthosis and integrated rehabilitation on self-reported physical function, pain, speed, and agility in civilians	2
Patient–practitioner interaction within the field of prosthetics and orthotics: A scoping review	2
A review on different methods of scoliosis brace fabrication	2
Functional use of esthetic hand prosthesis: A patient's perspective	2
Feasibility of repeated session error-augmentation gait training for people with nontraumatic transtibial amputation	2
Biomechanical determinants of top running speeds in para-athletes with unilateral transfemoral amputation	2
Effect of pregnancy on anthropometrics, comfort, and functional performance for women living with transfemoral limb loss: Case report	2
Prosthesis use among individuals with lower limb amputation in Bangladesh	2
Energy expenditure during typical household and community activities of daily living in persons with lower limb amputation: A pilot study	2
Toward standardized methods for prosthetic socket mechanical testing	2
Does medial calcaneal wedge improve static balance and load distribution in young adults with pronated foot?	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
Biomechanical comparison of a 3D-printed prosthetic foot with conventional feet in people with transtibial amputation: A prospective cohort study	2
A systematic review of methods used to assist transtibial prosthetic alignment decision-making	2
Positioning efficacy and comfort profile of shoulder support braces: A randomized repeated-measures study using three-dimensional kinematic analysis	2
Development and validation of the Self-Management Assessment for the Residuum and prosThesis system designed for persons with limb loss (SMART)	2
Facilitators and barriers for participation in sports and physical activity for children with lower-limb absence: A systematic review	2