OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Prosthetics and Orthotics International 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Prosthesis nonuse and discontinuation in United States veterans with major limb amputation: Results of a national survey	34
Effects of a modified passive socket system on short-term changes in residuum volume and comfort: A preliminary study in transtibial amputees	30
Functional outcome of a patient after hip disarticulation due to an infection 10 years after limb salvage surgery for osteosarcoma: A case report	20
How does ankle power on the prosthetic side influence loading parameters on the sound side during level walking of persons with transfemoral amputation?	20
Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Pectus Carinatum Evaluation Questionnaire used in patients with pectus carinatum treated with compression orthosis	17
Design of a segmented custom ankle foot orthosis with custom-made metal strut and 3D-printed footplate and calf shell	16
Transfemoral Osseointegration—a self-case study and physiotherapy assessment	15
Clinical usability, reliability, and repeatability of noncontact scanners in measuring residual limb volume in persons with transtibial amputation	15
Prosthetic walking after bilateral transfemoral amputation in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy: a case report	14
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	13
A systematic review on cross-cultural validations and psychometric solidity of the orthotics and prosthetics user survey	13
A review of upper limb pediatric prostheses and perspectives on future advancements	13
A community-based adapted exercise program to increase quality of life and self-efficacy among adults with physical disabilities: A mixed-method study	13
Letter to the editor regarding “Comparison of two different orthoses used in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis”	13
Toward good governance for the prosthetics and orthotics sector in Iran: Evidence from a qualitative study	13
Could trochanteric pelvic stabilization be removed from the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis brace? A prospective pilot study	12
Erratum	12
Comparison of multiple 3D scanners to capture foot, ankle, and lower leg morphology	12
Calculated functional joint center positions are highly variable in individuals with unilateral transtibial amputation walking with identical prosthetic ankle-foot devices	11
Feasibility of reconstructing the glenohumeral center of rotation with a single camera setup	11
Factors affecting successful prosthetic use after hemipelvectomy and hip disarticulation amputations: Five-year experience from a tertiary prosthetic rehabilitation center	11
Barriers and facilitators to lower extremity orthotic compliance in the pediatric population: A scoping review of the literature	11
Categorization and recommendations for outcome measures for lower limb absence by an expert panel	10
Prosthesis for bilateral equinus foot: A case study	10
In Memoriam: Willem Eisma, 1938–2023	10

Investigation of the validity and reliability of the 3-meter backward walk test in high functional level adults with lower limb amputation	10
The effect of orthosis management on joint instability in knee joint disease: A systematic review	10
Reliability of three different methods for assessing amputee residuum shape and volume: 3D scanners vs. circumferential measurements	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	8
Clinician perspectives on postamputation pain assessment and rehabilitation interventions	8
Carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses in impaired populations: A systematic review	8
Translation and validation of the Malay version of modified orthotics and prosthetics users’ survey	8
Exploration of outcome measures for assessing orthotic intervention in upper extremity peripheral nerve injuries: 2 case reports	7
Prescription practices for rigid ankle-foot orthoses among UK orthotists	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
Balance control deficits in individuals with a transtibial amputation with and without visual input	7
The incidence and trend of geriatric amputations in Taiwan from 1996 to 2013	7
Comparison of plantar pressure distribution in underweight, normal, overweight, and obese adolescents: A cross-sectional study evaluation of plantar pressure in adolescents	6
Impact of PPAM aid use on the time to prosthetic limb delivery in patients with unilateral transtibial amputation: A retrospective analysis	6
Effects of ankle-foot orthoses on different gait patterns in children with spastic cerebral palsy: A statistical parametric mapping study	6
Development of a prosthetic fit and alignment assessment (ProFit) in persons with post-traumatic transtibial amputation	6
Out-of-pocket costs and affordability of upper limb prostheses	6
The systematic and participatory development of a patient decision aid about terminal devices for people with upper limb absence: The PDA-TULA	6
The impact of posture correction bands on the respiratory function of healthy adults in their twenties: The difference between men and women	6
Efficacy of adaptive seating system for the management of neuromuscular scoliosis in a young adult with cerebral cavernous malformation: A case report	6
Lower limb prosthesis users’ perceptions of everyday life—A phenomenographic study	6
A novel pivot ankle/foot prosthesis reduces sound side loading and risk for osteoarthritis: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial	5
Efficacy of rehabilitation after provision of ICRC lower limb prostheses in low-income and middle-income countries: A quantitative assessment from Myanmar	5
The effects of a custom foot orthosis on dynamic plantar pressure in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial	5
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	5
Design and evaluation of a hip prosthesis simulator: A technical note	4
Sex and gender differences in upper extremity prosthesis rejection: A review of literature	4
Transfemoral interface considerations: A clinical consensus practice guideline	4
Variations in 2-Minute Walk Test outcomes for people with lower limb amputation in the outpatient clinic and research settings	4
Lived experience of children and adolescents with lower-limb loss who used a prosthesis: A qualitative study	4
Efficacy of hinged and carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy and drop-foot gait pattern	4
Rasch validation of the German translation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility short forms in people with lower limb amputation	4
A new scoliosis brace padding method based on trunk asymmetry for scoliosis treatment	4
Improving access to prosthetic limbs in Germany: An explorative review	4
Ankle-foot orthosis adherence in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A scoping review	4
Impact of night orthotic managements on gastroc-soleus complex tightness in pediatric with flexible flatfoot: Systematic review	4
Satisfaction of individuals with partial-hand amputations after they were fitted with cosmetic silicone prostheses	4
When best is not always best	4
Business practices efficiency: Impact of integrating digital technology on clinical P&O practices	4
Demographic and clinical characteristics of children with limb loss in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study	4
Artificial intelligence and authorship	4
Management of severe congenital femoral deficiency: Does surgical intervention enhance prosthetic function?	4
Optimized scheme for paired transverse corrective forces in S-shaped scoliosis via ultrasound and application in Chêneau brace: a pilot study	4
The Kenevo microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee compared with non–microprocessor-controlled knees in individuals older than 65 years in Sweden: A cost-effectiveness and budget-impact analysis	4
Correlation between kinesthetic motor imagery of an amputated limb and phantom limb pain	4
Moderate effect of ankle foot orthosis versus ground reaction ankle foot orthosis on balance in children with diplegic cerebral palsy	4