OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
A novel pivot ankle/foot prosthesis reduces sound side loading and risk for osteoarthritis: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial	20
Vibration transmission in bone-anchored prosthesis under vertical load. Cadaver study	19
Fibular hemimelia and risk of patellar dislocations: A case series	16
Prosthetic orthotic missions: Ethics and efficacy	15
Comparison of thicknesses of talar cartilage, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius muscles between high-activity patients with unilateral traumatic transtibial amputation and nonamputated individuals:	14
Nonoperative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using braces: Erratum	13
Head-to-head Rasch comparison of the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire-Mobility Section and the Prosthetic Mobility Questionnaire 2.0 in Italian lower-limb prosthesis users	13
The effects of a custom foot orthosis on dynamic plantar pressure in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial	12
Toward improving residual limb climate within prostheses for persons with lower limb loss: a technical note	12
The Art and the Science	12
How does ankle power on the prosthetic side influence loading parameters on the sound side during level walking of persons with transfemoral amputation?	12
Effect of flexion-resist and extension-assist knee orthosis on electromyographic activities of quadriceps during lateral stepping	12
Running footstrike pattern effect on lower extremity work in an individual with transtibial amputation	10
Footwear limitations in women prosthesis users relate to more than preference	10
Does socket liner material affect clinical outcomes in lower limb prosthesis users? Insights from a randomized control trial	9
Efficacy of adaptive seating system for the management of neuromuscular scoliosis in a young adult with cerebral cavernous malformation: A case report	8
Development and validation of the Self-Management Assessment for the Residuum and prosThesis system designed for persons with limb loss (SMART)	8
Impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity and quality of life in adults with lower limb amputation	8
Design of a segmented custom ankle foot orthosis with custom-made metal strut and 3D-printed footplate and calf shell	8
Test–retest reliability of the Arabic translation of the Lower Extremity Functional Status of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey	8
Color-matching techniques for creating esthetic hand and finger prostheses	7
Can a rigid antipronation foot orthosis change the effects of prolonged standing on postural control in men with patellofemoral pain?	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 acceleration and energy cost of walking in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy	7
Reliability and validity of 3D limb scanning for ankle-foot orthosis fitting	6

Fostering integration among students with different backgrounds using an orthotic community service program	6
Effects of a modified passive socket system on short-term changes in residuum volume and comfort: A preliminary study in transtibial amputees	6
Prosthesis nonuse and discontinuation in United States veterans with major limb amputation: Results of a national survey	6
Biomechanical comparison of a 3D-printed prosthetic foot with conventional feet in people with transtibial amputation: A prospective cohort study	6
Effects of dynamic wrist-hand splints for patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review	5
Functional outcome of a patient after hip disarticulation due to an infection 10 years after limb salvage surgery for osteosarcoma: A case report	5
Design and mechanical testing of an adjustable posterior leaf spring ankle-foot orthosis for patients with drop foot	5
Effectiveness of bracing combined with exercise-based treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Assessing the synergistic benefits: A systematic review	5
Does an alternative breast support garment provide symptomatic relief for larger breasted women with chronic non-specific back pain?	5
Three-dimensional printing technology applied to the production of prosthesis: A systemic narrative review	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
Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Pectus Carinatum Evaluation Questionnaire used in patients with pectus carinatum treated with compression orthosis	5
Efficacy of rehabilitation after provision of ICRC lower limb prostheses in low-income and middle-income countries: A quantitative assessment from Myanmar	5
Fabrication and assessment of partial finger prostheses made using 3D-printed molds: A case study	5
Predictors of long-term pain and function in individuals who received a custom dynamic orthosis and device-centric care pathway	5
Optimal design and 3D printing of prosthetic socket based on the interface pressure between the socket and residual limb	5
A review on different methods of scoliosis brace fabrication	4
Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the satisfaction module of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey	4
Variations in 2-Minute Walk Test outcomes for people with lower limb amputation in the outpatient clinic and research settings	4
Thermoregulatory responses in persons with lower-limb amputation during upper-limb endurance exercise in a hot and humid environment	4
Ideas and statistics need one another	4
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected orthotic services in the United Kingdom?	4
A community-based adapted exercise program to increase quality of life and self-efficacy among adults with physical disabilities: A mixed-method study	4
Prosthetics and Orthotics International	4
Exploring the interaction of knee and ankle component use on mobility test performance in people with unilateral transfemoral amputation	4
The mechanical failure of locally manufactured prosthetic feet from the Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation (JJCDR), Sri Lanka	4
Psychometric properties of outcome measures for lower-limb absence: A protocol for a systematic review	4
Toward good governance for the prosthetics and orthotics sector in Iran: Evidence from a qualitative study	4
Optimized scheme for paired transverse corrective forces in S-shaped scoliosis via ultrasound and application in Chêneau brace: a pilot study	4
Clinical usability, reliability, and repeatability of noncontact scanners in measuring residual limb volume in persons with transtibial amputation	3
Prosthetic walking after bilateral transfemoral amputation in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy: a case report	3
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	3
GGEM: Gender, Geography, and EMployment differences based on mobility levels among lower limb prosthesis users living in the United States	3
Thoracic spine deformation may predict prosthetic rehabilitation outcome	3
Comparing forefoot and heel stiffnesses across commercial prosthetic feet manufactured for individuals with varying body weights and foot sizes	3
Feasibility of repeated session error-augmentation gait training for people with nontraumatic transtibial amputation	3
What is the cost, impact, and willingness to pay for an Amputee Peer Support Program?	3
Adaptation, reliability, and validation of the Turkish version of the Bad Sobernheim Stress Questionnaire-Deformity in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis	3
Transfemoral Osseointegration—a self-case study and physiotherapy assessment	3
Strategies for graded motor imagery for clients with phantom limb pain and cognitive impairment	3
Corrigendum	3
Development of a physical mobility prediction model to guide prosthetic rehabilitation	3
Association between balance confidence and basic walking abilities in people with unilateral transtibial lower-limb amputations: A cross-sectional study	3
The impact of ankle-foot orthosis's plantarflexion resistance on knee adduction moment in people with chronic stroke	3
Clinical guidelines recommending prosthetics and orthotics in Sweden: Agreement between national and regional guidelines	3
Design and testing of a prototype foot orthosis that uses the principle of granular jamming	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
Low-cost prosthetic feet for underserved populations: A comparison of gait analysis and mechanical stiffness	3
Investigation of the correlation between knee joint position sense and physical functional performance in individuals with transtibial amputation	3
Biomechanical determinants of top running speeds in para-athletes with unilateral transfemoral amputation	3

Preliminary analysis of reliability and validity of the Life Space Questionnaire as a real-world mobility measure for people with lower limb loss: A technical note	2
Comparing the effects of University of California Biomechanics Laboratory and custom-made semi-rigid insole on pedobarographic parameters in pediatric flexible flat foot	2
Comparison of prosthetic mobility and balance in transfemoral amputees with bone-anchored prosthesis vs. socket prosthesis	2
Comparison of patient-reported and functional outcomes after transition from traditional upper limb prosthetics to multiarticulating hands in the user with a unilateral transradial amputation	2
Content comparison of four commonly used amputee mobility assessment scales in the literature by linking to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health	2
Progress in muscle strength of the reconstructed knee and quality of life of the patient after knee rotationplasty: A case report	2
Erratum	2
Rehabilitative outcomes with preparatory suction prostheses following traumatic Gritti-Stokes amputation: A case series	2
The effect of medium-tension bandage and stump stocking on residual limb maturation in earthquake survivors	2
Determinants of healing and readiness for prosthetic fitting after transtibial amputation: Integrative literature review	2
A scoping review of the application of motor learning principles to optimize myoelectric prosthetic hand control	2
Functional outcomes and user preferences of individuals with transfemoral amputations using two types of knee joints in under-resourced settings	2
Perceived shared decision-making among patients undergoing lower-limb amputation and their care teams: A qualitative study	2
A single-subject comparison of functional outcomes between lower limb salvage vs. transtibial amputation through sequential participation in a fall-prevention program	2
Caring for Human Needs	2
“That's frustrating”: Perceptions of ankle foot orthosis provision, use, and needs among people with cerebral palsy and caregivers	2
Understanding the adoption of digital workflows in orthotic & prosthetic practice from practitioner perspectives: a qualitative descriptive study	2
Correlation between kinesthetic motor imagery of an amputated limb and phantom limb pain	2
Lived experience of children and adolescents with lower-limb loss who used a prosthesis: A qualitative study	2
Development of a proposed organizational framework for undergraduate research training in prosthetics and orthotics education	2
Training program intervention to encourage physical activity for health in people with transtibial amputation: A feasibility study	2
A qualitative study examining prosthesis use in everyday life in individuals with lower limb amputations	2
Immediate effect of stair exercise on stiffness, tone, and pressure pain threshold of thoracolumbar fascia in individuals with lower limb amputation: a preliminary report	2
A systematic review on cross-cultural validations and psychometric solidity of the orthotics and prosthetics user survey	2
Calculated functional joint center positions are highly variable in individuals with unilateral transtibial amputation walking with identical prosthetic ankle-foot devices	2
Japanese translation and linguistic validation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility (PLUS-M)	2
Satisfaction of individuals with partial-hand amputations after they were fitted with cosmetic silicone prostheses	2
The preliminary results of physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises on spine joint position sense in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized controlled trial	2
Does medial calcaneal wedge improve static balance and load distribution in young adults with pronated foot?	2
Knee disarticulation vs. transfemoral amputation after failed transtibial amputation: Surgical outcome and prosthetic fitting in patients with peripheral vascular disease	2
The national profile of the prosthetic and orthotic workforce in the UK: Sociodemographics and employment characteristics	2
Cost-effectiveness analysis of prosthesis provision for patients with transfemoral amputation in Tanzania	2
Impact of night orthotic managements on gastroc-soleus complex tightness in pediatric with flexible flatfoot: Systematic review	2