OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Hand Clinics 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
The Foot as a Donor Site for Reconstruction in the Hand	19
Simultaneous or Delayed Free Tissue Transfer in Combination with Replantation Surgery	18
Evolution and Application of Ultrasound for Flap Planning in Upper Extremity Reconstruction	18
Functional Free Muscle Transfer for Reconstruction of Traumatic Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries	16
Forthcoming Issues	16
Copyright	10
Sonography, My Personal Assistant at Hand Outpatient Clinic	10
The Art of Mental Simulation in Surgical Conduct	9
Teaching Basic Surgical Technique	9
Contents	9
The Evolution of Surgery and Surgical Education in the Past 100 Years	9
Distal Radius Nonunions	8
Distal Radius Fracture and the Distal Radioulnar Joint	8
Copyright	8
Copyright	8
Management of the Metacarpophalangeal and Scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal Joints in Patients with Thumb Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis	8
Direct Repair of Flexor Tendons Close to Bony Insertion and Ruptured Collateral Ligaments	8
Recruiting, Supporting and Retaining Diversity in Hand Surgery	7
Rethinking Scaphoid Fixation	7
Contributors	7
Innovation in Upper Extremity Fracture Treatment—Implementation of Advanced Techniques to Improve Outcomes	7
Physical Examination and Radiographic Staging of Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis	7
Forthcoming Issues	7
Intramedullary Nailing of Forearm Fractures	7
Some Misconceptions in the Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, and Median Nerve Compression in the Forearm	6

Innovations in Small Joint Arthroscopy	6
Bioengineered Nerve Conduits and Wraps	6
Current Concepts in Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Disorders	6
Forthcoming Issues	6
Contents	5
Copyright	5
Brain-Machine Interfaces	5
Forthcoming Issues	5
Avascular Necrosis of the Carpal Bones: Etiologies and Treatments	5
“Established” Rules or Teachings Are Less Proven than We Realize	5
How to Run an Academic Department	5
The Business of Hand Surgery	5
Cost-Effectiveness of Sonography-Guided Surgery	5
Outcome Measurement for Distal Radius Fractures	5
Outcomes of Small Joint Arthroplasty for the Rheumatoid Hand	4
Contributors	4
Arthroscopy in Distal Radius Fractures	4
Strategies for Specific Reduction in High-Energy Distal Radius Fractures	4
Growth Factors to Enhance Nerve Regeneration	4
Joint Preserving Treatments for Thumb CMC Arthritis	4
Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures	4
Dermatosensory Peripheral Nerve Interfaces: Prevention of Pain Recurrence Following Sensory Neurectomy	4
Percutaneous Sonographically Guided Release of Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger: Biomechanics, Clinical Results, Technical Developments	4
Safe Zones for Percutaneous Carpal Tunnel Release	4
Surgical Considerations for Flexor Tendon Repair	3
How to Treat Distal Radius Fractures	3
General Principles of Flexor Tendon Repair	3
Evaluating Outcomes Following Nerve Repair	3
Revision Arthroplasty in the Challenging Elbow	3
Flexor Tendon Repair Techniques	3
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation for the Treatment of Neuroma	3
Therapy after Flexor Tendon Repair	3
Surgical Treatment of Advanced Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis	3
Applying Evidence-Based Concepts in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in the 21st Century	2
CONTENTS	2
The International Medical Graduate Perspective in Hand Surgery	2
The Value of Diversity: Spectrum of Tissue, Training, and Individuals in Hand Surgery	2
Neuroma, Neural Interface, and Prosthetics	2
The Use of Patient-Specific Implants for the Treatment of Upper Extremity Fractures	2
Strategies for Perioperative Optimization in Upper Extremity Fracture Care	2
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries in Children and Adolescents	2
Management of Acute and Chronic Thumb CMC Joint Dislocations	2
Forthcoming Issues	2
Our Disagreement on “Iceberg View” on the Ulnar Wrist and Clinical Implications	2
Interpretation of Data from Translational Rodent Nerve Injury and Repair Models	2
Forthcoming Issues	2
Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis	2
Contents	2
The Contemporary View of Distal Radius Fracture Management	2
Contributors	2

Contents	2
Pathophysiology of Avascular Necrosis	2
Allyship for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hand Surgery	2
Forthcoming Issues	2
Avascular Necrosis of the Carpal Bones: Etiologies and Treatments	2
Total Wrist Arthroplasty Versus Wrist Fusion in Rheumatoid Arthritis	2
Neuroma, Neural Interface, and Prosthetics	2
Current Concepts in Flexor Tendon Repair and Rehabilitation	2
Advanced Dupuytren Contracture	2
Contents	2