OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is 33. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Evaluation of the clinical efficacy of using an inverted triangular cannulated compression screw in combination with positive or negative buttress reduction for the healing of femoral neck fractures	227
A design of a targeted puncture trajectory applied to unilateral extrapedicular percutaneous vertebroplasty	105
Quality indicators for osteoarthritis pain management in the primary care setting	81
Compare the clinical value of two minimally invasive approaches to locating radial nerve in the posterior humeral approach	68
Evaluation the association of facet tropism in multi-sports athletes with cervical disc hernia	67
Evaluation of the usefulness of non-weight-bearing tunnel view using X-ray in the short term after medial meniscus posterior root tear onset: a retrospective study	61
FGA can be used as a promising therapeutic target in osteoarthritis	55
Generic health status improves after non-surgically and surgically treated hip abductor tendon pathology: a retrospective study of ninety-seven female patients	54
No difference in clinical outcome, pain, and range of motion between fixed and mobile bearing Attune total knee arthroplasty: a prospective single-center trial	53
Arthroscopy-assisted absorbable screw combined with Kirschner wire internal fixation for Sanders type III displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a retrospective study	52
Pneumatic tourniquet versus no tourniquet in transfemoral amputation – a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial	51
Effectiveness of the pilates method in patients with chronic neck pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis	50
Effects of prior shelf procedure on subsequent conversion total hip arthroplasty	47
Comparative clinical efficacy of percutaneous coaxial large-channel endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospecti	45
Comprehensive classification and its value of capitellar cartilage injury concomitant with radial head fracture	44
Effect of collaborative nursing method based on RAM model on postoperative functional reconstruction, soft tissue pain and living quality in patients with femoral trochanter fracture	44
Reoperation rate and implants’ position variation features of displaced femoral neck fractures with sliding compression or length-stable fixation in young and middle-aged population	40
Biomechanical analysis of plate versus K-wire fixation for metacarpal shaft fractures with wedge-shaped bone defects	40
Radiographic reliability of anatomical knee landmarks for joint line determination in healthy adults	39
Comparative effects of modified rotary scarf osteotomy and traditional scarf osteotomy in treating moderate to severe hallux valgus: a retrospective cohort study	39
The Swedish version of the STarT MSK Tool: cross-cultural adaption, test–retest reliability, and aspects of validity	38
MiR-145 inhibits the differentiation and proliferation of bone marrow stromal mesenchymal stem cells by GABARAPL1 in steroid-induced femoral head necrosis	38
Pediatric distal both-bone forearm fractures treated with percutaneous pinning with or without ulna fixation: a retrospective cohort study from two centres	38
Comparison of the efficacy of ultrasound-guided dextrose 25% hypertonic prolotherapy and intra-articular normal saline injection on pain, functional limitation, and range of motion in patients with kn	38
A clinical study on robot navigationassisted intramedullary nail treatment for humeral shaft fractures	37

Does the anteromedial plate position affect proximal screw length and worsen the clinical outcomes in medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy?	37
Influence of time since injury and physical activity level on upper limb kinematics and muscle activation during wheelchair propulsion in complete T12/L1 spinal cord injury	37
High and low value care recommended and undertaken prior to knee or hip arthroplasty: a survey study	36
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Pakistani laparoscopic and general surgeons	35
The efficacy of enhanced recovery program compared to routine care for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	35
The impact of exercise therapy on rehabilitation outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a network meta-analysis	35
Comparison of corticosteroid injections and conservative treatments for heel spurs	34
Miyoshi myopathy associated with spine rigidity and multiple contractures: a case report	33
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity tests of the Chinese version of the Profile Fitness Mapping neck questionnaire	33