OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of HSS Journal 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Correction of Tetratorsional Malalignment of the Lower Extremities Improves Patient-Reported Outcomes	42
Are Grit and Self-Control Associated With Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Spine Surgery?	38
Are Orthopedic Fellowship Programs Giving Out Too Many Interviews? A Retrospective Analysis Suggests They Are	34
Management of Bone Loss in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: An International Consensus Symposium	30
Social Risk Determinants for Successful Same Calendar Day Discharge in Total Joint Arthroplasty	29
Non-operative Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis in the Hip	20
How Do Orthopedic Surgeons Stay Up-to-Date With the Literature? A Survey	15
Bipolar Radiofrequency Neurotomy of the Genicular Nerves for Chronic Pain Due to Knee Osteoarthritis	15
Retired Orthopedic Surgeons’ Reflections on Their Lives and Careers: A Cross-Sectional Study	13
Early Recovery Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Contemporary Posterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: Each Week Shows Progress	13
Rehabilitation Phases, Precautions, and Mobility Goals Following Total Hip Arthroplasty	13
Development and Implementation of an Emergency Action Plan in Football	11
Computer-Assisted Surgical Navigation for Primary and Metastatic Bone Malignancy of the Pelvis: Current Evidence and Future Directions	11
A Nationwide Comparison of Outcomes and Resource Use in Staged vs Simultaneous Cervical and Lumbar Fusions: A Retrospective Database Study	11
Commentary on: “A Consensus Approach on How to Evaluate and Treat Patients With a Recalled Exactech Knee Replacement”	10
Early Readmission and Revision After Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of Cause and Cost	9
Incidence and Etiology of Rare Saphenous Nerve Injury After Knee Surgery with Adductor Canal Block: A Retrospective Observational Study	9
21^st Century Cures Act, an Information Technology-Led Organizational Initiative	9
The Burden of Postoperative Delirium After Shoulder Arthroplasty and Modifiable Pharmacological Perioperative Risk Factors: A Retrospective Nationwide Cohort Study	9
Bone Marrow Edema Injury Patterns in the Pediatric Knee: An MRI Study	8
No Difference Could Be Detected in Clinical Outcomes of 5-Strand and Quadruple Hamstring Autografts of Similar Diameter in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study	7
Arthroscopic Reverse Remplissage for Treatment of Recurrent Posterior Shoulder Instability: Technique Description and Case Report	7
Fostering International Knowledge Sharing and Clinical Excellence: A Partnership and Inaugural Academic Conference	7
Postoperative Brace Use After Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review	7
New Perspectives on Burnout and on Assessing the Reputation of Orthopedic Surgeons	7

Range-of-Motion Predictors for Repeat Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Revision Surgery for Stiffness After Total Knee Arthroplasty	7
Risk Factors for Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture in Non-cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty Through the Direct Anterior Approach	7
Symptomatic Early Rupture of the InSpace Subacromial Balloon Spacer: A Case Report	7
An Investigation of Google Searches for Knee Osteoarthritis and Stem Cell Therapy: What are Patients Searching Online?	7
Innovations in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Episodes of Care: Transitioning from Inpatient to Ambulatory Care	6
Surgeon Burnout and Relationships: A Missing Component in the Ongoing Conversation	6
Robotic-Assisted Navigation in Single-Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Reduces Surgeons’ Mental Workload Compared With Fluoroscopic and Computed Tomographic Techniques: A Nonrandomized Pro	6
Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthrodesis Using a Cannulated Compression Screw and Locking Plate Construct	6
Patient Perceptions of Same-Day Discharge Versus Overnight Stay After Total Joint Arthroplasty: Results of a Survey	6
Multimodal Thromboprophylaxis in Patients With a History of Venous Thromboembolism Undergoing Primary and Revision Knee Arthroplasty	6
Foreword: The Role of a Team Physician and an Athletic Trainer	6
Finding the Right Doctor: Not So Easy!	5
Psychosocial Interventions to Reduce Post operative Pain in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review	5
Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis and Prognostication of the Musculoskeletal Patient	5
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Evaluation of the Bone Remodeling Effects of a Low-Modulus Composite Hip Stem After 2 Decades of Follow-Up	5
Patellofemoral Instability in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes: A Review of Risk Factors and Treatments	5
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Acetabular Bone Loss in Revision Hip Arthroplasty: An International Consensus Symposium	5
Relationship of Chronic Systemic Inflammation to Both Chronic Lifestyle-Related Diseases and Osteoarthritis: The Case for Lifestyle Medicine for Osteoarthritis	5
How Well Do Studies of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Intervention and Knee Osteoarthritis Adhere to the Minimum Information for Studies Evaluating Biologics Guidelines? A Systematic Review of Randomized Contr	5
Large Language Models in Spine Surgery: A Promising Technology	5
CT-Based Image-Guided Navigation and the DaVinci Robot in Spine Oncology: Changing Surgical Paradigms	4
Hipology 2023: Science, Philosophy, and Craft	4
Factors Associated With Increasing Length of Stay for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty and Total Knee Arthroplasty	4
Telemedicine in Musculoskeletal Health: Adaptations, Efficacy, and Implications for Practice	4
Advancing Musculoskeletal Care Using AI and Digital Health Applications: A Review of Commercial Solutions	4
Predicting Prolonged Hospital Stays in Elderly Patients With Hip Fractures Managed During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile: An Artificial Neural Networks Study	4
Analysis of Sex Diversity Within Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship Programs	4
Normative Running Kinematics in Healthy Adolescent Runners: A 2-Dimensional Video Analysis	3
Posterior Approach With Small Incision Is a Safe Alternative to Anterior Approach for Hamstring Autograft Harvest in Adolescents	3
Can Return-to-Sport Rates be Taken at Face Value in the Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Literature?	3
Does the Timed-Up-and-Go Test Predict Length of Stay After Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Retrospective Study	3
Did Payment Reform Lead to Patient Selection in Hip and Knee Arthroplasties? An Observational Study Using New York State Data	3
Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes and Early Complications Between a Direct Anterior Approach or Posterolateral Approach in Simultaneous Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Study	3
Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Prior Ipsilateral Hip Fusion: A Surgical Technique	3
Creating a Reachable Workspace Model With 3D Motion Capture to Track Adult Brachial Plexus Injury Recovery: A Representative Case Report	3
Ultrasound as a Complementary Tool to Electrodiagnostics in the Evaluation of Compressive Neuropathy of the Common Fibular Nerve	3
Hemostatic Agents in Orthopedic Surgery	3
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Thrombotic Microangiopathy, and Purtscher-Like Retinopathy in a Patient Who Experienced Resolution With Eculizumab Treatment: A Case Report	3
Scaled TelePhysical Therapy Program a Promising Option for Post-acute Care of Lower-Extremity Arthroplasty Patients	3
A Retrospective Study With 2-Year Follow-up Comparing Semi-Extended Tibia Nailing Techniques: The Suprapatellar Versus the Extra-Articular Lateral Parapatellar Approach	3
Clinical and Histological Features of Prosthetic Joint Infections May Differ in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis and Osteoarthritis	2
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Following Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Case Report Highlighting Early Magnetic Resonance Neurography Findings	2
No Effect of Surgical Approach on Discharge Outcomes in Outpatient Total Hip Arthroplasty	2
Competencies of Large Language Models About Piriformis Syndrome: Quality, Accuracy, Completeness, and Readability Study	2
The State of Telemedicine, Telerehabilitation, and Virtual Care in Musculoskeletal Health: A Narrative Review	2
Osteolysis of the Cervical Spine after M6-C Disk Replacement due to Allergy to Polycarbonate Urethane: A Case Report and Literature Review	2
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation	2
HSS Journal and Its Commitment to DEI: A Progress Report	2
Young Athletes Need a Better Chance for Success	2
Volar Radiocarpal Dislocation in a Child With Trisomy 21: A Case Report	2

Online First Publication: A Resource for Authors	2
Muscle Inflammation Susceptibility: A Potential Phenotype for Guiding Precision Rehabilitation After Total Hip Arthroplasty in End-Stage Osteoarthritis	2
The Preparticipation Orthopedic History and Physical Examination for American Football Players	2
Preoperative Education and Prehabilitation in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients: A Commentary	2
Stratified Comparison of Short-Term Perioperative Outcomes in Direct Anterior Versus Posterolateral Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Review	2
Nonagenarians and Octogenarians Undergoing THA and TKA: A 10-Year Age Difference Increases Rates of In-Hospital Complications But Does Not Affect 90-Day Outcomes	2
Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Update on Navigation, Robotics, and Contemporary Advancements	2
Exciting Progress	2
Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in High School Sports Participants: An Executive Summary of the Inaugural Meeting of the National ACL Injury Coalition	2
Common Soft Tissue Injuries About the Knee in American Football	2
Risk Factors and Population-Attributable Fractions for Incident Hip Osteoarthritis	2
Squeaking Shoulder Following Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Case–Control Study	2
Scoliosis Correction in an Adolescent With Hajdu–Cheney Syndrome: A Case Report	2
Cost Disclosure of Surgeon “Scorecards”: Effects on Operating Room Costs for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty	2
Annular Closure Device Reduces Symptomatic Reherniation Rates: Results of a Meta-analysis	2
Biomechanical Comparison of Synthetic Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) vs Human Dermal Allograft (HDA), 2 vs 3 Glenoid Anchors, and Suture vs Minitape in Superior Capsule Reconstruction	2
Throwing Injuries and Prevention Strategies in Youth Baseball	2
Impact of Large Database Studies on Orthopedic Surgery Literature: Are We Advancing the Field?	2
A Broader View	2
Concomitant Rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and the Patellar Tendon in a High-Level Athlete: A Case Report	2
The Power of Consensus	2