OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Improvement of sarcopenia after total knee arthroplasty in patients with knee osteoarthritis	43
Proximal fibular osteotomy for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: A prospective cohort study in a Western population	33
A randomized controlled study of two different fixations in anterior cervical discectomy of multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy	28
Thirty day low-dose versus regular-dose aspirin for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in primary total joint arthroplasty	28
Prognostic impact of oligometastases in orthopaedic surgery for metastatic bone disease	24
Preoperative proximal tibial varus and varus limb alignment contribute to mid-term varus progression after fixed-bearing medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty	20
Less risk of patellofemoral degeneration without significant clinical and survivorship difference for distal tibial tuberosity high tibial osteotomy compared to biplanar high tibial osteotomy over a m	18
Health-related quality of life after total knee arthroplasty and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for unicompartmental osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Comparison of simultaneous versus staged bilateral total hip arthroplasty via the direct anterior approach: A propensity score matched analysis	16
Does tibial slope modification influence early recovery in mechanically aligned robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty? A retrospective cohort study	15
The feasibility study of stress position device simulating standing weight-bearing applied in computed tomography examination	14
Intermediate-term results and risk factors analysis of tumor endoprosthesis in paediatric patients after the resection of lower extremity bone sarcoma	14
Effects of high tibial osteotomy on the coronal, sagittal, and axial alignments of the ankle joint	14
Modified scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus: From a finite element model to clinical results	13
Artificial intelligence- and computer-assisted navigation for shoulder surgery	12
Denosumab treatment after percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: Long-term follow-up of pain relief, bone mineral density changes, and risk of refracture	11
Super-thin anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of the medial plantar artery perforator flap donor site	10
Double-bundle ACL and ALL reconstruction results in less femoral posterolateral bundle tunnel widening than outside-in double-bundle ACL reconstruction	10
Length-stable fixation reduces femoral neck shortening in unstable femoral neck fractures: A retrospective comparative study of length-stable dynamic hip screw versus femoral neck system fixation	10
Comparison of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion versus anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion in the treatment of localized ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament	10
Pathological fracture of the humeral shaft: Antegrade intramedullary nailing versus plate osteosynthesis with bone defect cementation	10
Prediction models for deep vein thrombosis after knee/hip arthroplasty: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	10
The clinical results of bi-cruciate vs posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty for flexion contracture in osteoarthritic knee	10
Efficacy of adding infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) to adductor canal block and local infiltration analgesia in total knee arthroplasty: A retros	10
Arthroscopy combined with high tibial osteotomy promotes cartilage regeneration in osteoarthritis	9

Hook plate fixation for distal clavicle and acromioclavicular joint injuries: Insights into peri-implant fracture risk	9
Comparison of radiolucent CFR-PEEK and titanium volar locking plates in distal radius fracture fixation	9
Double compression technique for first MTP joint fusion: A cadaveric analysis of valgus plate fixation	8
Bond strength of metal-free polyether-ether-ketone knee prostheses compared to metal knee prostheses with bone cement: A preliminary in vitro study	8
Anxiety and depression as risk factors for postoperative complications and pain in lumbar spine surgery: A national database study	8
Mid-term survivorship of fixed bearing unicondylar knee arthroplasty with no exclusion of early PFJ arthritis or ACL deficiency: Analysis of clinical and radiological predictors	8
Observation of the effect of artificial dermis technology combined with full-thickness skin graft coverage in the treatment of foot and ankle wound defects in the elderly	8
Outcome of a Fixed-Bearing all-polyethylene unicompartmental tibial tray: A 12-year Joint Registry Follow-Up study	8
The analgesic effect and safety of duloxetine in total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review	8
Foreword for special collection on ankle instability	8
Low-value surgical innovation under peer-review: A sham study of abstracts on proximal humerus fractures submitted to scientific meetings	8
Shared and unique risk factors for readmission exist following upper and lower extremity arthroplasty in the 30-day postoperative period	8
Surgically adjust tibial tunnel in anatomical anterior cruciate ligament single-bundle reconstruction: A time-zero biomechanical study in vitro	8
Statistical shape modeling of mean shape and principal variability of the human talar bone in the Chinese population	8
Radial head replacement with the 3D-printed patient-specific titanium prosthesis: Preliminary results of a multi-centric prospective study	8
Three-dimensional finite-element analysis of a pedicle screw system combined with a titanium mesh support and fixation in the treatment of L4–5 vertebral tuberculosis	7
Antibiotic coated nails: Rationale, development, indications and outcomes	7
Clinical efficacy of absorbable cartilage screw fixation for osteochondral fracture caused by patellar dislocation	7
Elevation and distraction of the Tibial periosteum in the management of chronic ischemic lower limb diseases	7
Oncological and functional outcomes of modified arthroscopic resection for intra-articular tenosynovial giant cell tumor of the knee using multiple portals	7
Outcomes of intermediate stage varus ankle arthritis treated by supramalleolar osteotomy	7
Are sesamoids and proximal phalanx of metatarsus primus varus deformity of hallux valgus feet displaced? A radiological study	7
Comparison between virtual reality with bench-top simulation in the acquisition of arthroscopic skill: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	7
Ensemble learning guided survival prediction and chemotherapy benefit analysis in high-grade chondrosarcoma: A study based on the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) database	7
Tourniquet use benefits to reduce intraoperative blood loss in patients receiving total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: An updated meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis	7
Orthopaedic surgery academic productivity – how do we measure up?	7
Efficacy of combining intravenous and topical dexamethasone against postoperative pain and function recovery after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial	6
Spinal surgeon delphi panel to gain consensus on minimally invasive surgery definitions for spinal fusion	6
Outcomes of fracture-related infections – do organism, depth of involvement, and temporality count?	6
Minimum 3-year experience with vertebral body tethering for treating scoliosis: A systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis	6
Comparative efficacy and safety of ACAF, ACCF, and laminoplasty for multilevel cervical OPLL: A network meta-analysis of observational studies	6
Biomechanical and histological evaluation of aspirin in rotator cuff tear rat model	6
Comparison of Cemented and Cementless Fixation in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of RCTs	6
Radiographic assessment of posterior tibial slope and metaphysio-diaphyseal angle as structural markers of knee osteoarthritis in South Indian adults: A cross-sectional comparative study	6
Superior analgesic efficacy of preemptive low-dose ketorolac compared with parecoxib after total knee arthroplasty: A retrospective propensity score matching study	6
Chronic thrombocytopenia and outcomes following surgery for metastatic spinal tumors: An analysis of the United States Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2005–2018	6
Effect of arthroscopic repair on sleep disturbances in rotator cuff tear patients: A prospective cohort study analyzing short-term postoperative pain correlations	6
Multivariate logistic regression analysis to explore the high-risk factors of deep vein embolism/pulmonary embolism after knee replacement in the elderly	6
Functional and radiological outcome of non-operative treated clavicle fractures and its association with acromioclavicular joint arthrosis	6
Invited review article: Artificial intelligence in orthopaedic surgery a comprehensive review	6
A survey and biomechanical analysis of the feasibility of the thumb test for determining the cancellous bone quality for stemless shoulder prosthesis	6
3D simulation and printing for complex comminuted pelvic and acetabular fractures: A single-center experience	6
Open resection versus arthroscopic resection for wrist ganglion cysts: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
The management of fracture related infections: What practices can be supported by high-level evidence?	5
Single anchor versus double anchor for arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair: A systematic review and mate-analysis of cohort studies	5
Clinical model of pulmonary metastasis in patients with osteosarcoma: A new multiple machine learning-based risk prediction	5
Global research trends in AI-related foot and ankle surgery research: A bibliometric and visualized study	5
Robotic-arm assisted lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: 5-Year outcomes & survivorship	5
Robot-assisted retractor in spine surgery: Preliminary evaluation of its feasibility and two operation mode in beagles	5
Reconstruction of plantar degloving injuries using a prefabricated anterolateral thigh plantar glabrous skin flap	5

Prescription analgesic medication use among osteoarthritis patients	5
A randomized controlled trial comparing carbazochrome sodium sulfonate and tranexamic acid in reducing blood loss and inflammatory response after simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty	5
Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting prognosis of high-grade chondrosarcoma: A surveillance, epidemiology, and end results-based population analysis	5
Optimizing multimodal diagnostic strategies for periprosthetic joint infection: Current advances and integration	5
Reply letter to the editor regarding “Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery aided full-length phrenic nerve transfer for restoration of elbow flexion”	5
Comparison of fibula plating versus fibula nailing: A systematic review with meta-analysis of all current comparative literature	5
Clinical effect of rotating alignment technique of medial pivot type tibial prosthesis in total knee arthroplasty	4
Suture looping technique for coracoclavicular fixation biomechanically outperforms fixation constructs utilizing either a metallic anchor or an all-suture anchor	4
Corrigendum to “Comparison of clinical and biomechanical results of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using conventional and triple-row suture-bridge techniques”	4
Knocking-down long non-coding RNA LINC01094 prohibits chondrocyte apoptosis via regulating microRNA-577/metal-regulatory transcription factor 1 axis	4
Association between union time and clinical and functional outcomes following reconstruction with free vascularized fibular graft in patients with bone tumors	4
Mycobacterium avium complex prosthetic joint infection: A systematic review of the literature and pooled analysis	4
Acute correction of distal femoral deformities by retrograde femoral nail using preoperative planning	4
Three-dimensional analysis of bone site grafting on the upper extremity on computed tomography scans	4
Half of the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients may have lumbar adjacent segment degeneration following spinal fusion: A systemic review and meta-analysis	4
Dynamic evaluation of vertebral alveolar echinococcosis using MR T2 mapping	4
Distal radius fractures: External fixation for 6–7 Weeks versus early mobilization following 3–4 Weeks of external fixation and light splintage	4
Clinical outcomes of hybrid closed wedge high tibial osteotomy for advanced osteoarthritis of the knee compared with total knee arthroplasty	4
The relationship between the expression of serum asprosin and miR-21 in patients with osteoporosis and delayed healing after OVCF surgery	4
Computed tomographic correlation between Akagi’s line and the extensor hallucis longus tendon: A descriptive study of 100 normal tibiae	4
Computed tomography-based comparison of the greater sigmoid notch restoration after tension-band wiring in osteotomized olecranon and transverse olecranon fracture	4
Corrigendum to “Predictors of re-biopsy in percutaneous musculoskeletal tumor biopsies: A single-center retrospective cohort study”	4
Impact of clavicular length change on clinical outcomes after surgical treatment of nonunion: A retrospective study	4
Instability of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis	4
Intraoperative intravenous versus periarticular injection of glucocorticoids in improving clinical outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective, randomized and controlled study	4
Gastrocnemius recession in the treatment of isolated metatarsalgia: A systematic review of surgical outcomes and complications	4
Functional results and return to sports on recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability. Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic; Comparative retrospective study and short-term results	4