Key papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Pofolia’s corpus holds 99 papers from the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine subfield (1938–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
Analysis of Survival Data
2018 · FWCI 63.10 · 6,008 citations
This monograph offers a comprehensive account of survival data analysis, detailing methods and applications across various fields.
The heat of shortening and the dynamic constants of muscle
Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · 1938 · FWCI 3.43 · 5,569 citations
New techniques for muscle heat measurement reveal simple, accurate relations governing muscle shortening, predicting load-speed effects, isometric contraction form, and muscle visco-elasticity.
Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis International · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 238.03 · 4,094 citations · Open access
This publication is a clinician's guide to osteoporosis prevention and treatment, developed by an expert committee of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF).
European guidance for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Osteoporosis International · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 131.96 · 2,947 citations · Open access
Updated European guidance for diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women offers new insights into bone microstructure evaluation, the role of FRAX® and Fracture Liaison Services, dietary impacts on fracture risk, and risks associated with stopping treatment.
Osteoporosis in the European Union: medical management, epidemiology and economic burden
Archives of Osteoporosis · 2013 · Q2 · FWCI 88.28 · 2,642 citations · Open access
Osteoporosis affects 22 million women and 5.5 million men in the EU27, causing 3.5 million fragility fractures annually with an economic burden of <euro>37 billion, projected to rise 25% by 2025.
An overview and management of osteoporosis
European Journal of Rheumatology · 2016 · FWCI 39.17 · 2,253 citations · Open access
Osteoporosis, a chronic metabolic bone disease causing increased bone fragility, is becoming a global epidemic affecting over 200 million people, particularly post-menopausal women and older adults.
European guidance for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Osteoporosis International · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 100.59 · 1,834 citations · Open access
Updated European guidance for diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women offers new insights into assessing fracture risk using bone microstructure and FRAX®, highlights the role of Fracture Liaison Services, and addresses long-term dietary impacts and increased risk upon drug cessation.
Defining training and performance caliber: a participant classification framework
Figshare · 2021 · FWCI 203.51 · 1,833 citations
This paper introduces a six-tiered Participant Classification Framework to standardize the categorization of individuals based on their training volume and performance metrics, addressing the overuse and ambiguity of terms like 'elite' in sports science.
The Recent Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Low Bone Mass in the United States Based on Bone Mineral Density at the Femoral Neck or Lumbar Spine
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 68.35 · 1,813 citations
In 2010, an estimated 10.2 million older US adults had osteoporosis and 43.4 million had low bone mass, affecting a combined 53.6 million individuals aged 50 and over.
Monitoring Training Load to Understand Fatigue in Athletes
Sports Medicine · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 49.06 · 1,762 citations · Open access
While many tools exist to monitor athlete training load, few have strong scientific evidence, and no single definitive marker for fatigue has been identified.
Romosozumab Treatment in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis
New England Journal of Medicine · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 105.15 · 1,750 citations · Open access
Romosozumab significantly reduced the risk of new vertebral fractures by 73% at 12 months and 75% at 24 months in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis compared to placebo.
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
New England Journal of Medicine · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 91.48 · 1,747 citations
Treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis is generally recommended for women with a T score of -2.5 or less, a history of fracture, or high FRAX score.
The training—injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter<i>and</i>harder?
British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 111.90 · 1,539 citations · Open access
Athletes accustomed to high training loads experience fewer injuries than those training at lower workloads, challenging the dogma that higher load directly causes higher injury rates.
Romosozumab or Alendronate for Fracture Prevention in Women with Osteoporosis
New England Journal of Medicine · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 86.32 · 1,476 citations · Open access
In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, 12 months of romosozumab followed by alendronate significantly reduced the risk of vertebral fractures by 48% and clinical fractures by 27% compared to alendronate alone over 24 months.
Designing Resistance Training Programs
Human Kinetics eBooks · 2014 · FWCI 61.75 · 1,381 citations
This guide offers a scientifically-based approach to designing individualized resistance training programs for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
A systematic review of hip fracture incidence and probability of fracture worldwide
Osteoporosis International · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 14.25 · 1,374 citations · Open access
A global systematic review found over a 10-fold variation in hip fracture risk and the 10-year probability of major osteoporotic fractures between countries.
The clinician’s guide to prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis International · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 188.19 · 1,362 citations · Open access
A significant gap persists in osteoporosis care, with most high-risk individuals not diagnosed or treated effectively after fracture, despite advances in diagnostics and therapies.
Rate of force development: physiological and methodological considerations
European Journal of Applied Physiology · 2016 · Q1 · FWCI 78.54 · 1,357 citations · Open access
Rate of force development (RFD), a key measure of explosive strength, is primarily determined by rapid voluntary activation within the first 50-75 ms of contraction, largely influenced by motor unit discharge rate.
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · 1,289 citations
The abstract describes DOAJ as a comprehensive index of open access journals, emphasizing its community-driven approach to making quality content freely available.
Romosozumab in Postmenopausal Women with Low Bone Mineral Density
New England Journal of Medicine · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 114.73 · 1,242 citations
Romosozumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting sclerostin, significantly increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with low bone mass, with the 210-mg monthly dose yielding an 11.3% increase at the lumbar spine after 12 months.
Recently added
Differential behaviour of the medial and lateral heads of gastrocnemius during plantarflexion: the effect of calcaneal inversion and eversion
2026 · 1 citations · Open access
The medial (GM) and lateral (GL) heads of the gastrocnemius muscle exhibit distinct tendon properties, with GM showing greater tendon elongation and strain, particularly at higher contraction levels and dependent on calcaneal position.
Athletic Muscle Rehabilitation Program (AMRP) completing the surgical treatment of sportsmen’s hernia and athletes’ pubalgia: Clinical outcomes in 461 athletes
International journal of abdominal wall and hernia surgery · 2026 · Q3
A surgeon-supervised, 6-12 week Athletic Muscle Rehabilitation Program (AMRP) following TEP-RRT surgery for sports hernia/athletic pubalgia resulted in 98.5% of 461 athletes returning to sport, with 96.2% reporting very good outcomes and no recurrences over 6 months to 9 years.
Differential mechanical behaviour of superficial and deep aponeurosis and tendon during in situ cyclic contractions of rabbit medial gastrocnemius muscle
Journal of Biomechanics · 2026 · Q1 · FWCI 23.99 · 2 citations
Aponeurosis, unlike tendon, does not show strain proportional to muscle force during rabbit medial gastrocnemius contractions; instead, it peaks early and plateaus, indicating distinct mechanical behavior.
Flexor Digitorum Longus Strain in a Spinal Cord Injury Patient: A Case Report of a Rare Diagnosis
Cureus · 2026 · Open access
A 34-year-old female with incomplete tetraplegia experienced acute right leg pain during eccentric plantar flexion, diagnosed via ultrasound as a rare flexor digitorum longus (FDL) muscle strain.
The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles deficits in functional ankle instability: an observational study
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders · 2025 · Q2 · FWCI 0.98 · 1 citations · Open access
In individuals with functional ankle instability (FAI), eccentric strength deficits in the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles at 60°/s significantly predict impaired balance (41% of variance in single-leg stance with eyes closed) and reduced performance in functional tests like the side hop and Y-balance test.
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