Bert J. Thomas

2.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
20 papers, 1.6k citations indexed

About

Bert J. Thomas is a scholar working on Surgery, Epidemiology and Rheumatology. According to data from OpenAlex, Bert J. Thomas has authored 20 papers receiving a total of 1.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 17 papers in Surgery, 3 papers in Epidemiology and 3 papers in Rheumatology. Recurrent topics in Bert J. Thomas's work include Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty (10 papers), Orthopedic Infections and Treatments (8 papers) and Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes (6 papers). Bert J. Thomas is often cited by papers focused on Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty (10 papers), Orthopedic Infections and Treatments (8 papers) and Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes (6 papers). Bert J. Thomas collaborates with scholars based in United States and Mexico. Bert J. Thomas's co-authors include Irvin S. Y. Chen, John K. Fraser, Peter Ashjian, Amir Elbarbary, Patricia A. Zuk, Prosper Benhaim, Jason L. Dragoo, Marc H. Hedrick, Min Zhu and Kouki Morizono and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research and International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics.

In The Last Decade

Bert J. Thomas

20 papers receiving 1.5k citations

Hit Papers

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  1. Comparison of Multi-Lineage Cells from Human Adipose Tissue and Bone Marrow
    2003 940 citations Daniel A. De Ugarte, Kouki Morizono et al. Cells Tissues Organs profile →

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Bert J. Thomas United States 17 970 769 268 232 188 20 1.6k
Tain-Hsiung Chen Taiwan 25 2.2k 2.3× 872 1.1× 251 0.9× 463 2.0× 356 1.9× 64 3.0k
Sang Yang Lee Japan 22 652 0.7× 253 0.3× 186 0.7× 288 1.2× 349 1.9× 70 1.4k
Danièle Bensoussan France 21 348 0.4× 513 0.7× 108 0.4× 259 1.1× 170 0.9× 72 1.3k
Hajime Mishima Japan 22 633 0.7× 259 0.3× 199 0.7× 175 0.8× 120 0.6× 87 1.2k
Stefan Schaeren Switzerland 24 1.0k 1.0× 404 0.5× 390 1.5× 295 1.3× 114 0.6× 50 2.1k
Paul DiMuzio United States 24 1.4k 1.5× 414 0.5× 75 0.3× 293 1.3× 116 0.6× 102 2.2k
Douglas S. Steinbrech United States 30 740 0.8× 281 0.4× 295 1.1× 852 3.7× 311 1.7× 46 2.6k
Kohji Yoshimoto Japan 10 677 0.7× 615 0.8× 50 0.2× 929 4.0× 79 0.4× 21 1.7k
Tsai-Ming Lin Taiwan 20 621 0.6× 224 0.3× 75 0.3× 114 0.5× 154 0.8× 58 1.1k
Kathrin Heidinger Germany 11 363 0.4× 374 0.5× 38 0.1× 143 0.6× 100 0.5× 25 907

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All Works

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Lieberman, Jay R., Bert J. Thomas, Gerald A. M. Finerman, & Frederick J. Dorey. (2003). Patients' reasons for undergoing total hip arthroplasty can change over time. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 18(1). 63–68. 25 indexed citations
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Ugarte, Daniel A. De, Kouki Morizono, Amir Elbarbary, et al.. (2003). Comparison of Multi-Lineage Cells from Human Adipose Tissue and Bone Marrow. Cells Tissues Organs. 174(3). 101–109. 940 indexed citations breakdown →
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Bowen, Richard E., Frederick J. Dorey, & Bert J. Thomas. (2002). The Impact of Mixed Components on Polyethylene Wear. Orthopedics. 25(5). 499–502. 2 indexed citations
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Yagishita, Kazuyoshi & Bert J. Thomas. (2002). Use of allograft for large Hill–Sachs lesion associated with anterior glenohumeral dislocation. Injury. 33(9). 791–794. 60 indexed citations
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Lieberman, Jay R., Frederick J. Dorey, Bert J. Thomas, et al.. (1997). The Efficacy of Prophylaxis with Low-Dose Warfarin for Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism following Total Hip Arthroplasty*. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 79(3). 319–25. 73 indexed citations
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Wirganowicz, Philip Z. & Bert J. Thomas. (1997). Massive Osteolysis After Ceramic on Ceramic Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 338(338). 100–104. 58 indexed citations
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Boardman, David L., Jay R. Lieberman, & Bert J. Thomas. (1997). Impact of declining reimbursement and rising hospital costs on the feasibility of total hip arthroplasty. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 12(5). 526–534. 23 indexed citations
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Lieberman, Jay R., et al.. (1997). Low-dose warfarin prophylaxis to prevent symptomatic pulmonary embolism after total knee arthroplasty. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 12(2). 180–184. 20 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J., et al.. (1996). Total hip arthroplasty. Current Opinion in Rheumatology. 8(2). 148–153. 60 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J.. (1992). Heterotopic Bone Formation after Total Hip Arthroplasty. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 23(2). 347–358. 77 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J., Harlan C. Amstutz, & Andrea Cracchiolo. (1991). Shoulder Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 265. 125–128. 15 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J., et al.. (1991). Total Knee Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 265(265). 129–136. 10 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J., et al.. (1991). Shoulder arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis.. PubMed. 125–8. 22 indexed citations
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Kossovsky, Nir, David Millett, Patricia A. Campbell, et al.. (1991). Periprosthetic Chronic Inflammation Characterized Through the Measurement of Superoxide Anion Production by Synovial-Derived Macrophages. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 263(263). 263–271. 19 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J., et al.. (1990). Postoperative irradiation for the prevention of heterotopic bone: Analysis of different dose schedules and shielding considerations. International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics. 19(3). 577–581. 35 indexed citations
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Sylvester, John E., Peter Greenberg, Michael T. Selch, Bert J. Thomas, & Harlan C. Amstutz. (1988). The use of postoperative irradiation for the prevention of heterotopic bone formation after total hip replacement. International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics. 14(3). 471–476. 68 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J., et al.. (1985). The Knee in Arthrogryposis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 194(194). 87–92. 25 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J., John Moreland, & Harlan C. Amstutz. (1983). Infection after Total Joint Arthroplasty from Distal Extremity Sepsis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 181. 121–125. 24 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J., John Moreland, & Harlan C. Amstutz. (1983). Infection after total joint arthroplasty from distal extremity sepsis.. PubMed. 121–5. 24 indexed citations
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Thomas, Bert J. & Harlan C. Amstutz. (1982). Revision Surgery for Failed Surface Arthroplasty of the Hip. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 170(170). 42–49. 18 indexed citations

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