C. Thomas Vangsness

7.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
129 papers, 5.0k citations indexed

About

C. Thomas Vangsness is a scholar working on Surgery, Epidemiology and Rheumatology. According to data from OpenAlex, C. Thomas Vangsness has authored 129 papers receiving a total of 5.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 100 papers in Surgery, 30 papers in Epidemiology and 29 papers in Rheumatology. Recurrent topics in C. Thomas Vangsness's work include Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques (50 papers), Shoulder Injury and Treatment (43 papers) and Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes (35 papers). C. Thomas Vangsness is often cited by papers focused on Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques (50 papers), Shoulder Injury and Treatment (43 papers) and Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes (35 papers). C. Thomas Vangsness collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and United Kingdom. C. Thomas Vangsness's co-authors include Ian A. Jones, Nathanael D. Heckmann, Melissa L. Wilson, Darren L. Johnson, Caron Park, Roscoe Atkinson, Xiao Chen, Traci Watson, Jack Farr and Tillman M. Moore and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spine and The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

In The Last Decade

C. Thomas Vangsness

126 papers receiving 4.7k citations

Hit Papers

Intra-articular treatment... 2014 2026 2018 2022 2018 2014 100 200 300
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Intra-articular treatment options for knee osteoarthritis
    2018 383 citations Ian A. Jones, Nathanael D. Heckmann et al. profile →
  2. Adult Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Delivered via Intra-Articular Injection to the Knee Following Partial Medial Meniscectomy
    2014 298 citations C. Thomas Vangsness et al. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
C. Thomas Vangsness 3.6k 1.3k 1.2k 1.1k 489 129 5.0k
Hagen Schmal 3.5k 1.0× 828 0.6× 719 0.6× 1.7k 1.6× 703 1.4× 255 6.7k
Wasim Khan 3.1k 0.8× 662 0.5× 892 0.8× 1.1k 1.0× 525 1.1× 273 5.2k
Frank A. Petrigliano 2.8k 0.8× 673 0.5× 1.1k 1.0× 466 0.4× 345 0.7× 174 3.9k
Κonstantinos Ν. Malizos 4.9k 1.3× 1.3k 1.0× 1.8k 1.6× 2.3k 2.0× 311 0.6× 215 8.2k
Markus Tingart 5.3k 1.5× 1.1k 0.8× 1.8k 1.6× 939 0.8× 186 0.4× 274 7.2k
Norbert Haas 3.1k 0.8× 1.8k 1.3× 603 0.5× 528 0.5× 141 0.3× 137 4.9k
Mathias P. Bostrom 4.3k 1.2× 1.1k 0.9× 1.1k 1.0× 741 0.7× 458 0.9× 215 7.4k
Patrick Vavken 2.6k 0.7× 505 0.4× 1.4k 1.3× 524 0.5× 522 1.1× 118 3.6k
Francesco Oliva 3.8k 1.1× 718 0.5× 3.6k 3.1× 580 0.5× 191 0.4× 241 6.3k
B L Hazleman 4.3k 1.2× 1.8k 1.4× 2.5k 2.2× 1.4k 1.2× 116 0.2× 144 7.9k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of C. Thomas Vangsness

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Fang, William & C. Thomas Vangsness. (2024). Orthobiologic Products: Preservation Options for Orthopedic Research and Clinical Applications. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 13(21). 6577–6577. 2 indexed citations
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Chen, Xiao, et al.. (2019). Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Improvement of Pain and Function in Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With Bias Assessment. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 48(8). 2028–2041. 74 indexed citations
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Heckmann, Nathanael D., Alexander E. Weber, Rosemary C. She, et al.. (2019). Cutibacterium acnes persists despite topical clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 28(12). 2279–2283. 20 indexed citations
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Curtis, William, Michael B. Stone, C. Thomas Vangsness, et al.. (2018). Effect of Preoperative Opioid Usage on Pain After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 27(16). e734–e742. 20 indexed citations
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Harris, Liam & C. Thomas Vangsness. (2017). Mesenchymal Stem Cell Levels of Human Spinal Tissues. Spine. 43(9). E545–E550. 9 indexed citations
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Decker, Michael J., et al.. (2016). The influence of a dynamic elastic garment on musculoskeletal and respiratory wellness in computer users. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. 22(4). 550–556. 3 indexed citations
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Kuang, Jin-Qiang, et al.. (2015). A novel, cryopreserved, viable osteochondral allograft designed to augment marrow stimulation for articular cartilage repair. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 10(1). 66–66. 31 indexed citations
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Villacis, Diego, George F. Rick Hatch, Patrick M. Colletti, et al.. (2013). 3.0-Tesla MRI and Arthroscopy for Assessment of Knee Articular Cartilage Lesions. Orthopedics. 36(8). e1060–4. 30 indexed citations
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White, Eric A., Dakshesh B. Patel, George R. Matcuk, et al.. (2013). Cruciate ligament avulsion fractures: Anatomy, biomechanics, injury patterns, and approach to management. Emergency Radiology. 20(5). 429–440. 44 indexed citations
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Narvy, Steven J., et al.. (2013). Overview of Cycling Injuries: Results of a Cycling Club Survey. Orthopedics. 36(4). 287–289. 5 indexed citations
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Reid, James, Robby Sikka, Steven J. Narvy, et al.. (2010). Sterilization Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Human Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone Allografts. Orthopedics. 33(4). 235–239. 9 indexed citations
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Weaver, Fred A., et al.. (2010). The effects of shoulder laxity on upper extremity blood flow in professional baseball pitchers. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 20(3). 461–466. 7 indexed citations
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Owens, Stephen, et al.. (2010). Recent Advances in Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplementation. The Journal of Knee Surgery. 17(4). 185–193. 11 indexed citations
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Vaishnav, Suketu & C. Thomas Vangsness. (2008). New Techniques in Allograft Tissue Processing. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 28(1). 127–141. 20 indexed citations
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Sherk, Henry H, C. Thomas Vangsness, George Thabit, & Robert W. Jackson. (2002). ELECTROMAGNETIC SURGICAL DEVICES IN ORTHOPAEDICS. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 84(4). 675–681. 17 indexed citations
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Vangsness, C. Thomas, et al.. (2002). Laser-assisted chondroplasty. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 21(4). 687–691. 2 indexed citations
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Vangsness, C. Thomas, John D. Polousky, & Thomas P. Hedman. (2002). Radiofrequency thermal effects on the human meniscus. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 18(5). 492–495. 9 indexed citations
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Mirzayan, Raffy, John M. Itamura, C. Thomas Vangsness, et al.. (2000). Management of Chronic Deep Infection Following Rotator Cuff Repair*. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 82(8). 1115–1121. 74 indexed citations
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Schmotzer, H., et al.. (1998). Isometry of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 26(5). 663–668. 13 indexed citations
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Garrick, James G., et al.. (1991). Lasers in orthopaedic surgery.. PubMed. 22(1). 61–91. 2 indexed citations

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