David J. Hak

8.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
129 papers, 5.4k citations indexed

About

David J. Hak is a scholar working on Surgery, Epidemiology and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, David J. Hak has authored 129 papers receiving a total of 5.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 112 papers in Surgery, 70 papers in Epidemiology and 16 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Recurrent topics in David J. Hak's work include Bone fractures and treatments (68 papers), Hip and Femur Fractures (35 papers) and Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries (31 papers). David J. Hak is often cited by papers focused on Bone fractures and treatments (68 papers), Hip and Femur Fractures (35 papers) and Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries (31 papers). David J. Hak collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Germany. David J. Hak's co-authors include Philip F. Stahel, Cyril Mauffrey, Wade R. Smith, Steven J. Morgan, Steven A. Olson, Chengla Yi, A. Hari Reddi, Scott J. Hazelwood, E. Mark Hammerberg and James A. Goulet and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

In The Last Decade

David J. Hak

128 papers receiving 5.2k citations

Hit Papers

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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. Delayed union and nonunions: Epidemiology, clinical issues, and financial aspects
    2014 454 citations David J. Hak, Daniel Fitzpatrick et al. Injury profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
David J. Hak 4.2k 2.3k 542 530 457 129 5.4k
Nikolaos K. Kanakaris 4.4k 1.1× 2.8k 1.2× 445 0.8× 772 1.5× 619 1.4× 154 5.8k
Meir Liebergall 3.3k 0.8× 1.2k 0.5× 595 1.1× 410 0.8× 220 0.5× 204 5.3k
Christoph Josten 3.9k 0.9× 1.3k 0.6× 493 0.9× 306 0.6× 473 1.0× 271 4.7k
L. Scott Levin 4.9k 1.2× 1.9k 0.8× 307 0.6× 264 0.5× 508 1.1× 297 5.8k
L. Kinzl 4.5k 1.1× 1.5k 0.7× 862 1.6× 686 1.3× 164 0.4× 299 6.3k
John L. Esterhai 3.2k 0.8× 1.8k 0.8× 616 1.1× 590 1.1× 147 0.3× 88 4.3k
Berton R. Moed 3.8k 0.9× 1.5k 0.7× 576 1.1× 341 0.6× 447 1.0× 131 4.3k
Joseph R. Hsu 2.4k 0.6× 1.2k 0.5× 367 0.7× 668 1.3× 242 0.5× 155 3.7k
J. F. Keating 4.5k 1.1× 1.8k 0.8× 859 1.6× 517 1.0× 414 0.9× 119 5.2k
Cyril Mauffrey 3.2k 0.8× 1.6k 0.7× 404 0.7× 385 0.7× 378 0.8× 207 3.8k

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Fields of papers citing papers by David J. Hak

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of David J. Hak

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All Works

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Byun, Seong‐Eun, et al.. (2020). Evaluation of callus formation in distal femur fractures after carbon fiber composite versus stainless steel plate fixation. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 30(6). 1103–1107. 8 indexed citations
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Hak, David J.. (2020). The infected fracture: can we agree on standard definitions?. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 3(1). e057–e057. 2 indexed citations
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Mauffrey, Cyril, et al.. (2019). Compartment Syndrome. Directory of Open access Books (OAPEN Foundation). 9 indexed citations
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Schmidt, Andrew H., Michael J. Bosse, William T. Obremskey, et al.. (2018). Continuous Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Demonstrates Limitations in Monitoring the Development of Acute Compartment Syndrome in Patients with Leg Injuries. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 100(19). 1645–1652. 15 indexed citations
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York, Philip J., et al.. (2017). Orthopaedic trauma surgeons and direct anterior total hip arthroplasty: evaluation of learning curve at a level I academic institution. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 27(3). 421–424. 20 indexed citations
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Giannoudis, Peter V., et al.. (2015). Inflammation, Bone Healing, and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 29(Supplement 12). S6–S9. 49 indexed citations
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Hak, David J., et al.. (2014). Analysis of usage and associated cost of external fixators at an urban level 1 trauma centre. Injury. 45(10). 1611–1613. 22 indexed citations
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Hak, David J., Daniel Fitzpatrick, Julius A. Bishop, et al.. (2014). Delayed union and nonunions: Epidemiology, clinical issues, and financial aspects. Injury. 45. S3–S7. 454 indexed citations breakdown →
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Morgan, Steven J., Robert Belknap, Philip F. Stahel, et al.. (2013). Prophylactic Antibiotics in Open Fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 27(10). 552–557. 35 indexed citations
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Borrelli, Joseph, David J. Hak, Joseph R. Hsu, et al.. (2012). Physiological Challenges of Bone Repair. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 26(12). 708–711. 26 indexed citations
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Mauffrey, Cyril, et al.. (2012). Acute Management of Open Fractures: Proposal of a New Multidisciplinary Algorithm. Orthopedics. 35(10). 877–881. 13 indexed citations
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Hak, David J., Anthony Sanchez, & Per D. Trobisch. (2010). Quadriceps Tendon Injuries. Orthopedics. 33(1). 40–46. 21 indexed citations
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Suzuki, Takashi, et al.. (2010). Combined Injuries of the Pelvis and Acetabulum: Nature of a Devastating Dyad. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 24(5). 303–308. 49 indexed citations
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Hak, David J., Peter L. Althausen, & Scott J. Hazelwood. (2010). Locked Plate Fixation of Osteoporotic Humeral Shaft Fractures: Are Two Locking Screws Per Segment Enough?. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 24(4). 207–211. 44 indexed citations
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Hak, David J. & Jason L. Pittman. (2009). Biological Rationale for the Intramedullary Canal as a Source of Autograft Material. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 41(1). 57–61. 18 indexed citations
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Hak, David J., Wade R. Smith, & Takashi Suzuki. (2009). Management of Hemorrhage in Life-threatening Pelvic Fracture. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 17(7). 447–457. 63 indexed citations
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Hak, David J.. (2001). Prevention of venous thromboembolism in trauma and long bone fractures. Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine. 7(5). 338–343. 24 indexed citations
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Hak, David J. & James A. Goulet. (1999). Severity of Injuries Associated with Traumatic Hip Dislocation as a Result of Motor Vehicle Collisions. PubMed. 47(1). 60–63. 26 indexed citations
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Hak, David J., Andrew J. Hamel, Brian K. Bay, Neil A. Sharkey, & Steven A. Olson. (1998). Consequences of Transverse Acetabular Fracture Malreduction on Load Transmission Across the Hip Joint. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 12(2). 90–100. 55 indexed citations
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Hak, David J., Steven A. Olson, & Joel M. Matta. (1997). Diagnosis and Management of Closed Internal Degloving Injuries Associated with Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures. PubMed. 42(6). 1046–1051. 222 indexed citations

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