David M Sheps

1.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
40 papers, 812 citations indexed

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David M Sheps is a scholar working on Surgery, Epidemiology and Rehabilitation. According to data from OpenAlex, David M Sheps has authored 40 papers receiving a total of 812 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 34 papers in Surgery, 25 papers in Epidemiology and 12 papers in Rehabilitation. Recurrent topics in David M Sheps's work include Shoulder Injury and Treatment (28 papers), Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries (20 papers) and Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (11 papers). David M Sheps is often cited by papers focused on Shoulder Injury and Treatment (28 papers), Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries (20 papers) and Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (11 papers). David M Sheps collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and Australia. David M Sheps's co-authors include Richard S. Boorman, Lauren A Beaupré, Breda Eubank, Nicholas G. Mohtadi, Mark R. Lafave, J. Preston Wiley, Aaron J. Bois, Martin Bouliane, Kevin A. Hildebrand and Kyle Kemp and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Physical Therapy.

In The Last Decade

David M Sheps

38 papers receiving 783 citations

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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.

Using the modified Delphi method to establish clinical consensus for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with rotator cuff pathology

2016 273 citations Breda Eubank, Nicholas G. Mohtadi et al. BMC Medical Research Methodology profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
David M Sheps Canada	14	546	342	142	91	81	40	812
Raman Mundi Canada	15	566 1.0×	234 0.7×	91 0.6×	21 0.2×	52 0.6×	42	859
Derek J. Donegan United States	21	959 1.8×	426 1.2×	147 1.0×	37 0.4×	128 1.6×	63	1.3k
Lisa K. Cannada United States	24	1.1k 1.9×	455 1.3×	254 1.8×	44 0.5×	161 2.0×	144	1.6k
Lauren M. Shapiro United States	17	653 1.2×	127 0.4×	136 1.0×	22 0.2×	76 0.9×	129	1.0k
Barney Singer United States	7	537 1.0×	332 1.0×	165 1.2×	29 0.3×	226 2.8×	10	734
Aviram M. Giladi United States	17	679 1.2×	195 0.6×	151 1.1×	11 0.1×	44 0.5×	130	1.0k
Harman Chaudhry Canada	17	714 1.3×	222 0.6×	96 0.7×	12 0.1×	57 0.7×	43	927
Christopher S. Klifto United States	17	905 1.7×	432 1.3×	95 0.7×	9 0.1×	97 1.2×	176	1.2k
Lasun O. Oladeji United States	18	686 1.3×	289 0.8×	39 0.3×	10 0.1×	85 1.0×	43	953
Elizabeth A. Eastwood United States	9	447 0.8×	114 0.3×	41 0.3×	39 0.4×	165 2.0×	16	765

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Silveira, Anelise, et al.. (2025). A standardized criteria-based progressive shoulder exercise program is effective in managing rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: A prospective cohort study. PLoS ONE. 20(7). e0328728–e0328728.

Eubank, Breda, et al.. (2023). A scoping review and best evidence synthesis for treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 33(3). e126–e152. 6 indexed citations

Bergman, Joseph, Anelise Silveira, Kevin A. Hildebrand, et al.. (2021). Is Immobilization Necessary for Early Return to Work Following Distal Biceps Repair Using a Cortical Button Technique?. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 103(19). 1763–1771. 5 indexed citations

Eubank, Breda, et al.. (2021). Consensus for a primary care clinical decision-making tool for assessing, diagnosing, and managing shoulder pain in Alberta, Canada. BMC Family Practice. 22(1). 201–201. 9 indexed citations

Bouliane, Martin, et al.. (2020). Factors associated with maintaining reduction following locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures: a population-based retrospective cohort study. JSES International. 4(4). 724–729. 6 indexed citations

Sheps, David M, Anelise Silveira, Lauren A Beaupré, et al.. (2019). Early Active Motion Versus Sling Immobilization After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 35(3). 749–749. 55 indexed citations

Eubank, Breda, Mark R. Lafave, Nicholas Mohtadi, David M Sheps, & J. Preston Wiley. (2019). Validation of a tool to assess patient satisfaction, waiting times, healthcare utilization, and cost. Primary Health Care Research & Development. 20. e47–e47. 4 indexed citations

Silveira, Anelise, et al.. (2019). Evaluating the Uptake and Acceptability of Standardized Postoperative Rehabilitation Guidelines Using an Online Knowledge Translation Approach. Physical Therapy. 100(2). 225–237. 4 indexed citations

Eubank, Breda, Jordan Fraser Emery, Mark R. Lafave, et al.. (2019). Exploring the Business Case for Improving Quality of Care for Patients With Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears. Quality Management in Health Care. 28(4). 209–221. 3 indexed citations

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Eubank, Breda, Mark R. Lafave, J. Preston Wiley, et al.. (2018). Evaluating quality of care for patients with rotator cuff disorders. BMC Health Services Research. 18(1). 569–569. 13 indexed citations

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Eubank, Breda, Nicholas G. Mohtadi, Mark R. Lafave, et al.. (2016). Using the modified Delphi method to establish clinical consensus for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with rotator cuff pathology. BMC Medical Research Methodology. 16(1). 56–56. 273 indexed citations breakdown →

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Saliken, David, Troy D. Bornes, Martin Bouliane, David M Sheps, & Lauren A Beaupré. (2015). Imaging methods for quantifying glenoid and Hill-Sachs bone loss in traumatic instability of the shoulder: a scoping review. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 16(1). 164–164. 75 indexed citations

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Sheps, David M, Martin Bouliane, Lauren A Beaupré, et al.. (2015). Early mobilisation following mini-open rotator cuff repair. The Bone & Joint Journal. 97-B(9). 1257–1263. 25 indexed citations

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Adeeb, Samer, et al.. (2013). Investigation of the geometries of the coronoid process and the fibular allograft as a potential surgical replacement. Clinical Biomechanics. 28(6). 626–634. 5 indexed citations

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Furey, Matthew J., David M Sheps, Neil J. White, & Kevin A. Hildebrand. (2013). A retrospective cohort study of displaced segmental radial head fractures: is 2 mm of articular displacement an indication for surgery?. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 22(5). 636–641. 18 indexed citations

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Kemp, Kyle, et al.. (2011). Systematic review of rotator cuff tears in workers' compensation patients. Occupational Medicine. 61(8). 556–562. 39 indexed citations

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Kemp, Kyle & David M Sheps. (2009). Clinical Tests to Identify SLAP Lesions: A Meta-analysis. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 19(4). 339–340. 3 indexed citations

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Sheps, David M, et al.. (2006). Supracondylar Femur Fracture After Endoscopic Anterior Cruciate Reconstruction Using an EndoButton. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 16(5). 428–429. 7 indexed citations

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Sheps, David M, Kevin A. Hildebrand, & Richard S. Boorman. (2004). Simple dislocations of the elbow: evaluation and treatment. Hand Clinics. 20(4). 389–404. 33 indexed citations

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Sheps, David M, G. Brian Black, Martin H. Reed, & Jennifer Davidson. (1997). Rupture of the Long Head of the Triceps Muscle in a Child. PubMed. 42(2). 318–320. 7 indexed citations

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