Frank Spaans

4.3k total citations
65 papers, 3.1k citations indexed

About

Frank Spaans is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Neurology and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Frank Spaans has authored 65 papers receiving a total of 3.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 20 papers in Molecular Biology, 18 papers in Neurology and 17 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Frank Spaans's work include Peripheral Nerve Disorders (13 papers), Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases (12 papers) and Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma (9 papers). Frank Spaans is often cited by papers focused on Peripheral Nerve Disorders (13 papers), Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases (12 papers) and Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma (9 papers). Frank Spaans collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, Germany and United Kingdom. Frank Spaans's co-authors include Arnold D.M. Kester, M.C.T.F.M. de Krom, P. Knipschild, Cor G. M. I. Baeten, J. P. H. Reulen, Carel Thijs, Peter F. Boekkooi, J. Drukker, Jos P. H. Reulen and Eline Lindeman and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet and The Journal of Immunology.

In The Last Decade

Frank Spaans

64 papers receiving 2.9k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Frank Spaans Netherlands 30 1.2k 897 645 573 562 65 3.1k
J. Clarke Stevens United States 19 1.6k 1.3× 1.6k 1.8× 814 1.3× 366 0.6× 256 0.5× 25 3.2k
Wolfgang N. Löscher Austria 28 725 0.6× 644 0.7× 722 1.1× 636 1.1× 500 0.9× 125 2.8k
William W. Campbell United States 29 991 0.8× 748 0.8× 560 0.9× 427 0.7× 153 0.3× 64 2.3k
Eric L. Zager United States 32 1.3k 1.0× 833 0.9× 1.5k 2.3× 728 1.3× 184 0.3× 132 3.7k
Eric J. Sorenson United States 32 1.1k 0.9× 315 0.4× 1.1k 1.7× 656 1.1× 433 0.8× 118 3.2k
Masaya Nakamura Japan 33 2.5k 2.0× 416 0.5× 413 0.6× 240 0.4× 260 0.5× 304 4.1k
Lisa D. Hobson‐Webb United States 28 1.4k 1.1× 1.5k 1.7× 1000 1.6× 251 0.4× 172 0.3× 96 3.1k
Bashar Katirji United States 27 496 0.4× 425 0.5× 1.2k 1.8× 499 0.9× 187 0.3× 111 2.3k
Christopher B. Shields United States 38 1.6k 1.3× 184 0.2× 676 1.0× 1.1k 1.8× 661 1.2× 151 4.5k
Burton M. Onofrio United States 36 2.1k 1.7× 181 0.2× 1.3k 2.1× 468 0.8× 252 0.4× 64 4.2k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Frank Spaans

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Frank Spaans

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All Works

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Stefanatos, Rhoda, Berit Adam, H.J.M. Smeets, et al.. (2010). Variant CCG and GGC repeats within the CTG expansion dramatically modify mutational dynamics and likely contribute toward unusual symptoms in some myotonic dystrophy type 1 patients. Human Molecular Genetics. 19(8). 1399–1412. 120 indexed citations
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Spaans, Frank, Catharina G. Faber, H. Smeets, et al.. (2009). Encephalopathic attacks in a family co-segregating myotonic dystrophy type 1, an intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy and early hearing loss. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. 80(9). 1029–1035. 7 indexed citations
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Losen, Mario, Pilar Martínez‐Martínez, Barbie M. Machiels, et al.. (2005). Increased expression of rapsyn in muscles prevents acetylcholine receptor loss in experimental autoimmune myasthenia gravis. Brain. 128(10). 2327–2337. 56 indexed citations
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Hoitsma, Elske, Marjolein Drent, Esther Verstraete, et al.. (2003). Abnormal warm and cold sensation thresholds suggestive of small-fibre neuropathy in sarcoidosis. Clinical Neurophysiology. 114(12). 2326–2333. 63 indexed citations
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Janssen‐Potten, Yvonne, Henk A.M. Seelen, J. Drukker, Frank Spaans, & Maarten R. Drost. (2002). The effect of footrests on sitting balance in paraplegic subjects. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 83(5). 642–648. 32 indexed citations
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Dijk, J. Gert van, Jan Meulstee, M.J. Zwarts, & Frank Spaans. (2001). What is the best way to assess focal slowing of the ulnar nerve?. Clinical Neurophysiology. 112(2). 286–293. 15 indexed citations
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Janssen‐Potten, Yvonne, et al.. (2001). Evaluation of effect of ankle-foot orthosis use on strength restoration of paretic dorsiflexors. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 82(6). 856–860. 8 indexed citations
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Reulen, J. P. H., et al.. (1999). The Maastricht Cerebral Monitor (MCM) for the neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology. 23(1). 29–37. 5 indexed citations
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Spaans, Frank, et al.. (1999). Nerve conduction studies show no exclusive ulnar or median innervation of the ring finger. Clinical Neurophysiology. 110(8). 1492–1497. 6 indexed citations
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Lindeman, Eline, Frank Spaans, Jos P. H. Reulen, Pieter Leffers, & J. Drukker. (1999). Surface EMG of proximal leg muscles in neuromuscular patients and in healthy controls. Relations to force and fatigue. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 9(5). 299–307. 36 indexed citations
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Spaans, Frank, et al.. (1998). The sensory innervation pattern of the fingers. Journal of Neurology. 245(5). 294–298. 15 indexed citations
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Seelen, Henk A.M., et al.. (1998). Postural motor programming in paraplegic patients during rehabilitation. Ergonomics. 41(3). 302–316. 29 indexed citations
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Luijckx, Gert-Jan, Frank Spaans, Jelis Boiten, & J. Lodder. (1997). Ataxic Hemiparesis Caused by Infarction of the Cerebral Peduncle. Cerebrovascular Diseases. 7(3). 183–184. 1 indexed citations
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Lindeman, Eline, Pieter Leffers, Frank Spaans, et al.. (1995). Strength training in patients with myotonic dystrophy and hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy: A randomized clinical trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 76(7). 612–620. 162 indexed citations
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Jennekens, F.G.I., et al.. (1992). Deficiency of acetylcholine receptors in a case of end‐plate acetylcholinesterase deficiency: A histochemical investigation. Muscle & Nerve. 15(1). 63–72. 18 indexed citations
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Weber, Wilhelm, et al.. (1991). Rapidly Fatal Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis in a 19-Year-Old Man. European Neurology. 31(2). 94–99. 6 indexed citations
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Krom, M.C.T.F.M. de, Arnold D.M. Kester, P. Knipschild, & Frank Spaans. (1990). RISK FACTORS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. American Journal of Epidemiology. 132(6). 1102–1110. 236 indexed citations
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Krom, M.C.T.F.M. de, P. Knipschild, Frank Spaans, & Arnold D.M. Kester. (1990). Efficacy of provocative tests for diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. The Lancet. 335(8686). 393–395. 142 indexed citations
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Verschuuren, Jan J.G.M., Frank Spaans, & Marc H. De Baets. (1990). Single‐fiber electromyography in experimental autoimmune myasthenia gravis. Muscle & Nerve. 13(6). 485–492. 29 indexed citations
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Lehmann‐Horn, Frank, et al.. (1990). Schwartz–Jampel syndrome: II. Na+ channel defect causes myotonia. Muscle & Nerve. 13(6). 528–535. 41 indexed citations

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