I. W. Nelson

1.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
18 papers, 936 citations indexed

About

I. W. Nelson is a scholar working on Surgery, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Rheumatology. According to data from OpenAlex, I. W. Nelson has authored 18 papers receiving a total of 936 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 13 papers in Surgery, 8 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 3 papers in Rheumatology. Recurrent topics in I. W. Nelson's work include Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (9 papers), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (8 papers) and Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment (6 papers). I. W. Nelson is often cited by papers focused on Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (9 papers), Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (8 papers) and Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment (6 papers). I. W. Nelson collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and Sweden. I. W. Nelson's co-authors include Patricia Dolan, Brian J. C. Freeman, Michael A. Adams, R. J. Nelson, JC Leong, S. S. Upadhyay, Li Shu, Christopher Bulstrode, R B Duthie and Roger M. Atkins and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

In The Last Decade

I. W. Nelson

15 papers receiving 899 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.

Mechanical Initiation of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

2000 589 citations Michael A. Adams, Brian J. C. Freeman et al. Spine profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
I. W. Nelson United Kingdom	11	659	521	521	189	68	18	936
Barbro Danielson Sweden	14	712 1.1×	735 1.4×	369 0.7×	268 1.4×	134 2.0×	19	954
Hitoshi Hase Japan	16	585 0.9×	690 1.3×	196 0.4×	110 0.6×	50 0.7×	39	910
Norikazu Hirano Japan	20	848 1.3×	749 1.4×	459 0.9×	186 1.0×	126 1.9×	38	1.2k
Timothy T. Davis United States	9	349 0.5×	353 0.7×	231 0.4×	60 0.3×	17 0.3×	20	530
Edward H. Simmons Canada	21	859 1.3×	1.1k 2.1×	194 0.4×	214 1.1×	102 1.5×	39	1.4k
Ronald Moskovich United States	17	538 0.8×	745 1.4×	132 0.3×	81 0.4×	167 2.5×	28	926
E. Bord France	13	245 0.4×	246 0.5×	124 0.2×	60 0.3×	33 0.5×	28	452
Gary Ghiselli United States	13	1.4k 2.1×	1.3k 2.4×	655 1.3×	325 1.7×	39 0.6×	22	1.7k
Hisatake Yoshihara Japan	21	828 1.3×	1.1k 2.1×	113 0.2×	80 0.4×	49 0.7×	40	1.3k
Christoph Wipplinger United States	14	508 0.8×	520 1.0×	235 0.5×	132 0.7×	40 0.6×	54	745

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of I. W. Nelson

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18 of 18 papers shown

Nelson, I. W., et al.. (2018). Prediction of Scoliosis Curve Correction Using Pedicle Screw Constructs in AIS: A Comparison of Fulcrum Bend Radiographs and Traction Radiographs Under General Anesthesia. Global Spine Journal. 8(7). 676–682. 11 indexed citations

Burton, Douglas C., Brandon B. Carlson, Howard M. Place, et al.. (2016). Results of the Scoliosis Research Society Morbidity and Mortality Database 2009–2012: A Report From the Morbidity and Mortality Committee. Spine Deformity. 4(5). 338–343. 33 indexed citations

Morris, Stephen, et al.. (2014). THE USE OF INTRA-OPERATIVE MONITORING DURING SPINAL DEFORMITY SURGERY. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-british Volume. 29–29. 1 indexed citations

Amirfeyz, Rouin, et al.. (2009). Clinical outcomes and fusion success associated with the use of BoneSave in spinal surgery. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 130(5). 641–647. 10 indexed citations

Ibrahim, Talal, et al.. (2008). The value of radiographs obtained during forced traction under general anaesthesia in predicting flexibility in idiopathic scoliosis with Cobb angles exceeding 60°. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume. 90-B(11). 1473–1476. 17 indexed citations

Ockendon, Matthew, et al.. (2007). Technical Notes and Tips: Zig-Zag Incision for Complex Posterior Spine Procedures. Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England. 89(1). 75.

Ockendon, Matthew, et al.. (2007). Zig-Zag Incision for Complex Posterior Spine Procedures. Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England. 89(1). 75–76.

Nelson, I. W., et al.. (2006). Anterior transvertebral transposition of the spinal cord for the relief of paraplegia associated with congenital cervicothoracic kyphoscoliosis. Journal of Neurosurgery Spine. 5(4). 374–379. 3 indexed citations

Dixon, Sharon, et al.. (2005). PREDICTION OF SURGICAL CORRECTION OF IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS: A COMPARISON OF FULCRUM BENDING AND TRACTION RADIOGRAPHS. 237–237.

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Dunn, David, et al.. (2003). Cervical Spondyloptosis Caused by an Aneurysmal Bone Cyst. Spine. 28(4). E68–E70. 17 indexed citations

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Adams, Michael A., et al.. (2000). Mechanical Initiation of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Spine. 25(13). 1625–1636. 589 indexed citations breakdown →

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Dolan, Patricia, et al.. (2000). Can Exercise Therapy Improve the Outcome of Microdiscectomy?. Spine. 25(12). 1523–1532. 80 indexed citations

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Freeman, Brian J. C., Ilias Bisbinas, & I. W. Nelson. (1998). Traumatic atlanto-axial subluxation and missed cervical spine injuries.. PubMed. 59(4). 330–1. 3 indexed citations

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Bisbinas, Ilias, et al.. (1997). Shear fracture-dislocation of the lumbar spine without paraplegia. Injury. 28(8). 563–564. 4 indexed citations

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Upadhyay, S. S., et al.. (1995). New Prognostic Factors to Predict the Final Outcome of Brace Treatment in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine. 20(5). 537–545. 81 indexed citations

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Nelson, I. W., et al.. (1992). Total hip arthroplasty for hemophilic arthropathy.. PubMed. 210–3. 24 indexed citations

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Nelson, I. W., et al.. (1992). Total Hip Arthroplasty for Hemophilie Arthropathy. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 276. 210???213–210???213. 33 indexed citations

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Nelson, I. W., et al.. (1991). Peripheral nerve lesions in hemophilia.. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 73(7). 1016–1019. 30 indexed citations

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