Kai‐Nan An

2.4k total citations
24 papers, 1.8k citations indexed

About

Kai‐Nan An is a scholar working on Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. According to data from OpenAlex, Kai‐Nan An has authored 24 papers receiving a total of 1.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 21 papers in Surgery, 9 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and 7 papers in Rehabilitation. Recurrent topics in Kai‐Nan An's work include Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (17 papers), Shoulder Injury and Treatment (11 papers) and Tendon Structure and Treatment (7 papers). Kai‐Nan An is often cited by papers focused on Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (17 papers), Shoulder Injury and Treatment (11 papers) and Tendon Structure and Treatment (7 papers). Kai‐Nan An collaborates with scholars based in United States, Taiwan and Netherlands. Kai‐Nan An's co-authors include B.F. Morrey, Kenton R. Kaufman, Michael A. Morrey, Christine A. Hughes, Peter C. Amadio, B.F. Morrey, William P. Cooney, Ronald L. Linscheid, Chunfeng Zhao and Mark E. Zobitz and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biomechanics, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research and Journal of Orthopaedic Research®.

In The Last Decade

Kai‐Nan An

24 papers receiving 1.7k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Kai‐Nan An United States 19 1.3k 591 390 385 382 24 1.8k
L.K. Hung Hong Kong 23 947 0.7× 335 0.6× 346 0.9× 387 1.0× 162 0.4× 66 1.5k
William L. Buford United States 24 1.1k 0.9× 450 0.8× 285 0.7× 645 1.7× 105 0.3× 70 1.7k
Lawrence J. Berglund United States 30 2.3k 1.8× 387 0.7× 698 1.8× 1.4k 3.5× 321 0.8× 75 2.9k
Raimund Forst Germany 28 1.7k 1.3× 402 0.7× 421 1.1× 180 0.5× 105 0.3× 137 2.5k
Takeo Nagura Japan 27 1.8k 1.3× 858 1.5× 558 1.4× 210 0.5× 353 0.9× 168 2.5k
J. M. G. Kauer Netherlands 25 1.5k 1.1× 261 0.4× 274 0.7× 794 2.1× 159 0.4× 54 1.7k
Israel Dudkiewicz Israel 21 667 0.5× 538 0.9× 296 0.8× 402 1.0× 78 0.2× 84 1.6k
Mahmut Nedim Doral Türkiye 26 1.4k 1.1× 284 0.5× 882 2.3× 94 0.2× 290 0.8× 99 2.1k
K.N. An United States 19 2.1k 1.6× 701 1.2× 302 0.8× 973 2.5× 164 0.4× 27 2.8k
J. Erik Giphart United States 23 1.3k 1.0× 462 0.8× 297 0.8× 78 0.2× 97 0.3× 33 1.6k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Kai‐Nan An

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Kai‐Nan An. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Kai‐Nan An based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Kai‐Nan An. Kai‐Nan An is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Zhao, Chunfeng, Yulong Sun, Gregory D. Jay, et al.. (2012). Surface modification counteracts adverse effects associated with immobilization after flexor tendon repair. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 30(12). 1940–1944. 11 indexed citations
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Yoshii, Yuichi, Chunfeng Zhao, Kristin D. Zhao, et al.. (2008). The effect of wrist position on the relative motion of tendon, nerve, and subsynovial connective tissue within the carpal tunnel in a human cadaver model. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 26(8). 1153–1158. 48 indexed citations
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Yang, Chao, Peter C. Amadio, Yulong Sun, et al.. (2003). Tendon surface modification by chemically modified HA coating after flexor digitorum profundus tendon repair. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials. 68B(1). 15–20. 18 indexed citations
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Zhao, Chunfeng, Peter C. Amadio, Mark E. Zobitz, & Kai‐Nan An. (2001). Gliding characteristics of tendon repair in canine flexor digitorum profundus tendons. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 19(4). 580–586. 71 indexed citations
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Kaufman, Kenton R., Christine A. Hughes, B.F. Morrey, Michael A. Morrey, & Kai‐Nan An. (2001). Gait characteristics of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Biomechanics. 34(7). 907–915. 484 indexed citations
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Momose, Toshimitsu, Peter C. Amadio, Yulong Sun, et al.. (2001). Surface modification of extrasynovial tendon by chemically modified hyaluronic acid coating. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. 59(2). 219–224. 45 indexed citations
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Hsu, Horng‐Chaung, N. Douglas Boardman, Zong‐Ping Luo, & Kai‐Nan An. (2000). Tendon‐defect and muscle‐unloaded models for relating a rotator cuff tear to glenohumeral stability. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 18(6). 952–958. 23 indexed citations
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Nishida, Jun, John R. Seiler, Peter C. Amadio, & Kai‐Nan An. (1998). Flexor tendon-pulley interaction after annular pulley reconstruction: A biomechanical study in a dog model In vivo. The Journal Of Hand Surgery. 23(2). 279–284. 11 indexed citations
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An, Kai‐Nan & Zong‐Ping Luo. (1998). A theoretical model to predict distribution of the fabric tensor and apparent density in cancellous bone. Journal of Mathematical Biology. 36(6). 557–568. 14 indexed citations
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Nishida, Jun, Peter C. Amadio, Paul C. Bettinger, & Kai‐Nan An. (1998). Flexor tendon-pulley interaction after pulley reconstruction: A biomechanical study in a human model in vitro. The Journal Of Hand Surgery. 23(4). 665–672. 26 indexed citations
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Kobayashi, Masayuki, et al.. (1997). Normal kinematics of carpal bones: A three-dimensional analysis of carpal bone motion relative to the radius. Journal of Biomechanics. 30(8). 787–793. 116 indexed citations
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Itoi, Eiji, et al.. (1997). Shoulder muscle moment arms during horizontal flexion and elevation. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 6(5). 429–439. 160 indexed citations
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Kura, Hideji, Zong-Ping Luo, Harold B. Kitaoka, & Kai‐Nan An. (1997). Quantitative analysis of the intrinsic muscles of the foot. The Anatomical Record. 249(1). 143–151. 97 indexed citations
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Ritt, Marco J.P.F., et al.. (1995). Rotational stability of the carpus relative to the forearm. The Journal Of Hand Surgery. 20(2). 305–311. 27 indexed citations
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Werner, Frederick W. & Kai‐Nan An. (1994). BIOMECHANICS OF THE ELBOW AND FOREARM. Hand Clinics. 10(3). 357–373. 45 indexed citations
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O’Driscoll, Shawn W., et al.. (1993). Functional Comparison of Pronation and Supination Strengths. Journal of Hand Therapy. 6(3). 190–193. 31 indexed citations
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García‐Elías, Marc, Kai‐Nan An, Lawrence J. Berglund, et al.. (1991). Extensor mechanism of the fingers. II. Tensile properties of components. The Journal Of Hand Surgery. 16(6). 1136–1140. 27 indexed citations
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García‐Elías, Marc, et al.. (1991). Extensor mechanism of the fingers. I. A quantitative geometric study. The Journal Of Hand Surgery. 16(6). 1130–1136. 61 indexed citations
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O’Driscoll, Shawn W., B.F. Morrey, & Kai‐Nan An. (1990). Intraarticular pressure and capacity of the elbow. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 6(2). 100–103. 52 indexed citations
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Amadio, Peter C., et al.. (1989). Functional anatomy of the human digital flexor pulley system. The Journal Of Hand Surgery. 14(6). 949–956. 141 indexed citations

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