Michael E. Torchia

3.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
36 papers, 2.3k citations indexed

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Michael E. Torchia is a scholar working on Surgery, Epidemiology and Rehabilitation. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael E. Torchia has authored 36 papers receiving a total of 2.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 33 papers in Surgery, 24 papers in Epidemiology and 6 papers in Rehabilitation. Recurrent topics in Michael E. Torchia's work include Shoulder Injury and Treatment (25 papers), Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries (20 papers) and Trauma Management and Diagnosis (9 papers). Michael E. Torchia is often cited by papers focused on Shoulder Injury and Treatment (25 papers), Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries (20 papers) and Trauma Management and Diagnosis (9 papers). Michael E. Torchia collaborates with scholars based in United States and China. Michael E. Torchia's co-authors include Robert H. Cofield, Shawn W. O’Driscoll, Joaquín Sánchez‐Sotelo, Charles M. Rowland, David Jacofsky, Daniel J. Berry, George J. Haidukewych, David G. Lewallen, S.A. Sems and Jonathan D. Barlow and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research and Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

In The Last Decade

Michael E. Torchia

36 papers receiving 2.2k citations

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Total shoulder arthroplasty with the neer prosthesis: Long-term results

1997 533 citations Michael E. Torchia, Robert H. Cofield et al. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Michael E. Torchia United States	22	2.3k	1.7k	333	177	136	36	2.3k
J. Christoph Katthagen Germany	26	1.8k 0.8×	1.5k 0.9×	202 0.6×	130 0.7×	148 1.1×	138	1.8k
JF Kellam United States	4	1.7k 0.7×	1.2k 0.7×	211 0.6×	120 0.7×	197 1.4×	5	1.7k
Ryan T. Bicknell Canada	22	1.9k 0.9×	1.7k 1.0×	175 0.5×	100 0.6×	129 0.9×	67	2.0k
Jean-François Kempf France	24	2.1k 0.9×	1.7k 1.0×	133 0.4×	187 1.1×	119 0.9×	69	2.2k
Christopher M. Jobe United States	22	1.8k 0.8×	1.5k 0.9×	109 0.3×	113 0.6×	232 1.7×	47	1.9k
J. Scott Broderick United States	5	1.9k 0.9×	1.2k 0.7×	237 0.7×	136 0.8×	258 1.9×	7	2.0k
Edwin E. Spencer United States	24	1.9k 0.9×	1.6k 0.9×	100 0.3×	155 0.9×	138 1.0×	49	2.0k
S. Ashfaq Hasan United States	17	1.6k 0.7×	862 0.5×	143 0.4×	124 0.7×	142 1.0×	89	1.7k
Christophe Lévigne France	22	2.5k 1.1×	2.4k 1.4×	79 0.2×	186 1.1×	148 1.1×	36	2.6k
Jens Ole Søjbjerg Denmark	29	2.7k 1.2×	1.5k 0.8×	1.2k 3.7×	106 0.6×	199 1.5×	47	2.9k

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Barlow, Jonathan D., Scott P. Steinmann, S.A. Sems, et al.. (2020). Locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures in patients older than 60 years continues to be associated with a high complication rate. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 29(8). 1689–1694. 86 indexed citations

Shannon, Steven F., Brandon J. Yuan, William W. Cross, et al.. (2019). Short Versus Long Cephalomedullary Nails for Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures: A Randomized Prospective Study. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 33(10). 480–486. 61 indexed citations

Torchia, Michael E.. (2013). Technical tips for fixation of proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients. The Egyptian Orthopaedic Journal. 48(2). 200. 2 indexed citations

Sassoon, Adam, Michael E. Torchia, William W. Cross, Joseph R. Cass, & S.A. Sems. (2013). Fibular Shaft Allograft Support of Posterior Joint Depression in Tibial Plateau Fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 28(7). e169–e175. 35 indexed citations

Barlow, Jonathan D., Joaquín Sánchez‐Sotelo, & Michael E. Torchia. (2011). Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly Can Be Reliably Fixed With a “Hybrid” Locked-plating Technique. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 469(12). 3281–3291. 17 indexed citations

Adams, Julie E., Michelle F. Kircher, Robert J. Spinner, et al.. (2009). Complications and outcomes of functional free gracilis transfer in brachial plexus palsy.. PubMed. 75(1). 8–13. 31 indexed citations

Sánchez‐Sotelo, Joaquín, Michael E. Torchia, & Shawn W. O’Driscoll. (2008). Complex Distal Humeral Fractures: Internal Fixation with a Principle-Based Parallel-Plate Technique. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 90(Supplement_2_Part_1). 31–46. 94 indexed citations

Sánchez‐Sotelo, Joaquín, Michael E. Torchia, & Shawn W. O’Driscoll. (2007). Complex Distal Humeral Fractures. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 89(5). 961–969. 126 indexed citations

Rose, Peter S., et al.. (2006). Locking plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures: Initial results with a new implant. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 16(2). 202–207. 75 indexed citations

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Sperling, John W., Scott F. M. Duncan, Michael E. Torchia, Shawn W. O’Driscoll, & Robert H. Cofield. (2005). Bankart repair in patients aged fifty years or greater: Results of arthroscopic and open repairs. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 14(2). 111–113. 22 indexed citations

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Haidukewych, George J., et al.. (2004). Operative Treatment of Femoral Neck Fractures in Patients Between the Ages of Fifteen and Fifty Years. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 86(8). 1711–1716. 302 indexed citations

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Boardman, N. Douglas, John W. Sperling, Robert H. Cofield, et al.. (2004). Radiographic analysis of polyethylene glenoid components using modern cementing techniques. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 13(5). 492–498. 68 indexed citations

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Sperling, John W., Robert H. Cofield, Michael E. Torchia, & Arlen D. Hanssen. (2003). Infection After Shoulder Instability Surgery. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 414(414). 61–64. 34 indexed citations

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Sánchez‐Sotelo, Joaquín, Michael E. Torchia, & Shawn W. O’Driscoll. (2001). Principle-Based Internal Fixation of Distal Humerus Fractures. Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. 5(4). 179–187. 29 indexed citations

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Sánchez‐Sotelo, Joaquín, Shawn W. O’Driscoll, Michael E. Torchia, Robert H. Cofield, & Charles M. Rowland. (2001). Radiographic assessment of cemented humeral components in shoulder arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 10(6). 526–531. 151 indexed citations

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Cofield, Robert H., et al.. (2000). Radiographic assessment of ingrowth total shoulder arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 9(6). 507–513. 282 indexed citations

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Gill, David R.J. & Michael E. Torchia. (1999). The Spiral Compression Plate for Proximal Humeral Shaft Nonunion: A Case Report and Description of a New Technique. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 13(2). 141–144. 22 indexed citations

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Torchia, Michael E., et al.. (1997). Total shoulder arthroplasty with the neer prosthesis: Long-term results. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 6(6). 495–505. 533 indexed citations breakdown →

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Torchia, Michael E., et al.. (1997). Arthroscopic transglenoid multiple suture repair: 2 to 8 year results in 150 shoulders. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 13(5). 609–619. 85 indexed citations

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Torchia, Michael E. & David G. Lewallen. (1996). Open Fractures of the Patella. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 10(6). 403–409. 72 indexed citations

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