Michael J. DePalma

2.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
42 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

Michael J. DePalma is a scholar working on Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Pharmacology and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael J. DePalma has authored 42 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 28 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine, 24 papers in Pharmacology and 23 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Michael J. DePalma's work include Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (28 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (24 papers) and Shoulder Injury and Treatment (13 papers). Michael J. DePalma is often cited by papers focused on Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (28 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (24 papers) and Shoulder Injury and Treatment (13 papers). Michael J. DePalma collaborates with scholars based in United States, Germany and China. Michael J. DePalma's co-authors include Jessica M. Ketchum, Thomas R. Saullo, Baogan Peng, Michael E. Frey, Eric Loudermilk, Jonathan S. Daitch, David X. Cifu, Sarjoo M. Bhagia, Corey Hunter and Leonardo Kapural and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spine and Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

In The Last Decade

Michael J. DePalma

39 papers receiving 1.4k citations

Hit Papers

align trajectories

What are hit papers?

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.

What Is the Source of Chronic Low Back Pain and Does Age Play a Role?

2011 385 citations Michael J. DePalma, Jessica M. Ketchum et al. Pain Medicine profile →

Peers

Countries citing papers authored by Michael J. DePalma

Since Specialization

Citations

This map shows the geographic impact of Michael J. DePalma's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by Michael J. DePalma with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Michael J. DePalma more than expected).

Fields of papers citing papers by Michael J. DePalma

Since Specialization

Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

This network shows the impact of papers produced by Michael J. DePalma. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Michael J. DePalma. The network helps show where Michael J. DePalma may publish in the future.

Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael J. DePalma

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Michael J. DePalma. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Michael J. DePalma 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 Michael J. DePalma. Michael J. DePalma is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

Sort: Min cites: Since: Top N: Style:

20 of 20 papers shown

#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Durability of Supplemental Nucleus Pulposus Allograft in Patients with Lumbar Discogenic Pain 2025 ·Journal of Pain Research ·Shrif Costandi, Douglas P. Beall, Timothy T. Davis, Kasra Amirdelfan, Ramana Naidu, Michael J. DePalma, (unknown), J. W. Fleming, Jon E. Block, Nagy Mekhail	1
2	Supplemental nucleus pulposus allograft in patients with lumbar discogenic pain: results of a prospective feasibility study 2025 ·BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ·Douglas P. Beall, Timothy T. Davis, Kasra Amirdelfan, Ramana Naidu, Michael J. DePalma, Shrif Costandi, (unknown), J. W. Fleming, Jon E. Block, Nagy Mekhail	0
3	Four-Year Follow-Up from a Prospective, Multicenter Study of Percutaneous 60-Day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Low Back Pain 2025 ·Pain and Therapy ·Christopher A Gilmore, Timothy R. Deer, Mehul J. Desai, Sean Li, Michael J. DePalma, Steven P. Cohen, Brandon D. Swan, Meredith J. McGee, Joseph W. Boggs	3
4	Allogeneic Disc Progenitor Cells Safely Increase Disc Volume and Improve Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life in Patients With Lumbar Disc Degeneration—Results of an FDA-Approved Biologic Therapy Randomized Clinical Trial 2024 ·The International Journal of Spine Surgery ·Matthew F. Gornet, Douglas P. Beall, Timothy T. Davis, Domagoj Coric, (unknown), (unknown), Michael J. DePalma, Patrick C. Hsieh, (unknown), Francine W. Schranck, Colleen Kelly, Kevin T. Foley	6
5	Cooled radiofrequency ablation versus standard medical management for chronic sacroiliac joint pain: a multicenter, randomized comparative effectiveness study 2023 ·Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine ·Steven P. Cohen, Leonardo Kapural, Lynn Kohan, Sean Li, Robert W. Hurley, (unknown), Yashar Eshraghi, (unknown), (unknown), Douglas P. Beall, Mehul J. Desai, (unknown), (unknown), Min Ho Chang, (unknown), Michael J. DePalma	10
6	Medical Malpractice Payment Reports of Physician Assistants/Associates Related to State Practice Laws and Regulations 2023 ·Journal of Medical Regulation ·Sondra M. DePalma, Michael J. DePalma, (unknown), Noël E. Smith	1
7	Cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves provides 24‐Month durability in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain: Outcomes from a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial 2022 ·Pain Practice ·Jeffrey Lyman, (unknown), (unknown), Michael J. DePalma, Eric Loudermilk, (unknown), Douglas P. Beall, Lynn Kohan, Antonia F. Chen	9
8	Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation Compared with a Single Injection of Hyaluronic Acid for Chronic Knee Pain 2020 ·Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery ·Antonia F. Chen, (unknown), (unknown), Michael J. DePalma, (unknown), Maged Guirguis, Douglas P. Beall, Eric Loudermilk, Matthew J. Pingree, Ignacio Badiola, Jeffrey Lyman	46
9	Long-term outcomes following intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: 5-year treatment arm results from a prospective randomized double-blind sham-controlled multi-center study 2020 ·European Spine Journal ·Jeffrey S. Fischgrund, Alfred L. Rhyne, (unknown), Gregory Moore, (unknown), Christopher A. Yeung, Eeric Truumees, Michael K. Schaufele, Philip S. Yuan, Michael J. DePalma, David Greg Anderson, (unknown), James B. Reynolds, (unknown)	59
10	Cooled radiofrequency ablation provides extended clinical utility in the management of knee osteoarthritis: 12-month results from a prospective, multi-center, randomized, cross-over trial comparing cooled radiofrequency ablation to a single hyaluronic acid injection 2020 ·BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ·Antonia F. Chen, (unknown), (unknown), Michael J. DePalma, Lynn Kohan, Maged Guirguis, Douglas P. Beall, Eric Loudermilk, Matthew J. Pingree, Ignacio Badiola, Jeffrey Lyman	30
11	Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: 2-Year Results From a Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Multicenter Study 2019 ·The International Journal of Spine Surgery ·Jeffrey S. Fischgrund, Alfred L. Rhyne, Jörg Franke, Rick Sasso, Scott H. Kitchel, Hyun W. Bae, Christopher A. Yeung, Eeric Truumees, Michael K. Schaufele, Philip S. Yuan, Peter Vajkoczy, Michael J. DePalma, David G. Anderson, (unknown), Bernhard Meyer	44
12	Cervical disc degeneration and neck pain 2018 ·Journal of Pain Research ·Baogan Peng, Michael J. DePalma	72
13	Cellular Supplementation Technologies for Painful Spine Disorders 2015 ·PM&R ·Michael J. DePalma, (unknown)	4
14	A randomized controlled trial of cognitive remediation and d-cycloserine for individuals with bipolar disorder 2014 ·BMC Psychology ·Nicholas J. K. Breitborde, (unknown), Cindy Woolverton, David Dawley, Emily Bell, (unknown), Angelina J. Polsinelli, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Michael J. DePalma, Francisco Moreno	10
15	Corticosteroid Choice for Epidural Injections 2013 ·PM&R ·Michael J. DePalma, Alison Stout, David J. Kennedy	11
16	Multivariable Analyses of the Relationships Between Age, Gender, and Body Mass Index and the Source of Chronic Low Back Pain 2012 ·Pain Medicine ·Michael J. DePalma, Jessica M. Ketchum, Thomas R. Saullo	76
17	Comparison of Four Different Analgesic Discogram Protocols Comparing the Incidence of Reported Pain Relief Following Local Anesthetic Injection into Concordantly Painful Lumbar Intervertebral Discs 2012 ·Pain Medicine ·Richard Derby, Charles N. Aprill, Jeong Eun Lee, Michael J. DePalma, Ray M. Baker	15
18	What Is the Source of Chronic Low Back Pain and Does Age Play a Role? breakdown → 2011 ·Pain Medicine ·Michael J. DePalma, Jessica M. Ketchum, Thomas R. Saullo	385
19	Vertebroplasty 2010 ·PM&R ·Michael J. DePalma, Douglas P. Beall, Michael E. Frey, David F. Kallmes, Heidi Prather	1
20	Percutaneous sacroplasty for osteoporotic sacral insufficiency fractures: a prospective, multicenter, observational pilot study 2007 ·The Spine Journal ·Michael E. Frey, Michael J. DePalma, David X. Cifu, Sarjoo M. Bhagia, William Carne, Jonathan S. Daitch	109

Rankless uses publication and citation data sourced from OpenAlex, an open and comprehensive bibliographic database. While OpenAlex provides broad and valuable coverage of the global research landscape, it—like all bibliographic datasets—has inherent limitations. These include incomplete records, variations in author disambiguation, differences in journal indexing, and delays in data updates. As a result, some metrics and network relationships displayed in Rankless may not fully capture the entirety of a scholar's output or impact.

Explore authors with similar magnitude of impact