Nianbin Hu

1.5k total citations
35 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Nianbin Hu is a scholar working on Surgery, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Nianbin Hu has authored 35 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 33 papers in Surgery, 31 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 9 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Nianbin Hu's work include Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (31 papers), Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy (18 papers) and Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (15 papers). Nianbin Hu is often cited by papers focused on Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (31 papers), Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy (18 papers) and Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (15 papers). Nianbin Hu collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Japan. Nianbin Hu's co-authors include Bryan W. Cunningham, Paul C. McAfee, Anton E. Dmitriev, Franco Vigna, P. Justin Tortolani, John C. Sefter, Ryan M. Kretzer, Seok Woo Kim, George I. Jallo and Victor Hayes and has published in prestigious journals such as Spine, The Spine Journal and Journal of Neurosurgery Spine.

In The Last Decade

Nianbin Hu

34 papers receiving 1.0k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Nianbin Hu United States 17 982 972 223 152 20 35 1.1k
Celeste Abjornson United States 16 484 0.5× 454 0.5× 168 0.8× 189 1.2× 26 1.3× 50 616
Worawat Limthongkul Thailand 18 642 0.7× 636 0.7× 178 0.8× 142 0.9× 33 1.6× 71 779
Bryan Barnes United States 11 766 0.8× 723 0.7× 79 0.4× 117 0.8× 21 1.1× 14 873
Susan M. Renner United States 12 826 0.8× 793 0.8× 196 0.9× 192 1.3× 14 0.7× 19 957
Rudolf Bertagnoli Germany 18 935 1.0× 1.0k 1.1× 528 2.4× 206 1.4× 47 2.4× 41 1.2k
Carlos M. Orbegoso United States 9 548 0.6× 498 0.5× 118 0.5× 148 1.0× 6 0.3× 12 633
John C. Sefter United States 11 476 0.5× 424 0.4× 93 0.4× 191 1.3× 8 0.4× 18 571
M. Muschik Germany 11 494 0.5× 280 0.3× 112 0.5× 62 0.4× 38 1.9× 19 572
Jae Jun Yang South Korea 14 535 0.5× 407 0.4× 49 0.2× 153 1.0× 15 0.8× 44 629
Andrea Zanirato Italy 20 690 0.7× 400 0.4× 145 0.7× 69 0.5× 22 1.1× 44 777

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Nianbin Hu

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All Works

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Cunningham, Bryan W., Nadim J. Hallab, Nianbin Hu, & Paul C. McAfee. (2013). Epidural application of spinal instrumentation particulate wear debris: a comprehensive evaluation of neurotoxicity using an in vivo animal model. Journal of Neurosurgery Spine. 19(3). 336–350. 22 indexed citations
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Kretzer, Ryan M., Wesley Hsu, Nianbin Hu, et al.. (2012). Adjacent-Level Range of Motion and Intradiscal Pressure After Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fixation. Spine. 37(13). E778–E785. 33 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., John C. Sefter, Nianbin Hu, et al.. (2010). Biomechanical Comparison of Iliac Screws Versus Interbody Femoral Ring Allograft on Lumbosacral Kinematics and Sacral Screw Strain. Spine. 35(6). E198–E205. 36 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., et al.. (2010). Biomechanical comparison of single- and two-level cervical arthroplasty versus arthrodesis: effect on adjacent-level spinal kinematics. The Spine Journal. 10(4). 341–349. 99 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., et al.. (2010). Biomechanical Evaluation of a Posterolateral Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty Device. Spine. 35(19). 1760–1768. 16 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., John C. Sefter, Nianbin Hu, & Paul C. McAfee. (2010). Autologous growth factors versus autogenous graft for anterior cervical interbody fusion: an in vivo caprine model. Journal of Neurosurgery Spine. 13(2). 216–223. 7 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., John M. Dawson, Nianbin Hu, et al.. (2010). Preclinical evaluation of the Dynesys posterior spinal stabilization system: a nonhuman primate model. The Spine Journal. 10(9). 775–783. 17 indexed citations
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Kretzer, Ryan M., Nianbin Hu, Ira M. Garonzik, et al.. (2010). Surgical Management of Two- Versus Three-Column Injuries of the Cervicothoracic Junction. Spine. 35(19). E948–E954. 15 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., et al.. (2010). Multidirectional Flexibility of the Spine Following Posterior Decompressive Surgery After Single-Level Cervical Disc Arthroplasty. Spine. 35(25). E1465–E1471. 7 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., et al.. (2009). Regeneration of a Spinal Ligament after Total Lumbar Disk Arthroplasty in Primates. Cells Tissues Organs. 190(6). 347–355. 4 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., et al.. (2009). Revision strategies for single- and two-level total disc arthroplasty procedures: a biomechanical perspective. The Spine Journal. 9(9). 735–743. 16 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., et al.. (2009). Bioactive titanium calcium phosphate coating for disc arthroplasty: analysis of 58 vertebral end plates after 6- to 12-month implantation. The Spine Journal. 9(10). 836–845. 19 indexed citations
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Hu, Nianbin, et al.. (2009). 89. Kinematic Analysis of the Sacroiliac Junction: A Comprehensive Investigation Using Human Cadaveric Spines. The Spine Journal. 9(10). 47S–47S. 1 indexed citations
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Taylor, Brett, et al.. (2008). Evaluation of total disc arthroplasty: a canine model.. PubMed. 37(4). E64–70. 2 indexed citations
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Tortolani, P. Justin, et al.. (2006). A Comparison of Retraction Pressure During Anterior Cervical Plate Surgery and Cervical Disc Replacement. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 19(5). 312–317. 72 indexed citations
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McAfee, Paul C., et al.. (2006). Biomechanical Analysis of Rotational Motions After Disc Arthroplasty. Spine. 31(Suppl). S152–S160. 69 indexed citations
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Sefter, John C., et al.. (2006). P77. A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Cervical versus Lumbar Rotational Stability in Preparation for Cervical and Lumbar TTDR. The Spine Journal. 6(5). 120S–120S. 1 indexed citations
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Dmitriev, Anton E., et al.. (2005). Adjacent Level Intradiscal Pressure and Segmental Kinematics Following A Cervical Total Disc Arthroplasty. Spine. 30(10). 1165–1172. 252 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., et al.. (2003). Biomechanical Evaluation of Total Disc Replacement Arthroplasty: An In Vitro Human Cadaveric Model. Spine. 28(Supplement). S110–S117. 183 indexed citations
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Cunningham, Bryan W., Anton E. Dmitriev, Nianbin Hu, & Paul C. McAfee. (2003). General Principles of Total Disc Replacement Arthroplasty. Spine. 28(Supplement). S118–S124. 47 indexed citations

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