Robert Litchfield

6.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
80 papers, 3.7k citations indexed

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Robert Litchfield is a scholar working on Surgery, Epidemiology and Rheumatology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert Litchfield has authored 80 papers receiving a total of 3.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 76 papers in Surgery, 28 papers in Epidemiology and 16 papers in Rheumatology. Recurrent topics in Robert Litchfield's work include Shoulder Injury and Treatment (42 papers), Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques (37 papers) and Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes (31 papers). Robert Litchfield is often cited by papers focused on Shoulder Injury and Treatment (42 papers), Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques (37 papers) and Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes (31 papers). Robert Litchfield collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and United Kingdom. Robert Litchfield's co-authors include Alexandra Kirkley, Trevor B. Birmingham, J. Robert Giffin, Kevin Willits, Dianne Bryant, Sharon Griffin, Alan Getgood, Peter J. Fowler, Allen Deutsch and Marc R. Labbé and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Annals of Internal Medicine.

In The Last Decade

Robert Litchfield

76 papers receiving 3.5k citations

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A Randomized Trial of Arthroscopic Surgery for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

2008 433 citations Alexandra Kirkley, Trevor B. Birmingham et al. New England Journal of Medicine profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Comparable outcomes between quadriceps and hamstring tendon autografts for isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: A systematic review of studies with minimum 2‐year follow‐up 2025 ·Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Debra Bartley, Robert Litchfield, (unknown), (unknown)	0
2	No increase in adverse events with lateral extra-articular tenodesis augmentation of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – Results from the stability randomized trial 2023 ·Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine ·Mark Heard, (unknown), Dianne Bryant, Robert Litchfield, Robert G. McCormack, Peter B. MacDonald, Tim Spalding, Peter Verdonk, Devin Peterson, Davide Bardana, Alex Rezansoff, Alan Getgood	18
3	The Effect of Staged Versus Usual Care Physiotherapy on Knee Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction 2023 ·Journal of Sport Rehabilitation ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Greg Alcock, Trevor B. Birmingham, Kevin Willits, Alan Getgood, Marie‐Eve LeBel, Robert Litchfield, Dianne Bryant, J. Robert Giffin	0
4	Low rates of serious complications after open Latarjet procedure at short-term follow-up 2022 ·Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery ·(unknown), (unknown), Gilbert Moatshe, Robert Litchfield, Marie‐Eve LeBel	8
5	The rate of unnecessary interventions for the management of knee osteoarthritis: a population-based cohort study 2022 ·Canadian Journal of Surgery ·Jacquelyn Marsh, Ryan M. Degen, Trevor B. Birmingham, J. Robert Giffin, Alan Getgood, Robert Litchfield, Kevin Willits, J. Andrew McClure, Blayne Welk	8
6	Effect of combining peri-hamstring injection or anterior obturator nerve block on the analgesic efficacy of adductor canal block for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomised controlled trial 2020 ·British Journal of Anaesthesia ·D. Johnston, Rakesh V. Sondekoppam, Vishal Uppal, Robert Litchfield, J. Robert Giffin, Sugantha Ganapathy	10
7	NASHA hyaluronic acid for the treatment of shoulder osteoarthritis: a prospective, single-arm clinical trial 2019 ·SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ·(unknown), Robert Litchfield, James Hall, Tomas Wester, Jennifer Jones, (unknown)	3
8	Realignment osteotomy of the knee allows for return to work and sport activities in the young athletic population 2018 ·Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine ·Suzanne Witjes, Stacey Wanlin, Robert Litchfield, Rutger C. I. van Geenen, Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs, Alan Getgood	5
9	Determination of ED50 and ED95 of 0.5% Ropivacaine in Adductor Canal Block to Produce Quadriceps Weakness 2017 ·Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine ·D. Johnston, Rakesh V. Sondekoppam, J. Robert Giffin, Robert Litchfield, Sugantha Ganapathy	13
10	Randomized controlled trial of arthroscopic electrothermal capsulorrhaphy with Bankart repair and isolated arthroscopic Bankart repair 2015 ·Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy ·Sheila McRae, Jeff Leiter, (unknown), Robert Litchfield, Peter B. MacDonald	13
11	A case series of lateral opening wedge high tibial osteotomy for valgus malalignment 2012 ·Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy ·(unknown), Alan Getgood, (unknown), J. Robert Giffin, Kevin Willits, Peter J. Fowler, Trevor B. Birmingham, Robert Litchfield	40
12	Cemented versus uncemented fixation of humeral components in total shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis of the shoulder: a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial—A JOINTs Canada Project 2011 ·Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery ·Robert Litchfield, Michael D. McKee, Robert Balyk, Scott Mandel, Richard Holtby, Robert M. Hollinshead, Darren Drosdowech, (unknown), Sharon Griffin, Robert G. McCormack	60
13	Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Using a Novel Technique – Early Results and Complications 2010 ·The Journal of Knee Surgery ·Annunziato Amendola, Peter Fowler, Robert Litchfield, (unknown), Mark Clatworthy	45
14	Humeral Head Bone Defects: Remplissage, Allograft, and Arthroplasty 2010 ·Orthopedic Clinics of North America ·(unknown), Kenneth J. Faber, Darren Drosdowech, Robert Litchfield, George S. Athwal	68
15	A Randomized Trial of Arthroscopic Surgery for Osteoarthritis of the Knee breakdown → 2008 ·New England Journal of Medicine ·Alexandra Kirkley, Trevor B. Birmingham, Robert Litchfield, J. Robert Giffin, Kevin Willits, Cindy J. Wong, Brian G. Feagan, Allan Donner, Sharon Griffin, (unknown), Janet Pope, Peter J. Fowler	433
16	Humeral Head Retroversion in Competitive Baseball Players and Its Relationship to Glenohumeral Rotation Range of Motion 2007 ·Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy ·(unknown), Robert Litchfield, Sharon Griffin, Lisa Thain	117
17	A Comparison of Pain, Strength, Range of Motion, and Functional Outcomes After Hemiarthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder 2005 ·Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery ·Dianne Bryant, Robert Litchfield, Michael Sandow, Gary M. Gartsman, Gordon Guyatt, Alexandra Kirkley	268
18	The use of the impingement test as a predictor of outcome following subacromial decompression for rotator cuff tendinosis 2002 ·Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery ·Alexandra Kirkley, Robert Litchfield, Dianne Jackowski, Ian K.Y. Lo	20
19	Rehabilitation for the Overhead Athlete 1995 ·Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review ·Robert Litchfield, Richard J. Hawkins, Charles J. Dillman, G. R. Hagerman, (unknown)	1
20	Rehabilitation for the Overhead Athlete 1993 ·Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy ·Robert Litchfield, (unknown), Charles J. Dillman, (unknown), G. R. Hagerman	48

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