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, Marc R. Labbé and Joseph P. Burns 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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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.

A Randomized Trial of Arthroscopic Surgery for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

2008 433 citations Alexandra Kirkley, Trevor B. Birmingham et al. profile →

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Author						Papers	Cites
Robert Litchfield	3.3k	1.3k	759	722	404	80	3.7k
Anthony Miniaci	4.9k 1.5×	2.4k 1.8×	892 1.2×	895 1.2×	413 1.0×	147	5.2k
John W. Uribe	3.1k 0.9×	1.8k 1.4×	779 1.0×	352 0.5×	197 0.5×	72	3.4k
Patrick E. Greis	3.7k 1.1×	1.1k 0.9×	1.5k 1.9×	216 0.3×	622 1.5×	84	4.1k
Fotios P. Tjoumakaris	1.9k 0.6×	533 0.4×	767 1.0×	278 0.4×	219 0.5×	155	2.4k
Alexandra Kirkley	4.9k 1.5×	2.4k 1.8×	1.5k 2.0×	779 1.1×	399 1.0×	54	5.5k
Richard A. Marder	2.3k 0.7×	627 0.5×	1.1k 1.5×	232 0.3×	404 1.0×	37	2.7k
Drew A. Lansdown	1.9k 0.6×	692 0.5×	632 0.8×	360 0.5×	357 0.9×	158	2.4k
Sharon L. Hame	1.8k 0.5×	371 0.3×	912 1.2×	369 0.5×	393 1.0×	57	2.4k
Matthew T. Provencher	3.4k 1.0×	2.2k 1.6×	924 1.2×	294 0.4×	313 0.8×	170	3.8k
Bruce S. Miller	3.1k 0.9×	1.9k 1.4×	521 0.7×	310 0.4×	150 0.4×	105	3.5k

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Bartley, Debra, et al.. (2025). 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. Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics. 12(4). e70513–e70513.

Heard, Mark, Dianne Bryant, Robert Litchfield, et al.. (2023). No increase in adverse events with lateral extra-articular tenodesis augmentation of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – Results from the stability randomized trial. Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 8(4). 246–254. 18 indexed citations

Alcock, Greg, Trevor B. Birmingham, Kevin Willits, et al.. (2023). The Effect of Staged Versus Usual Care Physiotherapy on Knee Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 32(8). 884–893.

Moatshe, Gilbert, et al.. (2022). Low rates of serious complications after open Latarjet procedure at short-term follow-up. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 32(1). 41–49. 8 indexed citations

Johnston, D., Rakesh V. Sondekoppam, Vishal Uppal, et al.. (2020). 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. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 124(3). 299–307. 10 indexed citations

Litchfield, Robert, et al.. (2019). NASHA hyaluronic acid for the treatment of shoulder osteoarthritis: a prospective, single-arm clinical trial. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 3 indexed citations

Degen, Ryan M., Trevor B. Birmingham, Jacquelyn Marsh, et al.. (2019). Trends in knee arthroscopy utilization: a gap in knowledge translation. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 28(2). 439–447. 24 indexed citations

Witjes, Suzanne, Stacey Wanlin, Robert Litchfield, et al.. (2018). Realignment osteotomy of the knee allows for return to work and sport activities in the young athletic population. Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3(4). 213–219. 5 indexed citations

Birmingham, Trevor B., R. Moyer, Kristyn M. Leitch, et al.. (2017). Changes in biomechanical risk factors for knee osteoarthritis and their association with 5-year clinically important improvement after limb realignment surgery. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 25(12). 1999–2006. 47 indexed citations

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Marsh, Jacquelyn, Trevor B. Birmingham, J. Robert Giffin, et al.. (2015). Cost-effectiveness analysis of arthroscopic surgery compared to non-operative management for osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 23. A31–A31. 3 indexed citations

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Rezansoff, Alex, et al.. (2014). Radiographic landmarks for surgical reconstruction of the anterolateral ligament of the knee. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 23(11). 3196–3201. 56 indexed citations

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Getgood, Alan, J. Robert Giffin, Kevin Willits, et al.. (2012). A case series of lateral opening wedge high tibial osteotomy for valgus malalignment. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 21(1). 152–160. 40 indexed citations

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Litchfield, Robert, Michael D. McKee, Robert Balyk, et al.. (2011). 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. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 20(4). 529–536. 60 indexed citations

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Amendola, Annunziato, et al.. (2010). Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Using a Novel Technique – Early Results and Complications. The Journal of Knee Surgery. 17(3). 164–169. 45 indexed citations

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Birmingham, Trevor B., J. Robert Giffin, Bert M. Chesworth, et al.. (2009). Medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy: A prospective cohort study of gait, radiographic, and patient‐reported outcomes. Arthritis Care & Research. 61(5). 648–657. 135 indexed citations

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Litchfield, Robert, et al.. (2007). Humeral Head Retroversion in Competitive Baseball Players and Its Relationship to Glenohumeral Rotation Range of Motion. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 37(9). 514–520. 117 indexed citations

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Bryant, Dianne, Robert Litchfield, Michael Sandow, et al.. (2005). A Comparison of Pain, Strength, Range of Motion, and Functional Outcomes After Hemiarthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 87(9). 1947–1956. 268 indexed citations

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Kirkley, Alexandra, Robert Litchfield, Dianne Jackowski, & Ian K.Y. Lo. (2002). The use of the impingement test as a predictor of outcome following subacromial decompression for rotator cuff tendinosis. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 18(1). 8–15. 20 indexed citations

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Litchfield, Robert, et al.. (1995). Rehabilitation for the Overhead Athlete. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 3(1). 49–59. 1 indexed citations

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Litchfield, Robert, et al.. (1993). Rehabilitation for the Overhead Athlete. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 18(2). 433–441. 48 indexed citations

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