Robert P. Nirschl

5.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
54 papers, 3.5k citations indexed

About

Robert P. Nirschl is a scholar working on Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert P. Nirschl has authored 54 papers receiving a total of 3.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 50 papers in Surgery, 37 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and 12 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in Robert P. Nirschl's work include Shoulder Injury and Treatment (47 papers), Tendon Structure and Treatment (29 papers) and Sports injuries and prevention (25 papers). Robert P. Nirschl is often cited by papers focused on Shoulder Injury and Treatment (47 papers), Tendon Structure and Treatment (29 papers) and Sports injuries and prevention (25 papers). Robert P. Nirschl collaborates with scholars based in United States, Qatar and Sweden. Robert P. Nirschl's co-authors include Frank A. Pettrone, Barry S. Kraushaar, Jeffrey E. Budoff, Eric Guidi, Jack L. Groppel, Francis G. O’Connor, Matthew T. Freedman, John J. Kim, E G Grant and Robert P. Wilder and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Radiology and The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

In The Last Decade

Robert P. Nirschl

52 papers receiving 3.1k citations

Hit Papers

Tennis elbow. The surgical treatment of lateral epicondyl... 1979 2026 1994 2010 1979 200 400 600
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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.

  1. Tennis elbow. The surgical treatment of lateral epicondylitis.
    1979 647 citations Robert P. Nirschl, Frank A. Pettrone Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert P. Nirschl United States 27 3.0k 2.5k 597 531 420 54 3.5k
Nils E. Westlin Sweden 25 1.5k 0.5× 1.8k 0.7× 210 0.4× 150 0.3× 127 0.3× 57 2.3k
Frank A. Pettrone United States 13 1.3k 0.4× 1.1k 0.4× 317 0.5× 191 0.4× 154 0.4× 21 1.5k
Anthony A. Schepsis United States 24 2.0k 0.6× 1.5k 0.6× 575 1.0× 94 0.2× 152 0.4× 40 2.4k
Richard G. Alvarez United States 20 844 0.3× 1.4k 0.5× 185 0.3× 120 0.2× 325 0.8× 35 1.8k
Robert W. Mendicino United States 23 878 0.3× 1.7k 0.7× 233 0.4× 144 0.3× 182 0.4× 87 2.1k
M D Chard United Kingdom 14 1.0k 0.3× 727 0.3× 323 0.5× 56 0.1× 106 0.3× 19 1.4k
Lowell Weil United States 25 1.0k 0.3× 2.1k 0.8× 203 0.3× 68 0.1× 416 1.0× 111 2.4k
Amol Saxena United States 27 1.1k 0.4× 2.1k 0.8× 169 0.3× 69 0.1× 155 0.4× 116 2.4k
A. H. N. Robinson United Kingdom 23 1.4k 0.4× 1.1k 0.4× 443 0.7× 154 0.3× 23 0.1× 54 2.1k
Sean Docking Australia 26 1.4k 0.4× 1.9k 0.8× 61 0.1× 80 0.2× 142 0.3× 90 2.2k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Pierre, Patrick St. & Robert P. Nirschl. (2008). Mini-Open Surgical Management of Tennis Elbow Pathology. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 23(3). 158–167. 3 indexed citations
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Budoff, Jeffrey E., et al.. (2005). Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Debridement Without Decompression for the Treatment of Tendinosis. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 21(9). 1081–1089. 54 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P., et al.. (2003). Iontophoretic Administration of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate for Acute Epicondylitis: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 31(2). 189–195. 94 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P., et al.. (2003). Elbow tendinopathy: tennis elbow. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 22(4). 813–836. 198 indexed citations
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Budoff, Jeffrey E., et al.. (2003). Internal impingement in the etiology of rotator cuff tendinosis revisited. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 19(8). 810–814. 43 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Sohail, et al.. (2002). Arthroscopic debridement for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: 2- and 5-year results. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 18(8). 829–834. 41 indexed citations
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Budoff, Jeffrey E. & Robert P. Nirschl. (2001). Resection and repair of lateraltennis elbow. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 9(4). 211–216. 5 indexed citations
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Kraushaar, Barry S., et al.. (1999). A modified lateral approach for release of posttraumatic elbow flexion contracture. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 8(5). 476–480. 25 indexed citations
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Budoff, Jeffrey E., Robert P. Nirschl, & Eric Guidi. (1998). Current Concepts Review - Débridement of Partial-Thickness Tears of the Rotator Cuff without Acromioplasty. Long-Term Follow-up and Review of the Literature*. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 80(5). 733–48. 187 indexed citations
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O’Connor, Francis G., et al.. (1997). Managing Overuse Injuries. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 25(5). 88–113. 31 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P. & Barry S. Kraushaar. (1996). Assessment and Treatment Guidelines for Elbow Injuries. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 24(5). 42–60. 5 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P.. (1996). The Shoulder. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 78(4). 638–638. 3 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P. & Barry S. Kraushaar. (1996). Keeping Tennis Elbow at Arm's Length. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 24(5). 61–62. 4 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P. & Barry S. Kraushaar. (1996). Assessment and Treatment Guidelines for Elbow Injuries. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 24(5). 42–60. 1 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P., et al.. (1996). Tennis Elbow. Sports Medicine. 22(2). 133–139. 40 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P., et al.. (1995). Resection and Repair for Medial Tennis Elbow. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 23(2). 214–221. 73 indexed citations
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Groppel, Jack L. & Robert P. Nirschl. (1986). A mechanical and electromyographical analysis of the effects of various joint counterforce braces on the tennis player. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 14(3). 195–200. 86 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P., et al.. (1986). Achilles tendon: US diagnosis of pathologic conditions. Work in progress.. Radiology. 159(3). 765–767. 58 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P.. (1984). Arm Care. Relief and Prevention for Shoulder Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis and Wrist Sprain in Athletics and Other Activities.. 1 indexed citations
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Nirschl, Robert P. & Frank A. Pettrone. (1979). Tennis elbow. The surgical treatment of lateral epicondylitis.. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 61(6). 832–839. 647 indexed citations breakdown →

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