Simon Thomson

4.9k total citations · 2 hit papers
58 papers, 2.7k citations indexed

About

Simon Thomson is a scholar working on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Pharmacology and Neurology. According to data from OpenAlex, Simon Thomson has authored 58 papers receiving a total of 2.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 48 papers in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 44 papers in Pharmacology and 15 papers in Neurology. Recurrent topics in Simon Thomson's work include Pain Management and Treatment (46 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (44 papers) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies (15 papers). Simon Thomson is often cited by papers focused on Pain Management and Treatment (46 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (44 papers) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies (15 papers). Simon Thomson collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and Italy. Simon Thomson's co-authors include Line Jacques, Sam Eldabe, Rod S Taylor, Germain Milbouw, Mario Meglio, Jonathan Richardson, Eric Buchser, Gianpaolo Fortini, Elon Eisenberg and J. Molet and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Analytical Chemistry and Pain.

In The Last Decade

Simon Thomson

56 papers receiving 2.7k citations

Hit Papers

Spinal cord stimulation v... 2007 2026 2013 2019 2007 2008 250 500 750
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.

  1. Spinal cord stimulation versus conventional medical management for neuropathic pain: A multicentre randomised controlled trial in patients with failed back surgery syndrome
    2007 763 citations Krishna Kumar, Rod S Taylor et al. Pain profile →
  2. THE EFFECTS OF SPINAL CORD STIMULATION IN NEUROPATHIC PAIN ARE SUSTAINED
    2008 446 citations Krishna Kumar, Rod S Taylor et al. Neurosurgery profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Simon Thomson 2.1k 1.9k 631 611 472 58 2.7k
David Robertson 65 0.0× 429 0.2× 461 0.7× 121 0.2× 87 0.2× 46 2.5k
Timothy R. Smith 67 0.0× 288 0.1× 453 0.7× 55 0.1× 460 1.0× 44 1.7k
Christoph N. Seubert 337 0.2× 98 0.1× 140 0.2× 35 0.1× 96 0.2× 74 1.4k
Victor Biton 59 0.0× 326 0.2× 402 0.6× 89 0.1× 81 0.2× 78 4.1k
Bret Fulton 350 0.2× 192 0.1× 77 0.1× 26 0.0× 66 0.1× 23 1.6k
Charles M. Conway 55 0.0× 155 0.1× 589 0.9× 133 0.2× 669 1.4× 47 1.6k
E. R. Baumgartner 23 0.0× 368 0.2× 368 0.6× 40 0.1× 231 0.5× 70 2.5k
Tiffini Voss 23 0.0× 387 0.2× 903 1.4× 276 0.5× 153 0.3× 31 2.4k
Anthony W. Fox 43 0.0× 124 0.1× 399 0.6× 37 0.1× 232 0.5× 79 1.4k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Simon Thomson

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Simon Thomson

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

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Amann, Markus, et al.. (2024). Application of restorative neurostimulation for chronic mechanical low back pain in an older population with 2-year follow up. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. 50(3). 231–236. 2 indexed citations
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Duarte, Rui, Rebecca Bresnahan, Sam Eldabe, et al.. (2024). Reporting guidelines for randomised controlled trial reports of implantable neurostimulation devices: the CONSORT-iNeurostim extension. EClinicalMedicine. 78. 102932–102932. 6 indexed citations
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Eldabe, Sam, Rui Duarte, Simon Thomson, et al.. (2024). Intrathecal drug delivery for the management of pain and spasticity in adults: British Pain Society’s recommendations for best clinical practice. British Journal of Pain. 2492540772–2492540772. 1 indexed citations
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Martin, Sean, Ganesan Baranidharan, Simon Thomson, et al.. (2024). Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Pain—Data From the UK and Ireland National Neuromodulation Registry. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 27(8). 1406–1418. 3 indexed citations
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Tinnirello, Andrea, Alfonso Papa, Maurizio Marchesini, et al.. (2023). Interventional Pain Procedures: A Narrative Review Focusing On Safety and Complications. PART 2 Interventional Procedures For Back Pain. Journal of Pain Research. Volume 16. 761–772. 9 indexed citations
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Duarte, Rui, et al.. (2023). Regulatory Framework for Implantable Neurostimulation Devices: Comparison of Systems in the US and European Union. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 27(3). 447–454. 2 indexed citations
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Duarte, Rui, Rachel Houten, Sarah J Nevitt, et al.. (2022). Screening trials of spinal cord stimulation for neuropathic pain in England—A budget impact analysis. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 3. 974904–974904. 6 indexed citations
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Eldabe, Sam, Ashish Gulve, Ganesan Baranidharan, et al.. (2021). A prospective long-term follow-up of dorsal root ganglion stimulation for the management of chronic intractable pain. Pain. 163(4). 702–710. 10 indexed citations
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Thomson, Simon, et al.. (2020). Abdominal Epilepsy, a Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain: The Need to Investigate Thoroughly as Opposed to Making Rapid Attributions of Psychogenic Causality. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 1 indexed citations
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Duarte, Rui & Simon Thomson. (2018). Trial Versus No Trial of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Neuropathic Pain: Cost Analysis in United Kingdom National Health Service. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 22(2). 208–214. 25 indexed citations
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Taylor, Rod S, Simon Thomson, Manohar Sharma, et al.. (2017). Facet-joint injections for non-specific low back pain: a feasibility RCT. Health Technology Assessment. 21(74). 1–130. 18 indexed citations
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Deer, Timothy R., Salim M. Hayek, Jason E. Pope, et al.. (2017). The Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC): Recommendations for Trialing of Intrathecal Drug Delivery Infusion Therapy. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 20(2). 133–154. 46 indexed citations
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Thomson, Simon, et al.. (2017). A Spinal Cord Stimulation Service Review From a Single Centre Using a Single Manufacturer Over a 7.5 Year Follow-Up Period. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 20(6). 589–599. 27 indexed citations
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Linderoth, Bengt, Simon Thomson, & Michael J. L. DeJongste. (2011). Spinal Cord Stimulation for Raynaud's Syndrome: Long-Term Alleviation of Bilateral Pain With a Single Cervical Lead COMMENTS. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 14(3). 232–234. 1 indexed citations
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Kumar, Krishna, Rod S Taylor, Line Jacques, et al.. (2008). THE EFFECTS OF SPINAL CORD STIMULATION IN NEUROPATHIC PAIN ARE SUSTAINED. Neurosurgery. 63(4). 762–770. 446 indexed citations breakdown →
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Kumar, Krishna, Rod S Taylor, Line Jacques, et al.. (2007). Spinal cord stimulation versus conventional medical management for neuropathic pain: A multicentre randomised controlled trial in patients with failed back surgery syndrome. Pain. 132(1). 179–188. 763 indexed citations breakdown →
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Thomson, Simon, et al.. (2002). A Retrospective, Long-term, Third-Party Follow-up of Patients Considered for Spinal Cord Stimulation. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 5(3). 137–144. 29 indexed citations

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