Turo Nurmikko

23.0k total citations · 10 hit papers
107 papers, 14.6k citations indexed

About

Turo Nurmikko is a scholar working on Physiology, Neurology and Pharmacology. According to data from OpenAlex, Turo Nurmikko has authored 107 papers receiving a total of 14.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 48 papers in Physiology, 44 papers in Neurology and 32 papers in Pharmacology. Recurrent topics in Turo Nurmikko's work include Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (46 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (23 papers) and Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders (20 papers). Turo Nurmikko is often cited by papers focused on Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (46 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (23 papers) and Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders (20 papers). Turo Nurmikko collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, Finland and United States. Turo Nurmikko's co-authors include G. Cruccu, Troels S. Jensen, Per Hansson, Rolf‐Detlef Treede, Maija Haanpää, Nadine Attal, Jordi Serra, Ralf Baron, Joanna M. Zakrzewska and Andrew S.C. Rice and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, NeuroImage and Brain.

In The Last Decade

Turo Nurmikko

105 papers receiving 13.9k citations

Hit Papers

Neuropathic pain 2005 2026 2012 2019 2007 2007 2010 2016 2010 500 1000 1.5k
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. Neuropathic pain
    2007 2.0k citations Rolf‐Detlef Treede, Troels S. Jensen et al. Neurology profile →
  2. Pharmacologic management of neuropathic pain: Evidence-based recommendations
    2007 1.5k citations Miroslav Bačkonja, Nanna Brix Finnerup et al. Pain profile →
  3. EFNS guidelines on the pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain: 2010 revision
    2010 1.3k citations Nadine Attal, G. Cruccu et al. profile →
  4. Neuropathic pain: an updated grading system for research and clinical practice
    2016 846 citations Nanna Brix Finnerup, Simon Haroutounian et al. Pain profile →
  5. NeuPSIG guidelines on neuropathic pain assessment
    2010 778 citations Maija Haanpää, Nadine Attal et al. Pain profile →
  6. EFNS guidelines on pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain
    2006 613 citations Nadine Attal, G. Cruccu et al. profile →
  7. Randomized, controlled trial of cannabis-based medicine in central pain in multiple sclerosis
    2005 504 citations David Rog, Turo Nurmikko et al. Neurology profile →
  8. AAN‐EFNS guidelines on trigeminal neuralgia management
    2008 465 citations G. Cruccu, Turo Nurmikko et al. profile →
  9. European Academy of Neurology guideline on trigeminal neuralgia
    2019 346 citations Turo Nurmikko, Troels S. Jensen et al. profile →
  10. Advances in diagnosis, classification, pathophysiology, and management of trigeminal neuralgia
    2020 270 citations Turo Nurmikko, G. Cruccu et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Turo Nurmikko United Kingdom 47 8.2k 5.5k 4.1k 3.5k 2.4k 107 14.6k
G. Cruccu Italy 67 10.9k 1.3× 8.3k 1.5× 3.6k 0.9× 5.6k 1.6× 2.7k 1.1× 281 21.1k
Per Hansson Sweden 53 11.0k 1.3× 4.3k 0.8× 5.4k 1.3× 1.7k 0.5× 2.8k 1.2× 167 16.7k
Nanna Brix Finnerup Denmark 62 13.9k 1.7× 6.0k 1.1× 6.4k 1.5× 3.2k 0.9× 3.8k 1.6× 260 23.4k
Nadine Attal France 59 14.3k 1.7× 6.4k 1.2× 6.1k 1.5× 1.8k 0.5× 4.0k 1.7× 166 20.4k
Didier Bouhassira France 72 13.9k 1.7× 5.7k 1.0× 6.6k 1.6× 1.6k 0.5× 4.0k 1.7× 223 21.7k
Andrew S.C. Rice United Kingdom 59 10.7k 1.3× 3.9k 0.7× 6.2k 1.5× 1.1k 0.3× 2.6k 1.1× 203 18.3k
Michael C. Rowbotham United States 52 8.3k 1.0× 3.3k 0.6× 4.1k 1.0× 740 0.2× 2.6k 1.1× 130 13.5k
Thomas R. Tölle Germany 58 6.5k 0.8× 2.3k 0.4× 4.3k 1.0× 1.3k 0.4× 1.7k 0.7× 171 12.0k
David Yarnitsky Israel 59 8.2k 1.0× 2.0k 0.4× 4.7k 1.1× 1.3k 0.4× 1.4k 0.6× 185 14.1k
Michel Lantéri‐Minet France 51 6.1k 0.7× 2.4k 0.4× 2.3k 0.6× 4.6k 1.3× 1.5k 0.6× 223 13.5k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Fallon, Nicholas, et al.. (2020). Adverse effects of COVID-19-related lockdown on pain, physical activity and psychological well-being in people with chronic pain. British Journal of Pain. 15(3). 357–368. 67 indexed citations
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O’Neill, Francis, Turo Nurmikko, & Claudia Sommer. (2017). Other facial neuralgias. Cephalalgia. 37(7). 658–669. 25 indexed citations
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Finnerup, Nanna Brix, Simon Haroutounian, Peter Kamerman, et al.. (2016). Neuropathic pain: an updated grading system for research and clinical practice. Pain. 157(8). 1599–1606. 846 indexed citations breakdown →
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Nurmikko, Turo, et al.. (2016). Motor Cortex Reorganization and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Pain—A Methodological Study. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 19(7). 669–678. 33 indexed citations
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Mbizvo, Gashirai K., Sarah J Nevitt, Turo Nurmikko, & Andreas Göebel. (2014). Placebo Responses in Long-Standing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Pain. 16(2). 99–115. 23 indexed citations
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Zhao, Sizheng Steven, Kerry Mutch, Liene Elsone, Turo Nurmikko, & Anu Jacob. (2014). Neuropathic pain in neuromyelitis optica affects activities of daily living and quality of life. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 20(12). 1658–1661. 60 indexed citations
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Sacco, Paul, Michael Prior, Helen Poole, & Turo Nurmikko. (2014). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation over primary motor vs non-motor cortical targets; effects on experimental hyperalgesia in healthy subjects. BMC Neurology. 14(1). 166–166. 32 indexed citations
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Nurmikko, Turo, et al.. (2010). Multiple Sclerosis-Related Central Pain Disorders. Current Pain and Headache Reports. 14(3). 189–195. 53 indexed citations
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Nurmikko, Turo. (2010). Supplement introduction: Targeting the skin for treating peripheral neuropathic pain. European Journal of Pain Supplements. 4(S2). 155–156. 1 indexed citations
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Haanpää, Maija, Nadine Attal, Miroslav Bačkonja, et al.. (2010). NeuPSIG guidelines on neuropathic pain assessment. Pain. 152(1). 14–27. 778 indexed citations breakdown →
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Nurmikko, Turo. (2010). 14 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. European Journal of Pain Supplements. 4(S1). 5–5.
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Rog, David, Turo Nurmikko, Tim Friede, & Carolyn Young. (2007). Validation and Reliability of the Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS) in Multiple Sclerosis. Clinical Journal of Pain. 23(6). 473–481. 37 indexed citations
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Richardson, Cliff, et al.. (2006). Incidence of Phantom Phenomena Including Phantom Limb Pain 6 Months After Major Lower Limb Amputation in Patients With Peripheral Vascular Disease. Clinical Journal of Pain. 22(4). 353–358. 113 indexed citations
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Rog, David, Turo Nurmikko, Tim Friede, & Carolyn Young. (2005). Randomized, controlled trial of cannabis-based medicine in central pain in multiple sclerosis. Neurology. 65(6). 812–819. 504 indexed citations breakdown →
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Haanpää, Maija, Turo Nurmikko, & Mikko Hurme. (2002). Polymorphism of the IL-10 Gene is Associated with Susceptibility to Herpes Zoster. Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases. 34(2). 112–114. 52 indexed citations
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Haanpää, Maija, Pekka Laippala, & Turo Nurmikko. (2000). Allodynia and Pinprick Hypesthesia in Acute Herpes Zoster, and the Development of Postherpetic Neuralgia. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 20(1). 50–58. 59 indexed citations
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Nurmikko, Turo, et al.. (1998). Control of chronic pain. BMJ. 317(7170). 1438–1441. 20 indexed citations
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Nurmikko, Turo. (1993). Pathophysiology and treatment of neuropathic pain. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 37(s100). 90–92. 1 indexed citations
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Nurmikko, Turo, Chris Wells, & David Bowsher. (1991). Pain and allodynia in postherpetic neuralgia: role of somatic and sympathetic nervous system. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. 84(2). 146–152. 58 indexed citations
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Sillanpää, Matti, Tuomas Peltonen, & Turo Nurmikko. (1977). Social and medical prognosis of child with acute nontuberculous purulent meningitis.. PubMed. 1–28. 7 indexed citations

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