Xiao-Na Xiang

435 total citations · 1 hit paper
22 papers, 270 citations indexed

About

Xiao-Na Xiang is a scholar working on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Rheumatology and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Xiao-Na Xiang has authored 22 papers receiving a total of 270 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 10 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 8 papers in Rheumatology and 6 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Xiao-Na Xiang's work include Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms (8 papers), Tendon Structure and Treatment (7 papers) and Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments (4 papers). Xiao-Na Xiang is often cited by papers focused on Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms (8 papers), Tendon Structure and Treatment (7 papers) and Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments (4 papers). Xiao-Na Xiang collaborates with scholars based in China and United Kingdom. Xiao-Na Xiang's co-authors include Hongchen He, Chengqi He, Yang Xu, Siyi Zhu, Xi Yu, Xi Yu, Hong Cheng, Yi Ou, Yan Liu and Yan Liu and has published in prestigious journals such as Nano Letters, The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Medical Internet Research.

In The Last Decade

Xiao-Na Xiang

20 papers receiving 265 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.

Mesenchymal stromal cell-based therapy for cartilage regeneration in knee osteoarthritis

2022 109 citations Xiao-Na Xiang, Siyi Zhu et al. Stem Cell Research & Therapy profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Xiao-Na Xiang China	7	96	72	63	52	46	22	270
Ashvin K. Dewan United States	10	122 1.3×	171 2.4×	48 0.8×	54 1.0×	24 0.5×	17	334
Kyla Brady United Kingdom	7	91 0.9×	103 1.4×	64 1.0×	28 0.5×	94 2.0×	9	301
Erdem Aktaş Türkiye	10	57 0.6×	207 2.9×	47 0.7×	40 0.8×	50 1.1×	30	381
Yizuo Cai China	10	53 0.6×	85 1.2×	79 1.3×	40 0.8×	129 2.8×	16	372
Shoki Yamaguchi Japan	14	166 1.7×	150 2.1×	45 0.7×	82 1.6×	38 0.8×	21	329
Juan Garrido-Gómez Spain	10	42 0.4×	177 2.5×	32 0.5×	36 0.7×	50 1.1×	15	363
P. Perera United States	11	169 1.8×	77 1.1×	105 1.7×	50 1.0×	18 0.4×	12	368
Yi-Shan Lin Taiwan	9	131 1.4×	64 0.9×	80 1.3×	43 0.8×	50 1.1×	15	350
Kendrick To United Kingdom	13	154 1.6×	333 4.6×	59 0.9×	54 1.0×	95 2.1×	23	564
Heri Suroto Indonesia	10	20 0.2×	171 2.4×	53 0.8×	59 1.1×	74 1.6×	67	377

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20 of 20 papers shown

Xiang, Xiao-Na, et al.. (2025). Pulsed electromagnetic fields preconditioned extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stromal cells prevents necroptosis of osteoblasts in osteonecrosis of the femoral head rats. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 13. 1655579–1655579.

Xiang, Xiao-Na, et al.. (2025). The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Synovial Fibrosis and Cartilage Degeneration in Knee Osteoarthritis. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 53(6). 1428–1439. 1 indexed citations

Xiang, Xiao-Na, Hongchen He, & Chengqi He. (2024). Advances in mechanism and management of bone homeostasis in osteonecrosis: a review article from basic to clinical applications. International Journal of Surgery. 111(1). 1101–1122. 3 indexed citations

Xiang, Xiao-Na, et al.. (2024). Telehealth-Supported Exercise or Physical Activity Programs for Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 26. e54876–e54876. 2 indexed citations

Xiang, Xiao-Na, et al.. (2024). Mechanisms and applications of the regenerative capacity of platelets-based therapy in knee osteoarthritis. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 178. 117226–117226. 5 indexed citations

Zhao, Yongchao, et al.. (2024). Revolutionizing regenerative rehabilitation: Three-dimensional printing for musculoskeletal regeneration. International Journal of Bioprinting. 0(0). 4925–4925. 1 indexed citations

Liu, Yan, Xiao-Na Xiang, Qian Wang, & Hongchen He. (2023). A comparison of different physical stimulation combined with platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 24(1). 200–200. 1 indexed citations

Xu, Yang, et al.. (2023). [Effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields on mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes in inhibiting chondrocyte apoptosis].. PubMed. 40(1). 95–102. 1 indexed citations

Wang, Yun, Ming Chen, Yao Zhang, et al.. (2023). Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acids Inhibit Muscular Mitochondria-Mediated Apoptosis and Ameliorate Muscle Atrophy in Sarcopenia. Nano Letters. 23(18). 8816–8826. 17 indexed citations

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Xiang, Xiao-Na, Liming Zhang, Yi Ou, et al.. (2022). Exoskeleton-Assisted Walking for Pulmonary and Exercise Performances of SCI Individuals. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 31. 39–47. 4 indexed citations

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Xiang, Xiao-Na, Siyi Zhu, Xiaoyi Wang, et al.. (2022). Pulsed electromagnetic fields for the management of knee osteoarthritis: multicentre, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial protocol. BMJ Open. 12(9). e060350–e060350. 1 indexed citations

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Zhu, Siyi, Xiao-Na Xiang, Lin Wang, et al.. (2022). An evidence-based tailored eHealth patient education tool for patients with knee osteoarthritis: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 23(1). 274–274.

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Xiang, Xiao-Na, Siyi Zhu, Hongchen He, et al.. (2022). Mesenchymal stromal cell-based therapy for cartilage regeneration in knee osteoarthritis. Stem Cell Research & Therapy. 13(1). 14–14. 109 indexed citations breakdown →

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Xu, Yang, et al.. (2022). The Effect of Different Frequencies of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Cartilage Repair of Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cell–Derived Exosomes in Osteoarthritis. Cartilage. 13(4). 200–212. 16 indexed citations

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Zhu, Siyi, Yi Li, Liqiong Wang, et al.. (2022). Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields May Be Effective for the Management of Primary Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 30. 321–328. 5 indexed citations

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Xiang, Xiao-Na, et al.. (2021). Conservative treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy with platelet-rich plasma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation. 35(12). 1661–1673. 21 indexed citations

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Xiang, Xiao-Na, et al.. (2021). Exoskeleton-assisted walking improves pulmonary function and walking parameters among individuals with spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled pilot study. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 18(1). 86–86. 29 indexed citations

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Wang, Lin, et al.. (2021). Exercise and education for community-dwelling older participants with knee osteoarthritis: a video-linked programme protocol based on a randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 22(1). 470–470. 5 indexed citations

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Xiang, Xiao-Na, et al.. (2020). The safety and feasibility of a new rehabilitation robotic exoskeleton for assisting individuals with lower extremity motor complete lesions following spinal cord injury (SCI): an observational study. Spinal Cord. 58(7). 787–794. 27 indexed citations

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Tang, Yuanjiao, et al.. (2015). Use of ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction to transfect IGF-1 cDNA to enhance the regeneration of rat wounded Achilles tendon in vivo. Gene Therapy. 22(8). 610–618. 18 indexed citations

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