Xin Ma

606 total citations · 1 hit paper
45 papers, 378 citations indexed

About

Xin Ma is a scholar working on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Biomedical Engineering and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Xin Ma has authored 45 papers receiving a total of 378 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 30 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 16 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 13 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Xin Ma's work include Foot and Ankle Surgery (25 papers), Tendon Structure and Treatment (18 papers) and Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies (13 papers). Xin Ma is often cited by papers focused on Foot and Ankle Surgery (25 papers), Tendon Structure and Treatment (18 papers) and Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies (13 papers). Xin Ma collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Singapore. Xin Ma's co-authors include Jiazhang Huang, Chen Wang, Chao Zhang, Xiang Geng, Xu Wang, Xu Wang, Jian Xu, Y. Zhang, Xiaodan Wang and L. Chen and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Developmental Cell and The Journal of Urology.

In The Last Decade

Xin Ma

38 papers receiving 362 citations

Hit Papers

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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. New Insights Optimize Landing Strategies to Reduce Lower Limb Injury Risk
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Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Xin Ma China 12 278 162 91 73 54 45 378
Stefan G. Hofstaetter Austria 12 384 1.4× 177 1.1× 195 2.1× 83 1.1× 44 0.8× 34 496
Catalina Mejía Gómez Philippines 5 170 0.6× 110 0.7× 147 1.6× 67 0.9× 35 0.6× 7 314
Kelvin Chew Singapore 8 230 0.8× 80 0.5× 154 1.7× 59 0.8× 27 0.5× 11 389
Yue Shuen Wong Singapore 11 374 1.3× 197 1.2× 194 2.1× 80 1.1× 21 0.4× 11 441
Kan Imai Japan 13 338 1.2× 267 1.6× 92 1.0× 197 2.7× 32 0.6× 35 425
Roger H. Michael United States 8 231 0.8× 141 0.9× 209 2.3× 46 0.6× 39 0.7× 12 448
Makoto Kubota Japan 9 219 0.8× 132 0.8× 107 1.2× 64 0.9× 15 0.3× 26 286
John D. Maskill United States 10 384 1.4× 75 0.5× 281 3.1× 66 0.9× 17 0.3× 18 441
Richard T. Bouché United States 10 647 2.3× 179 1.1× 338 3.7× 70 1.0× 33 0.6× 17 728
K. Singer Australia 6 298 1.1× 221 1.4× 110 1.2× 102 1.4× 6 0.1× 6 396

Countries citing papers authored by Xin Ma

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Fields of papers citing papers by Xin Ma

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Xin Ma

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Xin Ma. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Xin Ma 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 Xin Ma. Xin Ma 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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Ma, Hui & Xin Ma. (2025). Biometric recognition and analysis of sports teaching behavior based on wearable devices. Molecular & cellular biomechanics. 22(2). 1245–1245. 1 indexed citations
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Wang, Zhifeng, et al.. (2024). Combined vertical and external rotational force in plantarflexion position produces posterior pilon fracture: A preliminary cadaveric study. Foot and Ankle Surgery. 30(5). 394–399. 1 indexed citations
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Chen, Wen‐Ming, Xiong‐gang Yang, Xu Wang, et al.. (2024). Dynamic Microcirculation Characteristics of Plantar Skin Under Metatarsal Head of Human Foot in Response to Life‐Like Pressure Stimulus. Microcirculation. 31(5). e12860–e12860. 1 indexed citations
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Zheng, Nan, et al.. (2024). Medial‐pivot total knee arthroplasty enhances tibiofemoral axial rotation stability in weight‐bearing mid‐range flexion compared to posterior‐stabilised system. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 32(8). 2075–2086. 2 indexed citations
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Huang, Jiping, et al.. (2023). A neuromusculoskeletal modelling approach to bilateral hip mechanics due to unexpected lateral perturbations during overground walking. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 24(1). 2 indexed citations
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Wang, Xu, et al.. (2023). Functional effects of arthroscopic modified Broström procedure on lateral ankle instability: A pilot study. Foot and Ankle Surgery. 29(3). 261–267. 2 indexed citations
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Lin, Zhidi, H. Wang, Jie Song, et al.. (2022). The role of mitochondrial fission in intervertebral disc degeneration. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 31(2). 158–166. 26 indexed citations
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Wang, Chen, et al.. (2022). Length change pattern of the ankle deltoid ligament during physiological ankle motion. Foot and Ankle Surgery. 28(7). 950–955. 1 indexed citations
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Geng, Xiang, et al.. (2020). A Radiographic Study of Biomechanical Relationship between the Achilles Tendon and Plantar Fascia. BioMed Research International. 2020(1). 5319640–5319640. 5 indexed citations
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Wang, Chen, Xin Ma, Xu Wang, et al.. (2019). In Vivo Kinematics of Functional Ankle Instability Patients and Lateral Ankle Sprain Copers During Stair Descent. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 37(8). 1860–1867. 17 indexed citations
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Wang, Chen, et al.. (2019). In vivo kinematics of functional ankle instability patients during the stance phase of walking. Gait & Posture. 73. 262–268. 25 indexed citations
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Wang, Chen, et al.. (2019). Stair descent biomechanics reflect perceived instability in people with unilateral ankle sprain history. Clinical Biomechanics. 72. 52–57. 11 indexed citations
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Geng, Xiang, Chao Zhang, Jiazhang Huang, et al.. (2017). Loading pattern of postoperative hallux valgus feet with and without transfer metatarsalgia: a case control study. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 12(1). 120–120. 11 indexed citations
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Ma, Xin, et al.. (2017). Comparison of Four Methods for Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Lengthening: A Cadaveric Study. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 56(2). 271–276. 9 indexed citations
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Wang, Chen, Xiang Geng, Shaobai Wang, et al.. (2016). The impact of high-heeled shoes on ankle complex during walking in young women—In vivo kinematic study based on 3D to 2D registration technique. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 28. 7–16. 17 indexed citations
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Xu, Jian, Xiang Geng, Xin Ma, et al.. (2014). Posterior tibialis tendon transfer via the circumtibial route: a cadaveric limb analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 9(1). 121–121. 7 indexed citations
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Geng, Xiang, Jian Xu, Xin Ma, et al.. (2014). Anatomy of the Sural Nerve With an Emphasis on the Incision for Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 54(3). 341–344. 15 indexed citations
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Ma, Xin, et al.. (2012). Ankle fusion with a retrograde locked intramedullary nail for sequela of lower extremity compartment syndrome.. PubMed. 15(3). 140–4. 2 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yijun, Jiazhang Huang, Xin Ma, et al.. (2012). Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath in the Foot and Ankle: Case Series and Review of the Literature. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 52(1). 24–27. 24 indexed citations

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