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Institut de la Main

In research, Institut de la Main stands highest in Health Sciences (#4,023 of 9,902 worldwide) and Medicine (#4,726 of 8,541 worldwide), 2022-now. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Surgery and Medicine (Surgery is 18.5× its share of world research).

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World rank, 2022-now
#18,329
of 22,385 · #10,732 all time
Rank in France
#417
of 517
Research works
805
▲ 17% vs 2018-21
Citations
9.4k
11.7 per fractional work
Top-10% rate
7.0%
all institutions 10.0%
vs its own fields
0.98×
1.00× is exactly expected
Open access
9%
world 40%
International
11%
world 18%
Institut de la Main

What is Institut de la Main known for in research?

The fields where it stands highest, 2022-now, ranked among every institution above the floor in each field.

FieldWorld rankWhere that sitsTop-10% rateWorksAll time
Health SciencesDomain #4,023 of 9,902 5.5%100 #2351
MedicineField #4,726 of 8,541 5.5%97 #2666

Each strip is that field's whole ranked pool, with the notch where Institut de la Main sits in it, in the colour of the band that rank falls in. The track under the rate is the rate itself: it carries no average mark, because the average differs by field (from about 6% in Dentistry to 21% in Economics).

Which fields of science does Institut de la Main work in?

In 2022-now, 88% of research at Institut de la Main is in Health Sciences, 5% in Life Sciences. Its largest fields are Medicine (85%), Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (4%), Engineering (3%). It does 3.5× the world's share of Health Sciences.

Health Sciences: 107 fractional works · 87.6% of its workMedicine: 104 fractional works · 85.2% of its workSurgery: 53 fractional works · 43.3% of its workRehabilitation: 11 fractional works · 8.7% of its workEpidemiology: 9 fractional works · 7.0% of its workOrthopedics and Sports Medicine: 8 fractional works · 6.4% of its workRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging: 7 fractional works · 5.9% of its workRheumatology: 5 fractional works · 4.3% of its workNeurology: 2 fractional works · 2.0% of its workPathology and Forensic Medicine: 2 fractional works · 1.4% of its workPulmonary and Respiratory Medicine: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workDermatology: 1 fractional works · 0.8% of its workPharmacology: 1 fractional works · 0.5% of its workPhysiology: 1 fractional works · 0.5% of its workPsychiatry and Mental health: 1 fractional works · 0.4% of its workPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workOphthalmology: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workGenetics: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workCardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmaller subfields together: 1 fractional works · 0.9% of its workHealth Professions: 2 fractional works · 2.0% of its workGeneral Health Professions: 2 fractional works · 1.2% of its workPharmacy: 1 fractional works · 0.6% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workDentistry: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workOral Surgery: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workNursing: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workVeterinary: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workLife Sciences: 7 fractional works · 5.5% of its workBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology: 5 fractional works · 4.1% of its workDevelopmental Biology: 3 fractional works · 2.2% of its workMolecular Biology: 1 fractional works · 0.7% of its workGenetics: 1 fractional works · 0.6% of its workCell Biology: 1 fractional works · 0.5% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workImmunology and Microbiology: 1 fractional works · 0.6% of its workVirology: 1 fractional works · 0.5% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workNeuroscience: 1 fractional works · 0.4% of its workCellular and Molecular Neuroscience: 1 fractional works · 0.4% of its workAgricultural and Biological Sciences: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workAquatic Science: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workPhysical Sciences: 5 fractional works · 4.0% of its workEngineering: 3 fractional works · 2.8% of its workBiomedical Engineering: 2 fractional works · 1.7% of its workComputational Mechanics: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workAerospace Engineering: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workMedia Technology: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workComputer Science: 1 fractional works · 0.7% of its workComputer Science Applications: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workArtificial Intelligence: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workPhysics and Astronomy: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workAstronomy and Astrophysics: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.0% of its workMathematics: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workEnvironmental Science: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workMaterials Science: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workSocial Sciences: 4 fractional works · 2.9% of its workSocial Sciences: 2 fractional works · 1.6% of its workEducation: 1 fractional works · 0.5% of its workCultural Studies: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workAnthropology: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workLinguistics and Language: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workArts and Humanities: 1 fractional works · 1.0% of its workLanguage and Linguistics: 1 fractional works · 0.5% of its workHistory and Philosophy of Science: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workEconomics, Econometrics and Finance: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workEconomics and Econometrics: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workPsychology: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workALL ITS WORKInstitut de laMain122fractional works, 2022-now
Life Sciences5%Physical Sciences4%Health Sciences88%Social Sciences3%

Each ring splits the one inside it: the four domains of science, their fields, their subfields. Size is fractional works in 2022-now. Every slice is a page; the interactive view zooms down to single topics and colours each by how much more of it this institution does than the world.

Its 4 domains and 19 fields, with their numbers
    1. Medicine10485.2%
    2. Health Professions22.0%
    3. Dentistry00.3%
    4. Nursing00.1%
    5. Veterinary00.1%
    1. Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology54.1%
    2. Immunology and Microbiology10.6%
    3. Neuroscience10.4%
    4. Agricultural and Biological Sciences00.4%
    1. Engineering32.8%
    2. Computer Science10.7%
    3. Physics and Astronomy00.3%
    4. Mathematics00.1%
    5. Environmental Science00.1%
    6. Materials Science00.1%
    1. Social Sciences21.6%
    2. Arts and Humanities11.0%
    3. Economics, Econometrics and Finance00.3%
    4. Psychology00.1%
All of science, and how each field's share has moved since 1950: the Science domain explorer

What does Institut de la Main specialise in?

Where its research is concentrated relative to its size: Surgery takes 18.5× the share of its output that it takes of world research.

  1. SurgerySubfield · 53.1 works18×
  2. MedicineField · 104.3 works4.4×
← less than its size predicts1×more →

Location quotient, a volume reading rather than an impact one. It surfaces small, lopsided specialities.

Field profile

Location quotient across every field it publishes in: outside the ring is more than an institution of this size would be expected to publish, inside it is less.

Agricultural and Biological Sciences: 0.08× its world share, 0 worksAgricultural and Bio…Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology: 0.78× its world share, 5 worksBiochemistry, Geneti…Immunology and Microbiology: 0.57× its world share, 1 worksImmunology and Micro…Neuroscience: 0.26× its world share, 0 worksNeuroscienceComputer Science: 0.09× its world share, 1 worksComputer ScienceEngineering: 0.18× its world share, 3 worksEngineeringEnvironmental Science: 0.01× its world share, 0 worksEnvironmental ScienceMaterials Science: 0.02× its world share, 0 worksMaterials ScienceMathematics: 0.12× its world share, 0 worksMathematicsPhysics and Astronomy: 0.13× its world share, 0 worksPhysics and AstronomyDentistry: 0.56× its world share, 0 worksDentistryHealth Professions: 0.75× its world share, 2 worksHealth ProfessionsMedicine: 4.43× its world share, 104 worksMedicineNursing: 0.14× its world share, 0 worksNursingVeterinary: 0.50× its world share, 0 worksVeterinaryArts and Humanities: 0.33× its world share, 1 worksArts and HumanitiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance: 0.13× its world share, 0 worksEconomics, Econometr…Psychology: 0.04× its world share, 0 worksPsychologySocial Sciences: 0.12× its world share, 2 worksSocial Sciences1×world share
more than its size predictsabout as predictedless

Rings at 0.5×, 1× and 2×. Widest outward: Medicine, 4.4×. Every wedge is a field page.

All 19 fields, with their numbers
  1. Medicine4.43×104 works
  2. Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology0.78×5 works
  3. Health Professions0.75×2 works
  4. Immunology and Microbiology0.57×1 works
  5. Dentistry0.56×0 works
  6. Veterinary0.50×0 works
  7. Arts and Humanities0.33×1 works
  8. Neuroscience0.26×0 works
  9. Engineering0.18×3 works
  10. Nursing0.14×0 works
  11. Physics and Astronomy0.13×0 works
  12. Economics, Econometrics and Finance0.13×0 works
  13. Mathematics0.12×0 works
  14. Social Sciences0.12×2 works
  15. Computer Science0.09×1 works
  16. Agricultural and Biological Sciences0.08×0 works
  17. Psychology0.04×0 works
  18. Materials Science0.02×0 works
  19. Environmental Science0.01×0 works

Who are the top researchers at Institut de la Main?

Ranked on the quality score, Mathilde Gras, Dominique F. Gazielly and Alain L. Gilbert lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Institut de la Main.

  1. 1 Mathilde Gras France · #1,236,959 worldwide 604 citations · 62 works
  2. 2 Dominique F. Gazielly France · #1,692,898 worldwide 1.3k citations · 38 works
  3. 3 Alain L. Gilbert France · #1,942,728 worldwide 4.1k citations · 191 works
  4. 4 B Brumpt France · #2,356,290 worldwide 602 citations · 17 works
  5. 5 Jean Claude Guimberteau France · #2,617,371 worldwide 564 citations · 57 works
  6. 6 Christophe Mathoulin France · #2,670,470 worldwide 1.7k citations · 140 works
  7. 7 B. Panconi France · #2,721,738 worldwide 660 citations · 38 works
  8. 8 Gilbert Franco France · #2,858,775 worldwide 517 citations · 29 works
  9. 9 P Bourquelot France · #3,029,898 worldwide 1.6k citations · 109 works
  10. 10 Thierry Siguier France · #3,104,811 worldwide 508 citations · 16 works
All ranked researchers at Institut de la Main

What are the most cited papers from Institut de la Main?

The most cited paper from Institut de la Main is "The dynamic anatomy and patterning of skin" (Richard J. Wong, Stefan H. Geyer, Wolfgang J. Weninger et al., 2015), with 478 citations. Next come "Mini-incision Anterior Approach Does Not Increase Dislocation Rate" (402) and "Le questionnaire DASH. Adaptation française d'un outil d'évaluation international" (240).

Most cited papers
#PaperReleasedCitations
1 The dynamic anatomy and patterning of skin Richard J. Wong, Stefan H. Geyer, Wolfgang J. Weninger et al. · Experimental Dermatology Open access 18 Aug 2015 478
2 Mini-incision Anterior Approach Does Not Increase Dislocation Rate Thierry Siguier, Marc Siguier, B Brumpt · Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research Sep 2004 402
3 Le questionnaire DASH. Adaptation française d'un outil d'évaluation international T. Dubert, P Voche, Christian A. Dumontier et al. · Chirurgie de la Main 2001 240
4 Do Less Medialized Reverse Shoulder Prostheses Increase Motion and Reduce Notching? Philippe Valenti, P. Sauzières, Denis C. Katz et al. · Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research Open access 14 Mar 2011 215
5 Vascularized Bone Graft from the Palmar Carpal Artery for Treatment of Scaphoid Nonunion C. Mathoulin, Max Haerle · Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) Jun 1998 192
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Which keywords describe research at Institut de la Main?

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Distal Radius Fractures, Flexor Tendon Repair, Shoulder Function, Epidemiology, Rehabilitation, Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Pathology and Elbow Injuries.

▲ more of its work than of the world's◆ about the world's share▼ less than the world's

Size is fractional works in 2022-now in the topics tagged with each word; colour is the word's share of this institution's work against its share of the world's. The 40 words are chosen for being large and distinctive. Each links to the topic it comes from most.

All 40 words, with their numbers
  1. Distal Radius Fractures24▲ 381×1 topic
  2. Flexor Tendon Repair24▲ 381×1 topic
  3. Epidemiology19▲ 4.0×22 topics
  4. Shoulder Function17▲ 158×2 topics
  5. Rehabilitation13▲ 27×6 topics
  6. Rotator Cuff Tears10▲ 130×1 topic
  7. Shoulder Pathology10▲ 130×1 topic
  8. Elbow Injuries10▲ 380×1 topic
  9. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction10▲ 380×1 topic
  10. Complications8▲ 14×8 topics
  11. Quality of Life8▲ 4.4×5 topics
  12. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome7▲ 278×1 topic
  13. Electrodiagnostic Studies7▲ 278×1 topic
  14. Surgical Management7▲ 14×8 topics
  15. Brachial Plexus7▲ 233×1 topic
  16. Nerve Transfer7▲ 233×1 topic
  17. Biomechanics7▲ 18×5 topics
  18. Acromioclavicular Joint5▲ 182×1 topic
  19. Clavicle Fractures5▲ 182×1 topic
  20. Regeneration4▲ 17×4 topics
  21. Growth Factors4▲ 25×3 topics
  22. Extracellular Matrix4▲ 17×2 topics
  23. Platelet-Rich Plasma4▲ 45×2 topics
  24. Stem Cells4▲ 11×2 topics
  25. Mechanical Loading4▲ 95×1 topic
  26. Tendon4▲ 95×1 topic
  27. Radiotherapy4▲ 7.4×4 topics
  28. Surgical Treatment3▲ 13×5 topics
  29. Arthroplasty3▲ 25×2 topics
  30. Genetic Heterogeneity3▲ 133×2 topics
  31. Pain Management3▲ 10×6 topics
  32. Infection Prevention3▲ 26×2 topics
  33. Limb Malformations3▲ 339×1 topic
  34. Polydactyly3▲ 339×1 topic
  35. Genetic Susceptibility2▲ 21×3 topics
  36. Ankle Injuries2▲ 59×1 topic
  37. Perioperative Care2▲ 15×3 topics
  38. Sprains2▲ 59×1 topic
  39. Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum2▲ 297×1 topic
  40. Fasciectomy2▲ 297×1 topic

Which research topics does Institut de la Main publish most on?

By volume in 2022-now: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Shoulder Injury and Treatment, Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment and Peripheral Nerve Disorders.

Orthopedic Surgery and R…24Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation: 24 fractional worksShoulder Injury and Trea…10Shoulder Injury and Treatment: 10 fractional worksElbow and Forearm Trauma…10Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment: 10 fractional worksPeripheral Nerve Disorders: 7 fractional worksNerve Injury and Rehabilitation: 7 fractional worksShoulder and Clavicle In…5Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries: 5 fractional worksTendon Structure and Treatment: 4 fractional worksCongenital limb and hand anomalies: 3 fractional worksFoot and Ankle Surgery: 2 fractional worksDupuytren's Contracture and Treatments: 2 fractional works
SurgeryRehabilitationRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingEpidemiology3 others

Area is fractional works; colour is the subfield each topic belongs to.

  1. 1 Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Surgery 24 works
  2. 2 Shoulder Injury and Treatment Surgery 10 works
  3. 3 Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment Rehabilitation 10 works
  4. 4 Peripheral Nerve Disorders Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging 7 works
  5. 5 Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Surgery 7 works
  6. 6 Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries Epidemiology 5 works
  7. 7 Tendon Structure and Treatment Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 4 works
  8. 8 Congenital limb and hand anomalies Developmental Biology 3 works
  9. 9 Foot and Ankle Surgery Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 2 works
  10. 10 Dupuytren's Contracture and Treatments Rheumatology 2 works

How open and international is its research?

Against the world's own shares: the tick on each track. Both are shares of its output, so they sit on one scale and can be read against each other as well as against the world.

openly available9.3%not open90.7%

World: 40% of research is openly available.

with international co-authors11.1%domestic only88.9%

World: 18% is written across borders.

How has Institut de la Main's research output changed?

Output in 2022-2025 was 17% higher than in 2018-2021.

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The same series as a ribbon: one cell per year, darker for more. The line above answers how much; this answers when.

Its share of all research

Growing output can still be a shrinking share: all of science grows. This is Institut de la Main as a percentage of every work published that year, 0.00058% in 2024.

still counting0.0010%0.0020%0.0030%Institut de la Main0.00042% in 202519801990200020102020

Fractional works of Institut de la Main over all fractional works that year. How the balance of science has shifted.

How much of it reaches the world top 10%

Year by year, against all institutions in the same year.

still counting10%20%all institutions10.0% in 2025Institut de la Main3.5% in 202520102020

Of each year's output, the share that reached the world's 10% most cited for its field and year. Peak 16.9% in 2004.

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