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Dirk R. Larson

Dirk R. Larson

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
98
Citations
41199
World Ranking
8841
National Ranking
4555

Dirk R. Larson publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dirk R. Larson sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 324 publications — 22nd percentile

22% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Dirk R. Larson D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dirk R. Larson sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 98 D-Index — 57th percentile

57% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Dirk R. Larson is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic in the United States and has a comprehensive publication record in the field of medicine, particularly focusing on surgery. Their research contributions span multiple subfields including hematology, genetics, molecular biology, and epidemiology, reflecting a diverse expertise within medical science.

Their work predominantly addresses clinical and surgical outcomes related to orthopaedic procedures, with a strong emphasis on arthroplasty. The primary topics of their research include total knee arthroplasty outcomes, orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty, orthopedic infections and treatments, shoulder injury and treatment, multiple myeloma research and treatments, anesthesia and pain management, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia research.

Dirk R. Larson has published numerous papers in several frequent venues. The leading publication venues include:

  • The Journal of Arthroplasty
  • Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
  • Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • Blood
  • Leukemia

Notable recent papers authored or coauthored by Dirk R. Larson include:

  • "N-glycosylation of monoclonal light chains on routine MASS-FIX testing is a risk factor for MGUS progression," 2020, Leukemia
  • "More Predictable Return of Motor Function with Mepivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Spinal Anesthetic in Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty," 2020, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
  • "Effect of a Concussion on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk in a General Population," 2020, Sports Medicine
  • "Creation of a Total Hip Arthroplasty Patient-Specific Dislocation Risk Calculator," 2022, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
  • "Cost analysis and complication profile of primary shoulder arthroplasty at a high-volume institution," 2020, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Their frequent coauthors reflect a collaborative network within orthopedic surgery and related medical research fields. These collaborators include:

  • Daniel J. Berry
  • Matthew P. Abdel
  • David G. Lewallen
  • Hilal Maradit Kremers
  • S. Vincent Rajkumar

Dirk R. Larson's research includes detailed investigation of surgical techniques, patient outcomes, and risk assessment tools to support clinical decision-making in orthopedic surgery. In addition, their involvement in hematology-related topics reveals a cross-disciplinary approach involving both surgical and oncologic aspects of medicine.

Their extensive publications and clinical research contribute to ongoing efforts in improving surgical outcomes and treatment protocols across multiple specialties, with a substantial focus on arthroplasty and associated complications. This body of work is supported by frequent contributions to leading journals in orthopedics and hematology.

Best Publications

  • Review of 1027 Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

    Robert A. Kyle;Morie A. Gertz;Thomas E. Witzig;John A. Lust

  • A long-term study of prognosis in monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance.

    Robert A. Kyle;Terry M. Therneau;S. Vincent Rajkumar;Janice R. Offord

  • Prevalence of Total Hip and Knee Replacement in the United States.

    Hilal D Maradit Kremers;Dirk R. Larson;Cynthia S. Crowson;Walter K Kremers

  • Prevalence of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    Robert A. Kyle;Terry M. Therneau;S. Vincent Rajkumar;Dirk R. Larson

  • Clinical course and prognosis of smoldering (asymptomatic) multiple myeloma.

    Robert A. Kyle;Ellen D. Remstein;Terry M. Therneau;Angela Dispenzieri

  • Incidence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears and Reconstruction A 21-Year Population-Based Study

    Thomas L. Sanders;Hilal Maradit Kremers;Andrew J. Bryan;Dirk R. Larson

  • POEMS syndrome: definitions and long-term outcome.

    Angela Dispenzieri;Robert A. Kyle;Martha Q. Lacy;S. Vincent Rajkumar

  • Risk of Lymph Node Metastasis in T1 Carcinoma of the Colon and Rectum

    Riccardo Nascimbeni;Lawrence J. Burgart;Santhat Nivatvongs;Dirk R. Larson

  • Serum free light chain ratio is an independent risk factor for progression in monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance

    S. Vincent Rajkumar;S. Vincent Rajkumar;Robert A. Kyle;Robert A. Kyle;Terry M. Therneau;Terry M. Therneau;L. Joseph Melton;L. Joseph Melton

  • Survival and prognosis among 1545 patients with contemporary polycythemia vera: An international study

    A Tefferi;E Rumi;G Finazzi;H Gisslinger

  • Long-term survival and blast transformation in molecularly-annotated essential thrombocythemia, polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis

    Ayalew Tefferi;Paola Guglielmelli;Dirk R. Larson;Christy Finke

  • Meckel diverticulum: the Mayo Clinic experience with 1476 patients (1950-2002).

    John J. Park;Bruce G. Wolff;Matthew K. Tollefson;Erin E. Walsh

  • Long-Term Follow-up of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance.

    Robert A. Kyle;Dirk R. Larson;Terry M. Therneau;Angela Dispenzieri

  • Immunoglobulin free light chain ratio is an independent risk factor for progression of smoldering (asymptomatic) multiple myeloma

    Angela Dispenzieri;Robert A. Kyle;Jerry A. Katzmann;Terry M. Therneau

  • Results at up to 20 years after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for chronic ulcerative colitis.

    D. Hahnloser;J. H. Pemberton;B. G. Wolff;D. R. Larson

  • Balance disorder and increased risk of falls in osteoporosis and kyphosis: significance of kyphotic posture and muscle strength

    Mehrsheed Sinaki;Robert H. Brey;Christine A. Hughes;Dirk R. Larson

  • Dual-Chamber Pacing for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Trial

    Rick A Nishimura;Jane M Trusty;David L Hayes;Duane M Ilstrup

  • Clinical course of patients with relapsed multiple myeloma.

    Shaji K. Kumar;Terry M. Therneau;Morie A. Gertz;Martha Q. Lacy

  • Prevalence and risk of progression of light-chain monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: a retrospective population-based cohort study

    Angela Dispenzieri;Jerry A. Katzmann;Robert A. Kyle;Dirk R. Larson

  • Essential Thrombocythemia Beyond the First Decade: Life Expectancy, Long-term Complication Rates, and Prognostic Factors

    Alexandra P. Wolanskyj;Susan M. Schwager;Rebecca F. McClure;Dirk R. Larson

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