This paper presents an extensive literature review focusing on the utilisation of crack tip plastic-
ity as a crucial parameter in determining and enhancing crack growth models. The review encompasses
a comprehensive analysis of various methodologies, predominantly emphasising numerical simulations
of crack growth models while also considering analytical approaches. Although experimental inves-
tigations are not the focus of this review, their relevance and interplay with numerical and analytical
methods are acknowledged. The paper critically examines these methodologies, providing insights
into their advantages and limitations. Ultimately, this review aims to offer a holistic understanding of
the role of crack tip plasticity in the development of effective crack growth models, highlighting the
synergies and gaps between theoretical, experimental, and simulation-based approaches
