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Top 50 most-cited articles on craniovertebral junction surgery
Nima Alan1, Jonathan Andrew Cohen2, James Zhou2
1Department of Neursurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine
|March 3, 2017
Summary
This study identifies the 50 most-cited articles in craniovertebral junction surgery. Citation analysis reveals key contributions and trends in managing complex spinal pathologies.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- The craniovertebral junction presents complex surgical challenges.
- Identifying seminal works is crucial for advancing craniovertebral junction surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the 50 most-cited articles in craniovertebral junction surgery.
- To highlight significant contributions and research trends in the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis using Thomson Reuters Web of Knowledge.
- Keyword search and citation ranking to identify top articles.
- Analysis of article characteristics, topics, and evidence levels.
Main Results:
- The 1990s were the most productive decade for publications.
- Key topics include atlantoaxial fixation and odontoid fracture classification.
- The United States was the most represented country, with the Barrow Neurological Institute and VH Sonntag leading in institutional and author contributions.
- Most articles were case series (Level IV evidence).
Conclusions:
- Citation analysis provides a valuable overview of influential research in craniovertebral junction surgery.
- This list represents significant global contributions to the field.
