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The 100 most influential spine fracture publications
Chester J Donnally1, Sebastian Rivera1, Augustus J Rush1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, FL, USA.
Journal of Spine Surgery (Hong Kong)
|April 30, 2019
Summary
This study identifies the 100 most cited spine fracture articles, revealing the 2000s as the most influential decade for spine fracture management research.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Spine fracture management has seen significant advancements.
- Understanding historical and current literature is crucial for appreciating modern protocols.
- This is the first comprehensive review of the most influential spine fracture management publications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the 100 most cited publications in spine fracture management.
- To provide a historical overview and current perspective on influential spine fracture research.
Main Methods:
- Searched Web of Science for spine fracture publications (110,809 articles).
- Isolated the 100 most cited articles.
- Recorded citation frequency, publication year, country, journal, level of evidence (LOE), article type, and authors/institutions.
Main Results:
- Publications ranged from 1953-2010, with most from 2000-2009 (n=41).
- Level of Evidence IV was most common (36%). The most cited article was by F. Denis (1983).
- Most papers originated in the US (n=65) and were published in Spine (n=27); 34 focused on osteoporotic fractures.
Conclusions:
- The 2000s contain the plurality of influential publications, suggesting recent advances in imaging and surgical technology.
- This review offers a guide to understanding the historical and current literature on spine fracture management.
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