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The 100 Top-Cited Articles on Spinal Deformity: A Bibliometric Analysis
Yanbin Zhang1, Muhetaer Wumaier2, Da He3
1Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, 4th Clinical Medical College of Peking University, Beijing, P.R. China.
Spine
|January 31, 2020
Summary
This bibliometric analysis identifies the 100 most cited spinal deformity articles. Adult spinal deformity research, particularly sagittal parameters, shows greater impact than adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics and Spine Surgery
- Bibliometrics and Scientometrics
- Medical Research Impact Analysis
Context:
- Spinal deformity treatment is complex, with a growing body of literature but a scarcity of treatment guidelines.
- Identifying high-impact research is crucial for advancing the field of spinal deformity.
- A bibliometric analysis provides a quantitative overview of influential studies.
Purpose:
- To identify and analyze the 100 top-cited articles in the field of spinal deformity.
- To understand the research trends, key topics, and influential publications in spinal deformity.
- To provide a resource for researchers to identify essential advances and future research directions.
Summary:
- A bibliometric analysis of the 100 top-cited spinal deformity articles was conducted using Thomson Reuters Web of Science.
- The analysis revealed citation counts ranging from 154 to 775, with most articles published in 'Spine' between 2000-2009.
- Key topics included natural history of scoliosis, pedicle screw instrumentation, nonoperative treatment outcomes for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), quality of life, sagittal parameters, and surgical complications.
- While AIS is the most common deformity, top-cited articles focused on adult spinal deformity and the correlation between sagittal parameters and symptoms.
Impact:
- This study highlights the significant impact of adult spinal deformity research, particularly concerning sagittal parameters, despite adolescent idiopathic scoliosis being more prevalent.
- The findings offer insights into research priorities and trends, guiding future academic endeavors in spinal deformity.
- The identified top-cited articles serve as a foundation for understanding the essential advances in spinal deformity research.
