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The impact of the 30 most cited articles on hip arthroscopy: what is the subject matter?
Alexander von Glinski1,2,3,4, Emre Yilmaz4, Ryan Goodmanson2,3
1Hansjörg Wyss Hip and Pelvic Center, Swedish Hospital, 600 Broadway #340, Seattle, WA 98122, USA.
Insights
This study identified the 30 most cited hip arthroscopy articles, revealing their impact on surgical treatment. Most cited works were retrospective cohort studies, highlighting a need for prospective trials in hip arthroscopy research.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Hip Arthroscopy Research
Background:
- Hip arthroscopy has evolved with expanding diagnostic and treatment applications.
- Understanding influential research is crucial for advancing surgical techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the 30 most cited articles in hip arthroscopy.
- To analyze the impact of these seminal works on contemporary surgical practices.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Thomson Reuters Web of Science.
- The study focused on identifying highly cited hip arthroscopy articles published between 1900 and 2018.
Main Results:
- The top 30 cited articles received a total of 6152 citations (average 205.07 per article).
- Citation counts ranged from 146 to 461.
- The majority of these influential studies (25/30) were clinical cohort studies (Level III-IV evidence) involving 4348 patients; 4 were reviews and 1 was a case report.
Conclusions:
- The most cited hip arthroscopy literature predominantly consists of retrospective cohort studies with limited patient numbers.
- Future research should prioritize prospective multi-arm cohort trials and randomized clinical trials to enhance evidence quality in hip arthroscopy.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to identify the 30 most cited articles on hip arthroscopy and discuss their influence on recent surgical treatment. Due to advancements in hip arthroscopy, there is a widening spectrum of diagnostic and treatment indications. The purpose of this study was to identify the 30 most cited articles on hip arthroscopy and discuss their influence on contemporary surgical treatment. The Thomson Reuters Web of Science was used to identify the 30 most cited studies on hip arthroscopy between 1900 and 2018. These 30 articles generated 6152 citations with an average of 205.07 citations per item. Number of citations ranged from 146 to 461. Twenty-five out of the 30 papers were clinical cohort studies with a level of evidence between III and IV, encompassing 4348 patients. Four studies were reviewed (one including a technical note) and one a case report. We were able to identify the 30 most cited articles in the field of hip arthroscopy. Most articles were reported in high-impact journals, but reported small sample sizes in a retrospective setting. Prospective multi-arm cohort trials or randomized clinical trials represent opportunities for future studies.
