The Top 50 Most-Cited Knee Arthroscopy Studies

Area of Science:

• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Knee arthroscopy is a cornerstone of modern orthopaedic surgery.
• Identifying seminal works is crucial for understanding the field's evolution and guiding future research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and analyze the 50 most influential studies in knee arthroscopy based on citation count.
• To provide a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of these highly cited articles.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the Clarivate Analytics Web of Knowledge database for data retrieval.
• Sorted knee arthroscopy research by citation count to identify top-tier studies.
• Extracted key publication details including author, year, country, journal, article type, and evidence level.

Main Results:

• The 50 most influential studies received a total of 12,168 citations (average 243.4 per paper).
• Publications spanned from 1972 to 2013, predominantly in English from 10 orthopaedic journals.
• The United States led in publications (n=26), with case series (n=20) being the most common study design.

Conclusions:

• The 50 most impactful knee arthroscopy studies have collectively garnered over 12,000 citations.
• Case series and cohort studies represent the predominant research methodologies.
• This curated list serves as a vital resource for practitioners to assess trends and foundational knowledge in knee arthroscopy.