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1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
|June 23, 2022
Summary
Citation analysis of ankle arthroplasty implants reveals significant research progress, particularly in implant outcomes. Continued focus on novel ankle arthroplasty implants is essential for future advancements in the field.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Research Impact Analysis
Background:
- Citation analysis is a valuable tool for assessing the influence and significance of medical research.
- This study focuses on identifying and analyzing the most impactful articles in ankle arthroplasty implant research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the importance and impact of key publications in the field of ankle arthroplasty implants.
- To identify trends and prominent areas within ankle arthroplasty research through citation analysis.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a comprehensive search using keywords 'ankle arthroplasty' and 'ankle replacement' across Scopus, Web of Science, and MEDLINE/PubMed databases (1970-2021).
- Identified and analyzed the 50 most-cited articles, focusing on specific ankle arthroplasty implants and their postoperative outcomes.
- Collected data on article subjects, authorship, journals, countries of origin, and publication years.
Main Results:
- The 50 most-cited articles, published between 1983 and 2014, garnered 9012 citations.
- Articles focusing on postoperative outcomes of specific ankle arthroplasty implants constituted 46% of the top 50.
- The STAR implant was the most frequently studied (15 articles, 3311 citations), followed by Agility (7 articles).
Conclusions:
- Ankle arthroplasty research has advanced significantly over the last two decades, especially concerning specific implant outcomes.
- There is a need for continued research and publication on a wider range of ankle arthroplasty implants to drive future innovation.
