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Top 100 cited Articles in Charcot Neuroarthropathy
1University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, 46556, IN, USA.
Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome
|July 25, 2022
Summary
Citation analysis of top Charcot neuroarthropathy articles reveals a need for more rigorous studies. Most cited works often have lower evidence levels, indicating a gap in high-quality research for this diabetic foot complication.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Diabetology
- Podiatry
Background:
- Citation analysis is a method to assess scientific impact in medical fields.
- Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a serious complication of diabetes affecting the foot and ankle.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the citation metrics and levels of evidence of the most cited articles on Charcot neuroarthropathy.
- To identify trends and gaps in the scientific literature regarding CN.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search was conducted for the top 100 most cited articles on Charcot neuroarthropathy.
- Data extracted included citation count, publication type, journal, author origin, year, evidence level, and sample size.
Main Results:
- The 100 most cited articles were published in 48 journals, with the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery publishing 19%.
- The most common level of evidence was V (42%), with literature reviews and case series being prevalent.
- Only 5 randomized controlled trials were identified among the top 100 articles.
Conclusions:
- The median publication year of 2008 indicates a need for updated research on Charcot neuroarthropathy.
- The limited number of high-level evidence studies (Level 1 or 2) and small sample sizes suggest a lack of rigorous scientific investigation.
- Identifying highly cited papers offers insights into the existing body of scientific knowledge on CN.
