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Trends and prospects in spinal tuberculosis research: a future-oriented approach
Mingtao Zhang1,2, Xuchang Hu1,2, Shuanhu Lei1,2
1Department of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals a significant increase in spinal tuberculosis (STB) research since 2010. Current hotspots include surgical treatment and debridement, with future frontiers in diagnosis, drug resistance, and kyphosis.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Public Health
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Spinal tuberculosis (STB) is the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
- Extensive research exists, but recent bibliometric analyses are lacking.
- Understanding research trends and hotspots is crucial for advancing STB knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of spinal tuberculosis (STB) research.
- To identify trends, hotspots, and frontiers in STB research.
- To provide insights for future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Data sourced from the Web of Science database (1980-2022).
- Bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
- Analysis of publication volume, countries, institutions, authors, journals, keywords, and citations.
Main Results:
- 1262 articles published from 1980-2022, with accelerated growth post-2010.
- China is the leading country; Central South University and researchers Zhang HQ and Wang XY are prominent.
- Surgical treatment and debridement are current research hotspots.
Conclusions:
- STB research has progressed significantly, particularly since 2010.
- Future research frontiers include diagnosis, drug resistance, and kyphosis.
- Enhanced international and inter-author collaboration is needed to strengthen the field.
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