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Research trends on digital flexor tendon: A bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace
JiaNi Wu1, YingZi Jiang2, Jie Bao1
1Physical Culture Institute, SooChow University, SuZhou, JiangSu, China.
Hand Surgery & Rehabilitation
|May 6, 2023
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals a rapid increase in digital flexor tendon research, with the United States leading publications. Future research should focus on surgical and non-surgical treatments, enhancing international collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Hand Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Digital flexor tendon research has garnered expert interest.
- Bibliometric analyses in this specific field are limited.
- Understanding the research landscape is crucial for advancing the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of digital flexor tendon research.
- To identify academic status and development trends in the field.
- To provide insights for future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 3100 publications (1991-2022) from Web of Science Core Collection.
- Utilized CiteSpace software for analyzing publication output, journals, authors, countries, institutions, and keywords.
- Included articles and reviews meeting inclusion criteria.
Main Results:
- Significant annual increases in publications and citation frequency (P < 0.001).
- Journal of Hand Surgery American Volume published the most studies (307).
- United States led in publications (35.39%); Australia showed high impact (centrality=0.43).
- Key research areas identified through keyword clustering and citation bursts.
Conclusions:
- Strengthen international cooperation among researchers, countries, and institutions.
- Current research focuses on ultrasound, tenosynovitis, platelet-rich plasma, and 3-loop pulley suture.
- Future research frontiers include surgical and non-surgical treatments for digital flexor tendon injuries.
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