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Mapping knowledge structure and themes trends in geriatric spine surgery: A bibliometric analysis
Guang-Xun Lin1,2, Chien-Min Chen3,4,5, Hong-Qi Liu6
1Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
Medicine
|November 7, 2023
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals a significant increase in geriatric spine surgery research, with the United States leading publications. Key trends include osteoporosis, readmission, and surgical outcomes, highlighting the growing global focus on elderly spinal health.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Neurosurgery
- Bibliometric Analysis
Background:
- Spine surgery in the elderly is a rapidly evolving field.
- Understanding research trends, hotspots, and frontiers is crucial for future advancements.
- Bibliometric analysis provides a quantitative overview of scientific output.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the status, hotspots, and frontiers of spine surgery in the geriatric population.
- To identify leading countries, institutions, authors, and journals in this research area.
- To track the evolution of research topics over time.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (1982-2022).
- Data retrieved included country, institution, author, journal, and keywords.
- VOSviewer and R software were utilized for bibliometric analysis.
Main Results:
- A total of 663 articles were identified, with a notable increase in publications over the last 20 years.
- The United States was the most prolific country, and the University of California led in publications.
- Key trending topics included 'readmission', 'vertebroplasty', 'kyphoplasty', 'risk', 'osteoporosis', 'outcomes', 'surgery', 'complications', 'scoliosis', and 'management', with a specific focus on osteoporosis since 2005.
Conclusions:
- Research in geriatric spine surgery is expanding globally, indicating increasing importance and scope.
- The United States is a dominant contributor to this field.
- Future research should prioritize outcomes, complications, and management strategies for elderly patients undergoing spine surgery.
