Robotic-Assisted Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Bibliometric Analysis Using the Scopus Database

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Robotics in Medicine
• Bibliometrics

Background:

• Robotic-assisted surgery enhances precision in hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Robotic systems aid in personalized implant positioning and alignment.
• Despite growing interest, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis was lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of robotic-assisted hip and knee arthroplasty.
• To investigate the literature from 1961 to 2022 using the Scopus database.
• To provide a roadmap for future research and development in the field.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of articles from the Scopus database (1961-2022).
• Inclusion of 577 articles meeting selection criteria.
• Analysis of publication trends, focus areas, and geographical distribution.

Main Results:

• The majority of studies focus on total knee replacement over hip or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.
• The United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK) are the leading contributors.
• Highly cited articles predominantly originate from the USA and UK.

Conclusions:

• Robotic-assisted hip and knee arthroplasty is a rapidly advancing field.
• The USA and UK dominate research output and impact.
• This analysis serves as a guide for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to foster collaboration and future study development.