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The 100 most-cited articles in WALANT hand surgery: A bibliometric and visualized analysis
Zhen Yu Wong1, Oluwatobi Adegboye2,3, Muholan Kanapathy4
1Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales, UK.
The Journal of Hand Surgery, European Volume
|January 25, 2025
Summary
This study analyzed wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) hand surgery literature. High-quality trials are needed to advance this popular ambulatory technique.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Ambulatory Surgery
Background:
- Wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) is an innovative ambulatory surgical technique.
- Its popularity surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Bibliometric analysis is crucial for understanding the evolution of surgical innovations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key topics and developmental trends in WALANT hand surgery.
- To analyze the publication landscape of WALANT research.
- To assess the evidence base supporting WALANT procedures.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of articles from the Web of Science core collection database.
- Utilized VOSviewer 1.6.18 and bibliometrix software for data analysis.
- Screened 419 articles published between 1990 and 2023.
Main Results:
- Canada, USA, and China are leading contributors to WALANT research.
- Key journals include Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Clinics.
- The majority of articles (82%) possess a Level of Evidence III or V.
Conclusions:
- WALANT hand surgery has a growing body of literature.
- Further high-quality randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews are essential.
- Enhanced research will broaden and improve clinical practice and understanding of WALANT.
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