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Zhen Yu Wong1, Oluwatobi Adegboye2,3, Pegah Damavandi4
1Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
Journal of Hand and Microsurgery
|January 27, 2025
Summary
This bibliometric analysis identified the 75 most cited hand microsurgery articles. These foundational papers significantly influence current surgical practice and education in hand reconstruction.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Plastic Surgery
- Microsurgery
Background:
- Hand microsurgery has significantly advanced the treatment of hand trauma and surgical conditions.
- Bibliometric analysis provides insights into the foundational literature shaping a medical specialty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the 75 most cited articles in hand microsurgery.
- To analyze the characteristics and relevance of these highly influential publications to contemporary practice.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of the Web of Science core collection database was performed.
- Bibliometric analysis and visualization software (VOSviewer, CiteSpace) were used to analyze authorship, countries, institutions, journals, keywords, and evidence levels of the top 75 articles.
Main Results:
- The 75 most cited articles were published between 1980 and 2018, originating from 14 countries, with the United States and Taiwan as leading contributors.
- Key journals included *Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery* and the *Journal of Hand Surgery (American Volume)*. Frequent keywords were "Hand," "Defects," "Reconstruction," and "Regeneration."
- Level of Evidence 4 was most common, indicating a prevalence of observational studies.
Conclusions:
- The top 75 most cited articles represent essential knowledge and techniques in hand microsurgery.
- Understanding these seminal works is crucial for advancing surgical practice, education, and research in hand surgery.
