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Foot osteoarthritis research: A bibliometric analysis.
, Hylton B Menz1, Shannon E Munteanu1
1Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086 Australia.
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
|February 1, 2025
Summary
Research on non-surgical foot osteoarthritis (OA) has grown substantially in the last ten years. Further investigation is needed to enhance understanding and increase clinical trials for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedics
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Foot osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent condition affecting quality of life.
- Non-surgical management is a key focus for foot OA research.
- Bibliometric analysis provides insights into research trends and productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a bibliometric analysis of English-language research on non-surgical foot OA.
- To identify key journals, authors, institutions, and research areas.
- To assess trends in foot OA research over time.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive Scopus® database search was conducted for non-surgical foot OA articles published in English up to December 2023.
- Bibliometric analysis was performed using an R language-based tool.
- Publications were categorized by research type and funding source.
Main Results:
- 121 articles were identified, with a significant increase in publications over the past decade.
- Research predominantly focused on etiology (49%) and treatment evaluation (26%).
- Arthritis Care & Research and Osteoarthritis and Cartilage were the most frequent journals.
Conclusions:
- Foot OA research output has increased significantly in the last decade.
- There is a need for enhanced understanding of foot OA.
- A greater number of clinical trials are required to advance the field.
