International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine, 2024, 6(12); doi: 10.25236/IJFM.2024.061206.
Chen Zhengquan1,2, Wu Tao1,2, He Fangzheng1,2, Liao Changsheng1,2, Han Pengfei2, Guo Hongbin3
1Graduate Office of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000, China
2Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Heping Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000, China
3Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Heji Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000, China
In a comprehensive analysis of scoliosis research conducted over the last three years, the study aims to map out the trajectory of research in this field, inform future studies, enhance clinical treatment efficacy, and stimulate technological advancements. Drawn from the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E) via Web of Science and employing VOS viewer software, the research has scrutinized publication volumes, institutional contributions, key terms, and authorship, culminating in a visual representation of the data. The study encompassed 3,142 English-language articles, revealing an upward trend in scholarly output. Prominent institutions contributing to scoliosis research include the University of California, Johns Hopkins University, University of California San Francisco, Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and Capital Medical University, with the "European Spine Journal" topping in article publication. The study's keyword analysis indicates that adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and adult spinal deformity are the central research focuses, with a spotlight on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), adult spinal deformities (ASD), and surgical interventions as the current research hotspots. The field is in a phase of steady growth, with a projected increase in scoliosis-related publications. Over the past three years, China has emerged as the leading country in terms of publication volume. The research is particularly concentrated on surgical techniques, treatment outcomes, AIS, and ASD.
Scoliosis; Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; Bibliometrics; Visualization Analysis
Chen Zhengquan, Wu Tao, He Fangzheng, Liao Changsheng, Han Pengfei, Guo Hongbin. A Visual Analysis of Bibliometric Research in the Field of Scoliosis over the Last Three Years Based on VOS Viewer. International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 12: 35-44. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFM.2024.061206.
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