Periprosthetic Fracture Literature Since 1990: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Objective: This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on periprosthetic fracture since 1990. The goal is to uncover prevalent themes, key authors, and geographical trends. Periprosthetic fractures are significant complications in patients undergoing geriatric arthroplasty. Although traditional literature reviews on this subject exist, bibliometric methods may uncover previously unseen trends and nuances that may have been overlooked. Method: The Web of Science database was searched from January 1990 to December 2022, retrieved 2445 articles and reviews. Data were imported into CiteSpace and VOSviewer for keyword, authorship, citation burst analysis, and co-citation clustering. Results: An exponential growth in periprosthetic fracture literature since the late 1990s was noted. The United States led in research output, followed by the United Kingdom and Germany. Prominent authors experiencing citation bursts included Lewallen, Berry, Duncan, Masri, and Abdel. Co-citation analysis revealed ten prominent clusters, with high silhouette values indicating strong thematic cohesion. Conclusion: This study provides a holistic view of the evolution and current state of periprosthetic fracture research. The study highlights the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Germany as leaders but notes increasing contributions from other countries. This study reveals the changing landscape as well as influential authors and thematic clusters in this field.

Keywords

• bibliometric analysis
• cluster analysis
• periprosthetic fractures