Global research characteristics and trends of infection after spinal implant surgery: a bibliometric analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the growing awareness of postoperative infection, increasing focus has been placed on infection after spinal implant surgery (IASIS). This study aimed to explore the development and trends of research regarding IASIS using bibliometric analysis.

Methods

Scientific articles on IASIS research published between February 1, 2000, and December 31, 2020 were retrieved from the Web of Science database.

Results

A total of 820 publications were included in the bibliometric analysis, with studies originating from 46 countries and 6 languages. Researchers from the United States published the highest number of articles and collaborated closely with researchers in Canada, Germany, and Japan. The author with the most publications was Alexander R. Vaccaro. The journa

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10113105 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature