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Review
. 2022 Jul;46(7):1597-1608.
doi: 10.1007/s00264-022-05316-1. Epub 2022 Jan 31.

Bibliometric analysis and visualization of research trends on oblique lumbar interbody fusion surgery

Guang-Xun Lin  1 , Jin-Niang Nan  2 , Kuo-Tai Chen  3 , Li-Wei Sun  4 , Ching-Ting Tai  5 , Shang-Wun Jhang  4 , Chien-Min Chen #  6   7   8 , Gang Rui #  9 , Bao-Shan Hu #  10
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Bibliometric analysis and visualization of research trends on oblique lumbar interbody fusion surgery

Guang-Xun Lin et al. Int Orthop. 2022 Jul.

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Abstract

Purpose: To determine trends and hot subjects in the field of oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) research during the last decade using bibliometric analysis and visualization tools, in order to assist researchers in exploring new directions for future research in that field.

Methods: Articles published from January 1, 2012, to August 15, 2021, were screened in the Web of Science database. The data were analyzed with CiteSpace software, which generated visualization knowledge maps. All literature was assessed for the following parameters: the number of total publications, distribution, h-index, institutions, journals, authors, co-occurrence state, and research hotspots.

Results: A total of 173 articles were identified. The country with the largest number of articles was China (41.04%), followed by South Korea (20.81%), the USA (15.61%), Japan (9.83%), and Thailand (2.89%). South Korea and the USA had the highest h-index (9), followed by China (8), Japan (7), and Thailand (2). Catholic University of Korea was the organization that produced the most literature. World Neurosurgery published the most papers about OLIF (12.50%), but articles in Spine were most frequently cited (151). Kim JS was the most productive author, whereas Silvestre C was the most cited author. The main research hotspots are anatomy, discectomy, approach, injure, and diseases.

Conclusions: The number of publications in the field of OLIF has increased considerably in recent years. The USA, China, South Korea, and Japan have made substantial contributions to this field. Anatomy, complications, decompression surgery, and application in various degenerative lumbar diseases have been the research hotspots in recent years.

Keywords: Bibliometric analysis; Oblique lumbar interbody fusion; Research productivity; Research trends; Visualization.

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