Hotspot analysis and frontier exploration of biomechanical research on knee osteoarthritis: a bibliometric study and visualization analysis

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Journal of orthopaedics Pub Date : 2025-08-07 DOI:10.1016/j.jor.2025.08.004

Zhangjie Xu , Xiaoli Chen , Jiaojiao Wu , Yixin Chen , Zhaomeng Hou

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Abstract

Objective

This study employs bibliometric and visualization analysis to systematically investigate research hotspots and emerging trends in the biomechanics of knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

Methods

This study utilizes the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) as the data source, employing a keyword-based search strategy to retrieve literature on the biomechanics of KOA published over the past two decades. Bibliometric analyses are conducted using tools such as CiteSpace and VOSviewer.

Results

A total of 1932 articles were included in the analysis. Research outputs from the United States have been particularly prominent, setting a benchmark for the global academic community. Institutions such as the University of Melbourne and Stanford University have exhibited notable academic leadership. Professors Bennell KL and Andriacchi TP, identified as highly productive authors, have been frequently cited. Journals including Gait Posture and Osteoarthr Cartilage have served as key platforms for knowledge dissemination and academic dialogue. Current research foci are centered on keywords such as total knee arthroplasty, outcomes, injury, baseline, exercise, meniscus, MRI, risk, and knee adduction moment (KAM). These themes reflect contemporary research activity and suggest emerging frontiers. As biomechanical investigations deepen, the pathogenesis of KOA is anticipated to be more fully understood, offering a robust scientific foundation for clinical practice.

Conclusions

This study employs bibliometrics and visualization analysis to conduct a comprehensive examination of hotspot issues and frontier trends in the biomechanics of KOA, offering researchers a structured understanding of research trajectories and trend insights.

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膝关节骨关节炎生物力学研究热点分析与前沿探索：文献计量学研究与可视化分析

目的采用文献计量学和可视化分析方法，系统探讨膝关节骨性关节炎（KOA）生物力学的研究热点和新趋势。方法本研究以Web of Science Core Collection （WoSCC）为数据源，采用基于关键词的检索策略，检索近20年发表的KOA生物力学相关文献。使用CiteSpace和VOSviewer等工具进行文献计量分析。结果共纳入文献1932篇。美国的研究成果尤为突出，为全球学术界树立了标杆。墨尔本大学（University of Melbourne）和斯坦福大学（Stanford University）等院校表现出了显著的学术领导力。Bennell KL和Andriacchi TP教授被认为是高产的作者，经常被引用。《步态姿势》和《骨关节炎软骨》等期刊已成为知识传播和学术对话的重要平台。目前的研究重点集中在全膝关节置换术、结果、损伤、基线、运动、半月板、MRI、风险和膝关节内收力矩（KAM）等关键词上。这些主题反映了当代的研究活动，并提出了新兴的前沿。随着生物力学研究的深入，KOA的发病机制有望得到更充分的了解，为临床实践提供坚实的科学基础。结论本研究采用文献计量学和可视化分析方法，对KOA生物力学领域的热点问题和前沿趋势进行了全面考察，为研究人员提供了一个结构化的研究轨迹和趋势洞察。

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来源期刊

Journal of orthopaedics ORTHOPEDICS-

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

6.70%

发文量

202

审稿时长

56 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Orthopaedics aims to be a leading journal in orthopaedics and contribute towards the improvement of quality of orthopedic health care. The journal publishes original research work and review articles related to different aspects of orthopaedics including Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Spine and Spinal deformities, Pediatric orthopaedics, limb reconstruction procedures, hand surgery, and orthopaedic oncology. It also publishes articles on continuing education, health-related information, case reports and letters to the editor. It is requested to note that the journal has an international readership and all submissions should be aimed at specifying something about the setting in which the work was conducted. Authors must also provide any specific reasons for the research and also provide an elaborate description of the results.