Hongpeng Ma, Song Liu, Fuqiang Zhu, Shibo Zhu, Qi Zhang, Jian Wang, Yu Qiao, Dayu Pan, Guangzhi Ning
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Abstract
Study design: Bibliometric analysis OBJECTIVES: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe central nervous system trauma with no effective treatment methods currently available. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) plays a significant role in the rehabilitation of SCI by employing various stimulation strategies and control methods to effectively assist clinical patients or experimental animals in improving impaired functions. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the research on electrical stimulation therapy in SCI to determine current research trends and emerging frontiers.
Setting: Not applicable.
Methods: Retrieve and compile articles related to SCI and FES from the Web of Science Core Collection spanning the years 2005-2024. Perform a bibliometric analysis, integrating statistical and visual methods, utilizing CiteSpace (version 6.2) and R (version 4.3.2).
Results: This study ultimately included a total of 1809 publications. The annual number of publications in this field is increasing year by year. China and the United States are the two most productive countries. The journal with the highest number of publications is Experimental Neurology. Additionally, the timeline view of keyword clusters and keyword bursts reveals that the main research frontiers are Exercises, Functional recovery, Neurogenic bladder.
Conclusion: In recent years, studies related to FES treatment for SCI have attracted the attention of many clinicians and scholars. This study, conducts a bibliometric analysis of FES treatment for SCI, aiming to provide practical guidance for clinicians to understand the current research status and trends in this field.
期刊介绍：
Spinal Cord is a specialised, international journal that has been publishing spinal cord related manuscripts since 1963. It appears monthly, online and in print, and accepts contributions on spinal cord anatomy, physiology, management of injury and disease, and the quality of life and life circumstances of people with a spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord is multi-disciplinary and publishes contributions across the entire spectrum of research ranging from basic science to applied clinical research. It focuses on high quality original research, systematic reviews and narrative reviews.
Spinal Cord''s sister journal Spinal Cord Series and Cases: Clinical Management in Spinal Cord Disorders publishes high quality case reports, small case series, pilot and retrospective studies perspectives, Pulse survey articles, Point-couterpoint articles, correspondences and book reviews. It specialises in material that addresses all aspects of life for persons with spinal cord injuries or disorders. For more information, please see the aims and scope of Spinal Cord Series and Cases.
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