A bibliometric analysis of research on developmental dysplasia of the hip (2000-2025): Trends, leading contributors, impact, and collaboration patterns.
Murat Koçak, Feza Korkusuz, Mehmet İsmail Safa Kapıcıoğlu, Hakan Ömeroğlu
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Abstract
Purpose: It was aimed to evaluate publication trends, scientific impact, and collaboration patterns in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) research.
Methods: DDH-related publications indexed in the Web of Science database between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2025, were analyzed. Publication output, citation metrics, author and institutional collaboration networks, leading journals, and major research themes were assessed.
Results: A total of 3462 articles were identified. Annual publication output increased substantially over the study period. The most cited article, by Steppacher et al., reported long-term outcomes of periacetabular osteotomy. Sankar WN (USA) was the most prolific author, while Clohisy JC (USA) had the highest citation impact and h-index. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) produced the greatest number of publications, whereas Western institutions achieved higher citation impact despite lower publication volumes. The USA led in publication output, while Switzerland demonstrated the highest citation impact. North American authors and institutions showed the strongest international collaboration rates, with the USA occupying the central position in the global collaboration network. The Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics published the largest number of DDH-related articles. Research themes exhibited notable geographical variation.
Conclusion: DDH research has grown rapidly over the past 25 years. North American and Western European researchers have played a leading role through strong international collaborations and publication in high-impact journals. Publication quality and global partnerships appear to be key determinants of scientific influence in the field.
Significance of the study: This study provides novel bibliometric insights into the current landscape of DDH research for trainees, researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
目的：旨在评估髋关节发育不良（DDH）研究的出版趋势、科学影响和合作模式。方法：对Web of Science数据库2000年1月1日至2025年12月31日收录的ddh相关出版物进行分析。评估了出版物产出、引用指标、作者和机构合作网络、领先期刊和主要研究主题。结果：共鉴定出3462篇文献。在研究期间，年度出版物产量大幅增加。Steppacher等人引用最多的文章报道了髋臼周围截骨术的远期疗效。论文作者最高产的是Sankar WN（美国），被引影响和h指数最高的是Clohisy JC（美国）。上海交通大学（中国）发表的论文数量最多，而西方大学虽然发表的论文数量较少，但却取得了更高的引用影响力。美国在出版产出方面领先，而瑞士则表现出最高的引用影响力。北美作者和机构的国际合作率最高，其中美国在全球合作网络中占据中心位置。《小儿骨科杂志》发表的与ddh相关的文章最多。研究主题呈现出显著的地域差异。结论：DDH研究在过去25年中发展迅速。北美和西欧的研究人员通过强有力的国际合作和在高影响力期刊上发表文章发挥了主导作用。出版质量和全球伙伴关系似乎是该领域科学影响力的关键决定因素。研究意义：本研究为受训人员、研究人员、临床医生和政策制定者提供了关于DDH研究现状的新颖文献计量学见解。
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The Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics is the official journal of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) and is published by The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery.
It provides a forum for the advancement of the knowledge and education in paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology across geographical borders. It advocates an increased worldwide involvement in preventing and treating musculoskeletal diseases in children and adolescents.
The journal publishes high quality, peer-reviewed articles that focus on clinical practice, diagnosis and treatment of disorders unique to paediatric orthopaedics, as well as on basic and applied research. It aims to help physicians stay abreast of the latest and ever-changing developments in the field of paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology.
The journal welcomes original contributions submitted exclusively for review to the journal. This continuously published online journal is fully open access and will publish one print issue each year to coincide with the EPOS Annual Congress, featuring the meeting’s abstracts.
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