Trends in osteochondral lesions of talus in twenty years and most cited twenty-five articles: a web-based bibliometric analysis

Authors : Ahmet Nadir Aydemir, Mehmet Yücens
Pages : 660-671
Doi:10.31362/patd.1686678
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Publication Date : 2025-07-02
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Purpose: This study analyzes published research on osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) to identify surgical trends and highlight key findings. The focus is evaluating publication types, themes, and citation impact from 2003 to 2023. Material and methods: To identify surgical trends and research focus, this study analyzed 553 publications from the Thomson Reuters Web of Knowledge database on OLT, indexed between 2003 and 2023. These publications were categorized by themes such as general topics, surgical strategies, autograft and allograft techniques, microfracture, pediatrics, sports, stem cell therapies, cartilage/chondrocyte implantation, AMIC, outcomes, complications, radiology, grafts, and scaffolds. The study also identified the top 25 cited articles over the period. Results: The analysis revealed that 427 were original articles, and 56 were reviews. General topics (94 articles) and microfracture (73) were the most frequently covered themes. Findings indicate a significant increase in publications over the past five years, with microfracture and OATS being prevalent topics. The number of publications peaked in 2021, with the Hospital for Special Surgery contributing the most. Most articles were published in \\\"Foot and Ankle International\\\" and the \\\"American Journal of Sports Medicine.\\\" The USA led in the number of publications, followed by South Korea. The most cited article was \\\"Treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus: a systematic review\\\" by Zengerink Maartje et al., with 370 citations. Conclusion: The study highlights a growing interest in OLT, particularly among orthopedic surgeons, with increased publications over recent years. There is a preference for autograft techniques, and AMIC has emerged as a promising treatment. This study highlights evolving trends in OLT management, emphasizing the need for continued research to optimize patient outcomes.
Keywords : Talus, osteokondral, bibliometrik, web

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