Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Bibliometric Analysis Using the Scopus Database

Abstract

Primary joint replacements are performed increasingly often worldwide, driven by an aging population, improvement in surgical techniques, and advancements in implant designs. While more attention has traditionally been focused on weight-bearing joints such as the hip and knee, shoulder replacement surgeries have gained increasing attention in recent years due to the population's demand for a better quality of life. Thus far, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of shoulder arthroplasty-related publications using the Scopus database has not yet been conducted. This bibliometric analysis aims to fill this gap by reviewing the Scopus database from its inception until 2023 to examine the literature on shoulder arthroplasty. A total of 5300 publications meeting the selection criteria were included in this analysis. The turn of the century marked a significant turning point for the field of shoulder arthroplasty, with an increasing number of publications produced annually. This trend can be attributed to the improvement of implant designs, which have become more consistent and reliable over time. While the majority of articles were authored by researchers and clinicians from the United States of America (USA), publications by French authors had a higher scholarly impact in the field. There is a noticeable gap in research on shoulder arthroplasty in developing countries, possibly due to the prohibitively high cost of implants and the prioritization of other healthcare sectors. This bibliometric analysis, utilizing Scopus data, serves as a guiding light for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers, potentially fostering collaborative projects and guiding the development of future studies to further advance the field of shoulder arthroplasty, particularly in developing countries.

Thermography Research in Diabetic Foot: Insights From a Scopus-Based Bibliometric Study

“…The Scopus database published by Elsevier, is an extensive collection that includes a wide range of journals, conference proceedings, and patents [18][19][20]. Scopus is a multidisciplinary database.…”

“…In this review, we highlight 10 articles with the highest number of citations in the Scopus database that are relevant to diabetic foot ulcers and thermography. Although citation analysis has its limitations, it offers an impartial method for gauging peer acknowledgment and provides valuable insights into the audience of scholarly articles [18][19][20]. It is crucial for researchers to acknowledge that citation rates alone may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of research impact.…”

“…It was published in 2007 in the American Journal of Medicine [23]. This was followed by "Home monitoring of foot skin temperatures to prevent ulceration" by Lavery (275 citations), "Evaluation of thermal and vibration sensation in diabetic neuropathy" by Guy (191 citations), "Infrared dermal thermometry for the high-risk diabetic foot" by Armstrong (164 citations), "Correlation between plantar foot temperature and diabetic neuropathy: A case study by using an infrared thermal imaging technique" by Bagavathiappan (140 citations), "Thermography and thermometry in the assessment of diabetic neuropathic foot: A case for furthering the role of thermal techniques" by Bharara (123 citations), "Monitoring healing of acute Charcot's arthropathy with infrared dermal thermometry" by Armstrong (120 citations), "Methods of measurement of thermal thresholds" by Claus (118 citations) and lastly in the top 10 the publication by Liu, "Automatic detection of diabetic foot complications with IRT by asymmetric analysis" (104 citations) [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31].…”