Abstract
BackgroundAnkle fractures are common lower extremity fractures that pose a significant economic and social burden. This study analyzed the ankle fracture research literature between 2000 and 2021 to clarify the current status of ankle fracture research and predict future research trends.MethodsPublications related to ankle fractures published between 2000 and 2021 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Then Bibliometric analysis and Visualized Study were performed by VOSviewer software.ResultsA total of 2656 publications were retrieved. The number of publications related to ankle fractures is increasing every year. The top countries and journals in terms of the total number of publications, number of citations, and H-index ranking were USA and foot and ankle int. Lorich DG had the most publications in this field. University of Amsterdam's research group had the biggest number of publications in this field. Co-occurrence analysis clustered the keywords into seven clusters: survival analysis and prognosis study, internal fixation treatment study, treatment study of combined deltoid ligament rupture, treatment study of combined inferior tibiofibular ligament injury, treatment study of posterior ankle fracture, treatment study of postoperative traumatic arthritis of ankle fracture, and treatment study of ankle injury in children.ConclusionsThe importance of ankle fractures is increasing year by year with the aging process, and the number of publications related to ankle fractures will not continue to increase in the future. Survival and prognosis studies, internal fixation studies, combined deltoid ligament rupture studies, and combined inferior tibiofibular ligament injury studies may become the future research hotspots in the field of ankle fractures.
Highlights
Ankle fractures, accounting for 3.9–10.2% of adult fractures, are the most common type of fracture of the lower extremity [1]
The above results suggest that Western countries, especially the United States, still dominate the current direction of ankle fracture research, which indicates that top-notch research institutions and adequate financial support are essential to improve the overall academic contribution of a country
This study illustrates the current state of global research on ankle fractures between 2000 and 2021 and predicts future research trends in this field
Summary
Ankle fractures, accounting for 3.9–10.2% of adult fractures, are the most common type of fracture of the lower extremity [1]. To further clarify the current state of research and research trends in ankle fractures and to provide evidence for the development of more rational medical measures for the prevention and treatment of ankle fractures. This study used bibliometric methods to analyze the publications related to ankle fractures since 2000 and generated a visual plot to visualize the current status and hotspots of research in this field, to explore future trends, and to provide directional guidance and new ideas for future research on ankle fractures. Ankle fractures are common lower extremity fractures that pose a significant economic and social burden. This study analyzed the ankle fracture research literature between 2000 and 2021 to clarify the current status of ankle fracture research and predict future research trends
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