A 30-year bibliometric analysis of the literature in the disciplines of orthopedics, surgery, or oncology on chondrosarcoma from 1993 to 2023

Abstract

Background: A thorough bibliometric analysis of publications published in the field of chondrosarcoma research has not yet been performed in the Web of Science database, especially for publications published between 1993 and 2023. This study, with a focus on the fields of orthopedics, surgery, and oncology, aims to fill this knowledge gap by providing a thorough analysis of the current knowledge in the field of chondrosarcoma. Methods: In this bibliometric study, a literature search was performed in the Web of Science database to find all publications on chondrosarcoma. For data visualization and analysis, a bibliometric software program was used (the open-source visualization application Vosviewer). Results: The Web of Science Core Collection data used for this retrospective bibliometric study, which covers the period from January 1993 to September 2023, reveals interesting trends in chondrosarcoma research. As the most popular fields of study, orthopedics, surgery, and oncology accounted for a sizable portion of the publications. A noteworthy increase in research output from 2014 to 2023, accounting for 41.74% of the papers, reflects a thriving research environment. Leading countries for publications were China, Japan, and the United States, demonstrating cross-border cooperation in chondrosarcoma research. Their contributions were highlighted by important affiliations with institutions like Harvard University, Leiden University, and China Medical University Taiwan. A thorough keyword mapping analysis also highlighted research priorities, encouraging interdisciplinary cooperation. The field's scholarly importance and ongoing relevance are highlighted by the study's high citation count (30,076 total) and highly cited articles. Conclusions: Overall, this information offers crucial insights into the chondrosarcoma research landscape's development, its collaborative nature, and its long-lasting influence on academic research and clinical practice.