AB120. SOH24AB_052. A bibliometric analysis of the 50 most-cited articles on acromioclavicular joint reconstruction
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AB120. SOH24AB_052. A bibliometric analysis of the 50 most-cited articles on acromioclavicular joint reconstruction

Liam O’Dwyer1, Ben Murphy2, Martin Davey3, David Morrissey2, Tristan Cassidy1,3

1School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; 2Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland; 3Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland

Background: Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) reconstruction is an area of interest and debate within the field of trauma and orthopaedic surgery. Citations are an indirect measure of an articles influence within that particular area. Citation density seeks to identify the articles that are trending within an area.

Methods: a search of the web of data base was carried out using the following terms: “Acromioclavicular joint” OR “AC joint” (Topic) AND Reconstruction OR Repair (Topic). These articles were reviewed for relevance and the top-50 were selected for analysis. These articles were reviewed with regards citations, citation density, geographic origin of the article, year published, article type.

Results: The articles were cited a total of 6,053 times. The most cited article was cited 347 times. The highest citation density was 20.02, with a mean citation density of 7.71±4.13. Seventy percent of the articles were clinical research, of these 74% were level IV [4] evidence.

Conclusions: This study established a list of the 50-most cited papers relevant to ACJ reconstruction, that can be used as a resource for orthopaedic trainees. It also established that there is a paucity of articles of higher levels of evidence among the articles contained in this list. Future research in the area of ACJ reconstruction should focus on producing research that satisfies the criteria for higher levels of evidence (to ensure highest standards of care for patients).

Keywords: Acromioclavicular joint reconstruction (ACJ reconstruction); citation; bibliometric analysis; orthopaedics; shoulder surgery

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Funding: None.

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Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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doi: 10.21037/map-24-ab120
Cite this abstract as: O’Dwyer L, Murphy B, Davey M, Morrissey D, Cassidy T. AB120. SOH24AB_052. A bibliometric analysis of the 50 most-cited articles on acromioclavicular joint reconstruction. Mesentery Peritoneum 2024;8:AB120.

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