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ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Unraveling the Scientific Landscape of Osteoarthritis: Dynamics of Publications over Five Decades.

Roxana Maria Sanziana Pavel, Andrei-Flavius Radu, Ada Radu, Bogdan Uivaraseanu, Gabriela Bungau, Delia Mirela Tit, Delia Carmen Nistor Cseppento, Paul Andrei Negru

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Article in Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Roxana Maria Sanziana PavelDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.
Andrei-Flavius RaduDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7625-8177
Ada RaduDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.
Bogdan UivaraseanuDepartment of Surgical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania.
Gabriela BungauDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.
Delia Mirela TitDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-0296-6592
Delia Carmen Nistor CseppentoDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-6485-7180
Paul Andrei NegruDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is a disabling condition with highly complex overall management and persistent shortcomings, contributing significantly to the global disease burden. Although research in the field has grown considerably in recent years alongside technological advancements, a cohesive and structured understanding of the evolution of the scientific literature, particularly regarding clinical management and outcome evaluation, remains insufficiently developed. To date, most bibliometric analyses in osteoarthritis have focused narrowly on specific subdomains, leaving a notable gap in comprehensive assessments of the broader clinical framework. This study addresses that gap through an integrated, structured, and visual approach using multiple bibliometric techniques targeting osteoarthritis diagnosis and management, aiming to guide future research and improve strategic development. Scientific publication in osteoarthritis has expanded exponentially, peaking in 2024 with 1234 documents. The United States led in both output and citation impact, while China showed rapid growth.

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bibliometric studyclinimetric toolsKOOSosteoarthritispsychometric toolsPythonVOSviewerWOMAC

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PMID40564418
PMCPMC12189298

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