ArticleFrontiers in medicine2025
Complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine therapies for knee osteoarthritis: a visual analytics analysis of the research domain.
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Abstract
Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) affects 528 million people globally, with prevalence projected to rise by 74.9% by 2050. Traditional treatments face limitations in long-term safety and efficacy, driving interest in complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine therapies (CAIMT) for symptom relief and disease management. This article present an analysis of this research domain. Methods: A systematic search of Web of Science (1994-2024) identified 1,389 publications using CAIMT-related keywords. Bibliometric tools analyzed publication volume, citations, authorship, institutional collaborations, geographical distribution, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic evolution. Metrics assessed academic impact, and Bradford's Law identified core journals. Results: Publications surged post-2010, peaking in 2022 (123 papers). China (345 publications) and the USA (282 publications) dominated output. International co-authorship comprised 22.46%. Bennell K. L. ( Conclusion: CAIMT offers promising adjunctive strategies for KOA management, particularly for aging populations seeking non-pharmacological options. Future research should prioritize personalized, integrative approaches and rigorous evidence generation to refine clinical guidelines.
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