ArticleSICOT-J2026
Global trends and hotspots in robotic-assisted arthroplasty from 1992 to 2025: a bibliometric and visualized analysis.
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introductionRobotic-assisted arthroplasty (RAA) is a rapidly advancing technology in orthopedic surgery. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to map the global research landscape, identify hotspots, and trace the evolution of this field from 1992 to 2025.
methodsLiterature was retrieved from the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) of Web of Science Core Collection. CiteSpace (6.3.R1) and VOSviewer (1.6.20) were employed to perform quantitative and visualized analyses of countries, institutions, authors, journals, co-citations, and keywords.
resultsA total of 1373 publications were included. The annual publication output demonstrated exponential growth, particularly in the last five years. The USA led in productivity, while the United Kingdom had the highest average citation frequency. Mont, Michael A., Batailler, Cécile, and Lustig, Sébastien were identified as the most prolific authors. The Journal of Arthroplasty published the most papers. Keyword analysis revealed that research hotspots focused on total knee arthroplasty, alignment, accuracy, and functional alignment. Bursts and timeline analyses indicated a shift in frontiers from alignment accuracy and clinical outcomes to updates of robotic systems and new technologies.
conclusionThis bibliometric analysis maps the evolution of RAA, highlighting a shift from technical precision to patient-centered outcomes, and identifies future directions, including long-term benefit assessment and technology integration.
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