Articles: bibliometric-analysis.
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Spinal arachnoiditis (SA) involves chronic inflammation of the spinal arachnoid membrane, often due to surgery, trauma, infections, or autoimmune issues. It leads to ongoing pain and sensory disturbances in the back and lower limbs, along with possible bladder and bowel issues. Treatments focus on symptom relief and improving life quality. Despite growing research interest, a comprehensive analysis of SA's research trends is missing. This study uses bibliometric analysis to explore SA research trends, offering guidance for future research directions. ⋯ This study provides the first extensive bibliometric overview of SA research, examining trends, hotspots, and future paths. It covers 7 key areas: from fundamental and pathogenesis research to personalized medicine and public education, reflecting a shift toward clinical applications and social strategies. The goal is to enhance understanding and treatment of SA.
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Hydrocephalus ranks among the most prevalent neurosurgical conditions worldwide, with a growing body of literature suggesting a potential association with inflammation. Employing bibliometric methods, this research visually analyzes the scholarly output on inflammation in hydrocephalus over the past 2 decades and provides a scientific framework for delineating research pathways and addressing key issues in this field. ⋯ This study will help researchers determine the mainstream research directions and latest hotspots of inflammation in hydrocephalus and provide a reference for revealing the molecular mechanism of hydrocephalus.
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating condition with profound implications on patients' quality of life. Recent advancements in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology have provided novel opportunities for individuals with paralysis due to SCI. Consequently, research on the application of BCI for treating SCI has received increasing attention from scholars worldwide. However, there is a lack of rigorous bibliometric studies on the evolution and trends in this field. Hence, the present study aimed to use bibliometric methods to investigate the current status and emerging trends in the field of applying BCI for treating SCI and thus identify novel therapeutic options for SCI. ⋯ In recent years, there has been a steep increase in research on the use of BCI for treating SCI. Existing research focuses on the application of BCI for improving rehabilitation and quality of life of patients with SCI. Interdisciplinary collaboration is the current trend in this field.
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Middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) is an endovascular technique that has been rapidly adopted in the management of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH), with numerous positive results across the literature. This study aimed to summarize the body of original research published on MMAE for the treatment of cSDH through bibliometric methods. ⋯ As the popularity of MMAE and power of studies related to the technique continues to rise, we hope that this analysis can continue to guide clinicians and researchers on growing areas of interest and academic hotspots of collaboration.
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This bibliometric analysis aimed to map the knowledge network of laminoplasty research. ⋯ This study drew a knowledge map of the top countries, institutions, authors, publications, and journals on laminoplasty over the past 4 decades. The current and future hotspots of laminoplasty focus on sagittal balance, comparison between other surgery in outcomes and complication, and axial symptoms in laminoplasty.