Top 100 Most Cited Articles in Musculoskeletal Radiology
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Moore Lucy, Hughes Hannah, Heffernan Eric
Primary Institution: St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, IRL
Hypothesis
This study aims to provide a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the most influential articles pertaining to MSK radiology.
Conclusion
The study highlights the most influential papers in MSK radiology over time and identifies potential future trends in research.
Supporting Evidence
- The most cited article had 709 citations, while the least cited article had 149 citations.
- The mean number of citations per article was 240 with a median of 208.
- 74% of the studies originated from the United States, indicating its significant role in scientific research output.
- MRI is the most common imaging modality represented in the top 100 list with 73 articles.
- AI is increasingly being used in radiology to improve workflow and patient care.
Takeaway
This study looks at the 100 most cited articles in musculoskeletal radiology to see which ones have had the biggest impact and what topics are important for future research.
Methodology
A retrospective bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science database to identify the top 100 most cited articles in MSK radiology.
Potential Biases
Self-citation bias and the potential for citation counts to reflect publication time rather than quality.
Limitations
The study may be biased due to the reliance on citation counts, which can favor older articles, and some articles may have been inadvertently excluded based on search criteria.
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