Understanding Orthopedic Knowledge Through Bibliometrics: Promises, Pitfalls, and Practical Applications

Vaishya, Raju; Vaish, Abhishek RAJU; Ebrahimzadeh, Mohd H

doi:10.22038/abjs.2026.97469.4364

Understanding Orthopedic Knowledge Through Bibliometrics: Promises, Pitfalls, and Practical Applications

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Document Type : EDITORIAL

Authors

Raju Vaishya ¹

Abhishek RAJU Vaish ²

Mohd H Ebrahimzadeh ³

¹ Senior Consultant Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgery Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, N Delhi, INDIA

² Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, Indrapastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi 110076, INDIA

³ Orthopedics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

10.22038/abjs.2026.97469.4364

Abstract

Bibliometrics offers valuable insights into orthopedic research by identifying publication trends, collaboration networks, knowledge gaps, and global disparities. While complementing evidence-based practice, its limitations include citation bias and overreliance on metrics, which must be recognized. Used responsibly, bibliometric analyses can support strategic research, education, editorial decisions, and equitable advancement of orthopedic scholarship.

Keywords

Bibliometrics

Orthopedics

Research trends

Scientometrics

Evidence-based medicine

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