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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2024; 15(10): 950-964
Published online Oct 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i10.950
Research trends in exercise therapy for the treatment of pain in postmenopausal osteoporosis over the past decade: A bibliometric analysis
Zhao-Qiu Dai, Xiao-Yan Gong, Rong Zhang, Mei-Qin Jin, Wei Lu, Wen Wen, Jie Chen, Fang-Jie Lu, Yi-Fan Yang, Lei Wang, Xiao-Jin He
Zhao-Qiu Dai, Rong Zhang, Mei-Qin Jin, Wei Lu, Wen Wen, Jie Chen, Fang-Jie Lu, Changshu Hospital Affiliated with Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu 215500, Jiangsu Province, China
Xiao-Yan Gong, Lei Wang, Xiao-Jin He, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
Yi-Fan Yang, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China
Co-first authors: Zhao-Qiu Dai and Xiao-Yan Gong.
Co-corresponding authors: Lei Wang and Xiao-Jin He.
Author contributions: Dai ZQ and Gong XY contributed equally to this work. Lei W and He XJ provided supervision and methodology, with equal contribution to the work, and they are co-corresponding authors of this manuscript. Dai ZQ, Gong XY, Zhang R, Jin MQ, Lu W, Wen W, Chen J, Lu FJ, Yang YF, Wang L, and He XJ contributed to the study design; Dai ZQ, Gong XY, Zhang R, Jin MQ, and Lu W contributed to data acquisition; Dai ZQ, Wen W, Chen J, Lu FJ, Wang L, and He XJ contributed to data analysis and interpretation; Dai ZQ, Lu W, and He XJ wrote the manuscript. All authors approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Jin He, PhD, Chief Doctor, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, No. 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China. 461224540@qq.com
Received: July 18, 2024
Revised: September 10, 2024
Accepted: September 30, 2024
Published online: October 18, 2024
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is the most common form of primary osteoporosis among women, and the associated pain often drives patients to seek clinical intervention. Numerous studies have highlighted the unique clinical benefits of exercise therapy (ET) in alleviating PMOP-related pain. However, bibliometric analyses examining collaboration, development trends, and research frontiers in the field of ET for PMOP pain remain scarce.

AIM

To explore the research trends in ET for pain treatment in PMOP patients over the past decade.

METHODS

All scholarly works were meticulously sourced from the Science Citation Index-Expanded within the prominent Web of Science Core Collection. Utilizing the capabilities of CiteSpace 6.2.R5, we conducted a thorough analysis of publications, authors, frequently cited scholars, contributing nations, institutions, journals of significant citation, comprehensive references, and pivotal keywords. Additionally, our examination explored keyword cooccurrences, detailed timelines, and periods of heightened citation activity. This comprehensive search, from 2014 through 2023, was completed within a single day, on October 11, 2023.

RESULTS

In total, 2914 articles were ultimately included in the analysis. There was a rapid increase in annual publication output in 2015, followed by stable growth in subsequent years. Boninger, Michael L, is the most prolific author, whereas Ware JE has the most citations. The United States’ global influence is significant, surpassing all other nations. The University of California System and Harvard University are the most influential academic institutions. J Bone Joint Surg Am is the most influential journal in this field. “Spinal cord injury” is the keyword that has garnered the most attention from researchers. The developmental pattern in this field is characterized by interdisciplinary fusion, with different disciplines converging to drive progress.

CONCLUSION

The academic development of the field of ET for pain in PMOP has matured and stabilized. Clinical management and rehabilitation strategies, along with the mechanisms underlying the relationship between ET and bone resorption analgesia, continue to be the current and future focal points of research in this field.

Keywords: Exercise therapy; Pain; Postmenopausal osteoporosis; CiteSpace; Bibliometric analysis; Web of Science

Core Tip: This study presents a comprehensive analysis of research trends in exercise therapy for pain management in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients over the last decade. By utilizing CiteSpace and analyzing 2914 articles, this study highlights key authors, institutions, and nations contributing to this field. The findings emphasize the growing global influence of the United States and the pivotal role of interdisciplinary collaboration. With “spinal cord injury” as a major research focus, this study revealed that the role of exercise therapy in pain management and bone resorption analgesia will continue to drive future research on postmenopausal osteoporosis.