Global Research Trends and Hotspots on Percutaneous Kyphoplasty and Osteoporotic Vertebral Body Compression Fractures: A Bibliometric Analysis.

PURPOSE: Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) pose significant challenges in healthcare, and percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) has emerged as a key treatment option. This study aimed to identify and analyze research trends on PKP and OVCFs through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

A literature search on PKP and OVCFs was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection, finalized on March 21, 2025. The analysis employed bibliometric tools including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package "bibliometrix".

RESULTS

A total of 381 articles published from 2002 to 2025 were included in this study. These publications were authored by 1739 researchers affiliated with 486 institutions across 28 countries. The journals Spine and European Spine Journal were prominent in terms of citations. China emerged as the leading contributor, ranking first in both total publications (265) and citations (3599). Soochow University was identified as the most productive institution. Yang HL was the most influential author, ranking first in total publications (22) and accumulating the highest total citation count of 483. The keyword "bone cement" was a frequently occurring term. The keywords "bone cement distribution" (2022-2025) and "volume" (2023-2025) were observed to undergo significant bursts of activity.

CONCLUSION

This bibliometric study highlighted the growing global interest in PKP and OVCFs research, with China as a leading contributor. The research focus has evolved to emphasize procedural safety, material optimization, and patient-centered outcomes. These findings provide valuable insights for guiding future research and informing evidence-based treatment strategies.