Research trends in total knee arthroplasty in India: a five-year bibliometric analysis.
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- 1Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
- 2Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
- 3Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
- 4Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
- 5Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. [email protected].
Abstract
Background
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the fastest-growing orthopaedic procedures in India, driven by demographic transitions, increased life expectancy, and the rising burden of knee osteoarthritis. With expanding procedural volumes, periodic evaluation of scientific output is essential to identify evolving research priorities, institutional leadership, and collaborative patterns. This study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis of Indian TKA research published over the past five years.Methods
Publications were retrieved from the Scopus database using a structured search strategy for TKA-related terms. The search was restricted to studies published between 1 January 2021 and 30 December 2025 and conducted in an Indian setting. Bibliometric indicators assessed publication trends, document types, journals, authorship, institutional productivity, and state-wise contributions. Network-based bibliometric visualizations were generated using VOSviewer.Results
A total of 860 publications were identified, showing a steady increase in research output with peak productivity in 2025 (n = 221). Maharashtra and Delhi were the leading contributors, and the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences was the most productive institution. Original research articles accounted for 69.5% of publications. Emerging themes included robotic-assisted surgery, AI-based modeling, and advanced rehabilitation. International collaboration was observed in 24.18% of studies, mainly with the UK and USA.Conclusion
Indian TKA research has demonstrated substantial growth and increasing thematic maturity over the past five years, with a shift toward technology-driven and collaborative research. Strengthening national registries, encouraging multicentric collaboration, and expanding research beyond metropolitan centers are essential to sustain future impact.Trial registration
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BibTeX
@article{shetty2026research,
title = {{Research trends in total knee arthroplasty in India: a five-year bibliometric analysis.}},
author = {Saidan Shetty and Sandeep Vijayan and K G Mohandas Rao and Sharath K Rao and Yogendra Nayak and Bincy M George},
journal = {Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1007/s00402-026-06488-w},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42844461},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Research trends in total knee arthroplasty in India: a five-year bibliometric analysis.
AU - Saidan Shetty
AU - Sandeep Vijayan
AU - K G Mohandas Rao
AU - Sharath K Rao
AU - Yogendra Nayak
AU - Bincy M George
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/07
JO - Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
DO - 10.1007/s00402-026-06488-w
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42844461
AB - Background Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the fastest-growing orthopaedic procedures in India, driven by demographic transitions, increased life expectancy, and the rising burden of knee osteoarthritis. With expanding procedural volumes, periodic evaluation of scientific output is essential to identify evolving research priorities, institutional leadership, and collaborative patterns. This study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis of Indian TKA research published over the past five years.Methods Publications were retrieved from the Scopus database using a structured search strategy for TKA-related terms. The search was restricted to studies published between 1 January 2021 and 30 December 2025 and conducted in an Indian setting. Bibliometric indicators assessed publication trends, document types, journals, authorship, institutional productivity, and state-wise contributions. Network-based bibliometric visualizations were generated using VOSviewer.Results A total of 860 publications were identified, showing a steady increase in research output with peak productivity in 2025 (n = 221). Maharashtra and Delhi were the leading contributors, and the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences was the most productive institution. Original research articles accounted for 69.5% of publications. Emerging themes included robotic-assisted surgery, AI-based modeling, and advanced rehabilitation. International collaboration was observed in 24.18% of studies, mainly with the UK and USA.Conclusion Indian TKA research has demonstrated substantial growth and increasing thematic maturity over the past five years, with a shift toward technology-driven and collaborative research. Strengthening national registries, encouraging multicentric collaboration, and expanding research beyond metropolitan centers are essential to sustain future impact.Trial registration Not applicable.
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