Scientific progress of hip replacement in long-lived and extreme long-lived individuals: a historical bibliometric analysis based on Scopus
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https://doi.org/10.29076/issn.2602-8360vol9iss16.2025pp92-101pKeywords:
hip replacement arthroplasty, individuals aged 80 and over, longevity, biomedical research, bibliometricsAbstract
Falls are a common occurrence among older adults and long-lived persons, and they represent one of the leading causes of disability and mortality in this population. In cases where the health phenotype of long-lived persons is favorable, the successful resolution of a hip fracture could restore healthy lifespan to extreme ages while maintaining adequate mobility. For this reason, an increase in the frequency of such surgeries is projected. However, the available evidence for this age group is presumed to be limited. The aim of this manuscript was to evaluate the scientific progress and research trends in hip replacement in long-lived and extremely long-lived individuals on a global scale. A cross-sectional bibliometric study was conducted, using Scopus as the data source. A total of 65 scientific documents were included, predominantly articles (80%; n=52), with an international collaboration rate of 3.07%. The United States was the most prolific country with the highest research impact. Upon analyzing the most frequently used keywords, it was found that hospital stay, periprosthetic fracture, and total hip replacement were the most common terms. In conclusion, this analysis revealed that research on hip replacement in long-lived and extremely long-lived individuals has shown slow growth compared to other medical disciplines within the same age group. These findings are useful for assessing and guiding future research directions related to orthopedic surgery in geriatrics and extreme longevity.
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