Anatomy-related risk factors for the subsidence of titanium mesh cage in cervical reconstruction after one-level corpectomy.

To clarify anatomy-related risk factors in the cervical spine with subsidence of titanium mesh cage (TMC) after one-level cervical corpectomy and fusion, we have assessed the radiological examinations and clinical outcomes for 236 patients. All the patients were underwent one-level corpectomy and TMC fusion between August 2003 and March 2006. The effects of the cervical posture, segmental curvature and endplate gradient on the postoperative phenomenon for these patients were evaluated.

Worldwide productivity in the field of foot and ankle research from 2009-2013: a bibliometric analysis of highly cited journals.

Background: Significant growth has been observed in the field of foot and ankle research in recent years. However, bibliometric studies concerning the quantity and quality of articles published in foot and ankle journals are scarce. This study aimed to reveal the characteristics of national productivity in the field of foot and ankle research and to provide a general picture of foot and ankle research for surgeons and researchers.

Worldwide Research Productivity in the Field of Arthroscopy: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the quantity and quality of articles from different countries involving arthroscopy to investigate the characteristics of worldwide research productivity.

Methods: Web of Science was searched for arthroscopy articles published between 1999 and 2013. The numbers of articles and citations were analyzed to assess the contributions of different countries.