Research hotspots and development trends of spondylitis in the past 30 years: a bibliometric analysis.

Objective: With the growing emphasis on global health issues, spondylitis, a serious complication of brucellosis, has received increasing attention from researchers. This study employed bibliometric analysis to visually illustrate the scientific advancements and research trends in the field of spondylitis research, providing a scientific basis for public health prevention and control strategies.

Method: The data were sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection database, covering the period from January 1, 1984, to December 31, 2023.