Data Sheet 4_Global trends in cervical spondylosis research: a bibliometric analysis based on the Web of Science.zip

ObjectiveWe aim to analyze the development trends in cervical spondylosis research and guide future studies. Cervical spondylosis, a standard neck disorder characterized by pain, nerve compression, and spondylosis, is highly prevalent, particularly among older individuals, due to the extensive use of electronic devices. Since treatment options are limited and surgery is considered a last resort, it is crucial to explore the current research status and identify areas for further investigation.
MethodWe conducted a bibliometric analysis of academic articles on cervical spondylosis published between 1980 and 2022. The analysis involved utilizing the Web of Science database and employing R software and a VOS viewer.
ResultsOur analysis revealed that neurosciences and neurology were the primary research focus, with participation from 62 countries. China had the highest number of publications, while the USA received the most citations. The Rothman Institute emerged as the most cited institution in neck pain research. The journal “Spine” had the highest publication count. Among authors, Mummaneni P. V. was the most cited, and Liu H. had the highest number of publications. The keyword “Spine” was the most frequently used.
ConclusionOur bibliometric study summarized the current research status of cervical spondylosis. Further investigations are warranted in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, non-surgical interventions, and rehabilitation. Promising areas of interest include artificial cervical discs, gene therapy, and stem cell therapy. Our study provides a framework for enhancing cervical spondylosis’s diagnosis and treatment by addressing existing literature gaps.

研究目的 本研究旨在分析颈椎病（cervical spondylosis）领域的研究发展趋势，为后续相关研究提供指导。颈椎病作为一类以疼痛、神经受压及脊柱退行性变为特征的常见颈部疾病，受电子设备广泛普及的影响，其患病率居高不下，尤其在老年群体中更为突出。鉴于当前临床治疗手段有限，且手术常被视为最终补救方案，明晰该领域现有研究现状并明确待探索方向具有重要现实意义。
研究方法 本研究对1980年至2022年间发表的颈椎病相关学术论文开展文献计量分析，数据分析依托Web of Science数据库完成，并采用R软件与VOSviewer工具进行处理。
研究结果 本分析显示，神经科学与神经病学为该领域的核心研究方向，相关研究覆盖全球62个国家。中国的发文量位居全球首位，而美国的论文总被引频次最高。罗斯曼研究所（Rothman Institute）是颈痛研究领域被引次数最多的科研机构。期刊《Spine》的发文量排名第一。作者层面，Mummaneni P. V.的总被引频次最高，而Liu H.的发文量最多。高频关键词中，"Spine"出现频次最高。
研究结论 本文献计量研究系统梳理了颈椎病领域的现有研究现状。未来可在诊断、治疗、预防、非手术干预及康复等方向开展进一步研究。颇具应用前景的研究领域包括人工颈椎间盘、基因治疗与干细胞治疗。本研究通过填补现有文献空白，为优化颈椎病的诊疗方案提供了系统性研究框架。