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ABSTRACT
Orthopedic diseases and injuries represent a significant global health burden requiring
innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Nanoscience and nanotechnology represent
an expanding field of research that includes structures, devices, and systems that have new
properties and functions due to the arrangement of their atoms on the scale of 1-100 nm.
Nanotechnology offers a wide range of new applications, in particular the use of nanomaterials
as scaffolds to provide a more positive interaction between orthopedic implants and natural
bone. Commercial applications of nanotechnology in various fields, including physics,
materials science, chemistry, biology, computer science, and engineering, emerged in the early
2000s. Recent applications, especially in cancer treatment, have shown promising results. This
study aims to provide an overview of the published literature in the field of orthopedics using
nanotechnology.
In this bibliometric study, the Web of Science online database was scanned in English with the
keywords 'Nanomedicine* (Topic) OR nanotech* (Topic). Literature published until December
3, 2023 was accessed. A search was performed specifically for 'Orthopaedics' or 'Bone Diseases'
or Sports Science (Citation Subjects)'.
A total of 227 publications were reached. 138 (60,793%) of these publications were research
articles. 77 compilations (33.480%), 7 each of book chapters and conference proceedings
(3.084%), 4 editorials and one each of other types of publications such as corrections, meeting
summaries and news were accessed. This literature was created by 1207 researchers from 43
countries.
When publications in the scientific literature are examined, the distribution of publications
among countries is as follows: The People's Republic of China made the highest contribution,
providing 38,767% of the total 227 records. The United States ranked second with 46
publications (20.264%). Italy ranked third with 26 publications (11.454%). India ranked fourth
with 23 publications (10.132%), Spain ranked fifth with 9 publications (3.965%), and Australia,
Saudi Arabia and Canada contributed 8 publications (3.524%) each (Figure 1).
The distribution summary by publication years is as follows: 2021 stood out as the year with
the most publications, accounting for 19.383% of the total 227 records. Then, 2022 ranks second
with 38 publications (16,740%), and 2020 ranks third with 32 publications (14,097%).
The distribution of these publications according to their subjects was as follows: 79 publications
on Osteoarthritis (34.802%), publications on Bisphosphonates (20.264%), 32 publications on
Osteoclasts (14.097%), 12 publications on total arthroplasty (5.286%), 12 publications on
Osteoporosis (% 5.286), 11 publications on Achilles tendon (4.846%), 6 publications on
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (1.34.440) (2.643%), 6 publications on Vitamin D (2.643%), 4
publications on Intramedullary Nailing (1.762%), Osteonecrosis 3 publications on the subject
(1.322%), 2 publications on Muscle Damage (0.881%), 2 publications on Lactate Threshold
(0.881%), Acute Mountain Disease, Hip Fracture, Ankle, Magnesium, Hypophosphatasia and
Primary Hyperparathyroidism (1.80.348). One publication each (0.441%) was found.
Nanotechnology has the capacity to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic
surgery. This assessment shows that China maintains its leading role in the scientific field and
makes a significant scientific contribution globally. In addition, this literature has started to
form for nearly 20 years, and the number of publications has increased in recent years.
Key Words: Nanotechnology, Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery