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Scientometric Analysis of Surgical Methods for Hip Fractures in the Elderly

1 Yozgat Bozok University
2 Ankara University Department of Healthcare Management

Abstract

Hip fractures in the elderly are a significant health problem that leads to increased morbidity and mortality rates and higher healthcare costs. This study aims to analyze the dynamics and structure of the scientific literature on surgical methods for hip fracture treatment using scientific metrics. The objectives include identifying the main themes in this field, investigating their relationships, and highlighting the most active research topics and important articles. A dataset of 9,162 articles published in the WOS database between 2010 and 2024 was analysed. The findings show a significant increase in publications on hip fractures in elderly patients since 2016, peaking at 827 articles in 2022. The emergence of nomogram-based prognostic models indicates that the personalized medicine approach is becoming widespread in assessing post-fracture mortality and complication risk. In addition, the relationships between nutrition, vitamin D, and osteoporosis highlight the multidimensional nature of fracture prevention strategies. A separate cluster created by the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the fragility of healthcare services during crises. Furthermore, it has been concluded that large-scale international data platforms, such as NOREPOS and CHANCES, have increased knowledge production in hip fracture epidemiology, and that similar collaborations are of strategic importance for countries like it is recommended that studies be conducted to determine the cost-effectiveness of surgical methods for hip fractures in the elderly and their economic burden on healthcare systems.

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How to Cite

Kutlu, G., & Akbulut, Y. (2025). Scientometric Analysis of Surgical Methods for Hip Fractures in the Elderly. International Journal of Active & Healthy Aging, 3(2), 120–128. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18022072

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