The failure of orthopedic implants can significantly impact patients physiologically, psychologically, and economically. A bibliometric study of the field of surface modification for antimicrobial purposes in orthopedic implants provides insights into its developmental trajectory and offers valuable predictions for future advancements, thus playing a pivotal role in guiding research in this domain. Relevant publications on surface modification for antimicrobial purposes in orthopedic implants published between 2014 and 2024 were selected from the Web of Science (Core Collection) dataset and analyzed using VOSviewer and Citespace. The analysis encompassed 725 articles. Over the past decade, there has been a steady increase in the number of publications related to surface modification for antimicrobial purposes in orthopedic implants, with China emerging as the primary contributor. Novel antimicrobial materials development, osteogenesis, and angiogenesis have become focal areas of research interest in this domain. Surface modification for antimicrobial purposes in orthopedic implants garners increasing attention. Research in this field is anticipated to expand, with future focus likely to revolve around novel material applications, repair outcomes, and underlying mechanisms.
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Infection is a major contributing factor to the failure of orthopedic implants. A bibliometric study of the field of surface modification for antimicrobial purposes in orthopedic implants provides insights into its developmental trajectory and offers valuable predictions for future advancements, thus playing a pivotal role in guiding research in this domain.
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