The United States leads the global count of top-cited scientific publications in orthopedics and sports medicine with 616.92, followed by China at 248.28. China shows remarkable growth with a 33.46% increase over the previous year. The United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia round out the top five. Significant gains were seen in countries like Russia, Mexico, and Colombia, while countries like Norway and Israel experienced declines in top-cited publications.
Future trends include potential growth in emerging markets like Indonesia and Brazil, driven by increasing academic infrastructure and research collaboration. Expansion in innovation-driven economies such as China and India should also continue to influence the landscape significantly.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 616.92 | 2023 | +2.31% | +1.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 248.28 | 2023 | +19.62% | +33.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 174.3 | 2023 | +7.98% | +10.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 112.43 | 2023 | +14.2% | +15.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 98.3 | 2023 | +2.35% | +1.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 79.09 | 2023 | +4.84% | +15.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 67.87 | 2023 | +3.04% | +3.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 64.71 | 2023 | +5.45% | +14.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 63.5 | 2023 | +4.09% | +6.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 43.83 | 2023 | +2.46% | -0.27% | View data |
