The top 100 classic papers in lumbar spine surgery.

摘要: Study Design. Bibliometric review of the literature. Objective. To analyze and quantify most frequently cited papers in lumbar spine surgery to measure their impact on entire Summary Background Data. Lumbar is a dynamic complex fi eld. Basic science clinical research remain paramount understanding advancing While new literature published at increasing rates, few studies make long-lasting impacts. Methods. The Thomson Reuters Web Knowledge was searched for citations all relevant surgery. number citations, authorship, year publication, journal country institution were recorded each paper. Results. paper found be classic from 1990 by Boden et al that described magnetic resonance imaging ndings individuals without back pain, sciatica, neurogenic claudication showing spinal stenosis herniated discs can incidentally when scanning patients. second study similarly showed asymptomatic patients who underwent had pathology. third 2000 publication Fairbank Pynsent reviewing Oswestry Disability Index, outcome-measure questionnaire commonly used evaluate low pain. majority originate United States (n = 58), Spine 63). Most 1990s 49), 3 common topics biomechanics, disc degeneration. Conclusion. This report identifi es top 100 acknowledges those have