The 50 most-cited publications in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures

Abstract

Introduction Citation analysis is a useful tool to understand the contributions publications make within their fields. As the use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) for proximal humerus fracture rapidly increases, it is vital to highlight influential literature that may inform readers of innovations and current trends within RTSA research. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the 50 most-cited publications related to RTSA for proximal humerus fracture. Methods The Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Database was searched using various Boolean searches. Author name, journal, study type, publication year, number of citations, level of evidence, and geographical origin were recorded for each publication. Results Included publications accumulated 4702 total citations with the most-cited article achieving 627 citations. Most studies were of level IV (28) and level III (17) evidence. Case series (29) and cohort studies (15) dominated this list. Authors from the United States (16) produced the most publications, followed by France (11) and Germany (8). Discussion Case series and cohort studies composed much of this analysis. As RTSA for fracture continues to evolve, studies of higher evidence may replace the publications reviewed in this analysis.