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The Worldwide Influence of Social Media on Cervical Spine Literature

Conor P. Lynch, Elliot D.K Cha, Kevin C. Jacob, Madhav R. Patel, Nathaniel W. Jenkins, James M. Parrish, Caroline N. Jadczak, Shruthi Mohan, Cara E. Geoghegan and Kern Singh
International Journal of Spine Surgery April 2022, 16 (2) 264-271; DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8213
Conor P. Lynch
1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Elliot D.K Cha
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Kevin C. Jacob
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Madhav R. Patel
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Nathaniel W. Jenkins
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James M. Parrish
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Caroline N. Jadczak
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Shruthi Mohan
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Cara E. Geoghegan
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Kern Singh
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    Worldwide number of unique cervical spine tweets by country.

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    Table 1

    The top 10 journals contributing cervical spine literature with mean ± SD bibliometric values.

    Journal/Collection TitleArticles, % (n)Altmetric ScoreNews MentionsPolicy MentionsPatent MentionsTwitter MentionsFacebook MentionsNumber of Mendeley ReadersNumber of Dimensions Citations
    Spine 12.3% (637)8.8 ± 65.50.7 ± 4.80.0 ± 0.20.0 ± 0.25.8 ± 56.60.6 ± 5.830.0 ± 24.520.2 ± 25.2
    European Spine Journal 7.7% (398)2.4 ± 6.20.1 ± 0.80.0 ± 0.10.0 ± 0.12.3 ± 4.40.5 ± 1.923.6 ± 22.911.2 ± 15.6
    The Spine Journal 6.7% (348)4.9 ± 22.40.4 ± 2.70.0 ± 0.10.0 ± 0.03.9 ± 13.80.2 ± 0.924.8 ± 31.79.9 ± 17.6
    Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine 4.6% (239)11.3 ± 53.41.1 ± 7.20.0 ± 0.20.1 ± 1.96.3 ± 10.50.8 ± 1.428.0 ± 29.117.8 ± 33.0
    Global Spine Journal 3.1% (161)2.4 ± 2.50.0 ± 0.00.0 ± 0.00.0 ± 0.03.8 ± 5.20.4 ± 0.917.5 ± 17.26.4 ± 8.5
    Clinical Spine Surgery 2.8% (144)3.0 ± 3.40.2 ± 0.50.0 ± 0.00.0 ± 0.03.0 ± 2.10.6 ± 0.813.7 ± 13.45.6 ± 8.4
    Contemporary Spine Surgery 0.6% (32)1.0 ± 0.00.0 ± 0.00.0 ± 0.00.0 ± 0.02.0 ± 0.91.1 ± 1.01.4 ± 2.60.3 ± 1.1
    Asian Spine Journal 0.5% (25)1.6 ± 2.40.1 ± 0.30.0 ± 0.20.0 ± 0.00.6 ± 1.20.2 ± 0.514.5 ± 14.97.2 ± 8.1
    Journal of Manipulative & Physiological 0.5% (25)5.8 ± 10.10.0 ± 0.00.0 ± 0.00.0 ± 0.05.7 ± 10.82.9 ± 8.361.3 ± 58.49.8 ± 12.8
    World Neurosurgery 0.5% (25)1.5 ± 1.90.1 ± 0.30.0 ± 0.20.0 ± 0.00.9 ± 0.90.1 ± 0.418.0 ± 14.88.6 ± 14.3
    Overall100% (3712)5.5 ± 35.30.3 ± 3.30.0 ± 0.20.0 ± 0.54.4 ± 26.90.5 ± 2.924.5 ± 32.510.5 ± 18.9
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    Table 2

    Top 25 cervical spine literature ranked by Altmetric Attention Score (AAS).

    RankAASAuthorsTitleJournal or BookYearDOI
    11510Nakashima H, Yukawa Y, Suda K, Yamagata M, Ueta T, Kato FAbnormal findings on magnetic resonance images of the cervical spines in 1211 asymptomatic subjectsSpine 201510.1097/brs.0000000000000775
    2688Page PS, Wei Z, Brooks NPMotorcycle helmets and cervical spine injuries: a 5year experience at a Level one trauma centerJournal of Neurosurgery: Spine 201810.3171/2017.7.spine17540
    3564Mai HT, Burgmeier RJ, Mitchell SM, et alDoes the level of cervical disc herniation surgery affect performance-based outcomes in national football league athletes?Spine 201610.1097/brs.0000000000001868
    4409Gornet MF, Lanman TH, Burkus JK, et alCervical disc arthroplasty with the Prestige LP disc vs anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, at two levels: results of a prospective, multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial at 24 monthsJournal of Neurosurgery: Spine 201710.3171/2016.10.spine16264
    5406Burkus JKEarly outcomes of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion using a porous PEEK interbody fusion deviceJournal of Neurosurgery: Spine 201810.4172/2325–9701.1000295
    6398Radcliff K, Davis RJ, Hisey MS, et alLong-term evaluation of cervical disc arthroplasty with the mobi-c© cervical disc: a randomized, prospective, multicenter clinical trial with seven-year follow-upInternational Journal of Spine Surgery 201710.14444/4031
    7387Sasso RC, Phillips FM, Guyer RD, et alM6-C artificial cervical disc: two-year follow-up at five IDE investigation centersSpine Journal 201710.1016 /j.spinee.2017.07.151
    8381Siemionow KB, Glowka P, Blok RJ, et alPerioperative complications in patients treated with posterior cervical fusion and bilateral cagesJournal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine 201710.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_61_17
    9378Bou Monsef JN, Siemionow KB.Multilevel cervical laminectomy and fusion with posterior cervical cagesJournal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine 201710.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_69_17
    10378Hansraj KKAssessment of stresses in the cervical spine caused by posture and position of the head.Surgical Technology International 2014
    11293Diebo BG, Challier V, Henry JK, et alPredicting cervical alignment required to maintain horizontal gaze based on global spinal alignmentSpine 201610.1097/brs.0000000000001698
    12218Benzel EC, Connolly PJ, edsNAThe Cervical Spine 2017NA
    13186Arnold PM, Sasso RC, Janssen ME, et alEfficacy of i-factor bone graft vs autograft in anterior cervical discectomy and fusionSpine 201610.1097/brs.0000000000001466
    14183Davis RJ, Kim KD, Hisey MS, et alCervical total disc replacement with the Mobi-C cervical artificial disc compared with anterior discectomy and fusion for treatment of 2-level symptomatic degenerative disc disease: a prospective, randomized, controlled multicenter clinical trialJournal of Neurosurgery: Spine 201310.3171/2013.6.spine12527
    15178Martin MJ, Bush LD, Inaba K, et al; WTA C-Spine Study GroupCervical spine evaluation and clearance in the intoxicated patientJournal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 201710.1097/ta.0000000000001650
    16161Khan AD, Liebscher SC, Reiser HC, et alClearing the cervical spine in patients with distracting injuriesJournal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 201910.1097/ta.0000000000002063
    17139Patel MB, Humble SS, Cullinane DC, et alCervical spine collar clearance in the obtunded adult blunt trauma patientJournal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 201510.1097/ta.0000000000000503
    18125Streifer M, Brown AM, Porfido T, Anderson EZ, Buckman JF, Esopenko C.The potential role of the cervical spine in sports-related concussion: clinical perspectives and considerations for risk reductionJournal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 201910.2519/jospt.2019.8582
    19124McAnany SJ, Rhee JM, Baird EO, et alObserved patterns of cervical radiculopathy: how often do they differ from a standard, “Netter diagram” distribution?Spine Journal 201910.1016 /j.spinee.2018.08.002
    20107Vanichkachorn J, Peppers T, Bullard D, Stanley SK, Linovitz RJ, Ryaby JTA prospective clinical and radiographic 12 month outcome study of patients undergoing single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for symptomatic cervical degenerative disc disease utilizing a novel viable allogeneic, cancellous, bone matrix (trinity evolution™) with a comparison to historical controlsEuropean Spine Journal 201610.1007 /s00586-016-4414-7
    21102Cuéllar JM, Lanman TH, Rasouli AThe safety of single and multilevel cervical total disc replacement in ambulatory surgery centersSpine 202010.1097/brs.0000000000003307
    2296Hutting N, Kerry R, Coppieters MW, Scholten-Peeters GGMConsiderations to improve the safety of cervical spine manual therapyMusculoskeletal Science and Practice 201810.1016 /j.msksp.2017.11.003
    2390Rose MK, Rosal LM, Gonzalez RP, et alClinical clearance of the cervical spine in patients with distracting injuries: It is time to dispel the myth.Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 201210.1097/ta.0b013e3182587634
    2486Luedtke K, May AStratifying migraine patients based on dynamic pain provocation over the upper cervical spineThe Journal of Headache and Pain 201710.1186 /s10194-017-0808-0
    2584Radcliff K, Coric D, Albert TFive-year clinical results of cervical total disc replacement compared with anterior discectomy and fusion for treatment of 2-level symptomatic degenerative disc disease: a prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter investigational device exemption clinical trialJournal of Neurosurgery: Spine 201610.3171/2015.12.spine15824
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