# The Top 100 Most Cited Articles on Anterolateral Ligament: A Bibliometric Analysis and Review

## TL;DR

This paper analyzes the 100 most cited articles on the anterolateral ligament to understand research trends and key contributors in the field.

## Contribution

The study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the most influential research on the anterolateral ligament.

## Key findings

- Most of the top 100 articles were published between 2015 and 2017, focusing on anatomy and biomechanics.
- The United States led in publications, followed by the UK, Brazil, France, and Belgium.
- Sonnery-Cottet was the most prolific and cited author with 21 articles and 2,421 citations.

## Abstract

Objectives
 To conduct a bibliometric analysis aimed at evaluating the 100 most frequently cited articles concerning the anterolateral ligament (ALL).

Methods
 A thorough search was executed using the Scopus database with the keyword “Anterolateral Ligament.” The analysis incorporated technical notes, systematic reviews focusing on clinical outcomes and/or complications, clinical studies, and foundational scientific articles (both cadaveric and biomechanical). Case reports or personal opinion articles were omitted from the review. The 100 articles with the highest citation counts were examined using the Bibliometrix R-package software, which evaluated total citations, study type, country of origin, journal of publication, affiliated institution, and most prolific authors.

Results
 The 100 articles accumulated 11,192 citations, ranging from 44 to 703 per article. Most articles (69) were published between 2015 and 2017, predominantly focusing on anatomical and biomechanical studies. The United States was the leading country of publication (29%), followed by the United Kingdom (15%), Brazil (14%), France (13%), and Belgium (8%). The top five journals were the American Journal of Sports Medicine (31%), Arthroscopy (17%), Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (17%), Arthroscopy Techniques (5%), and Skeletal Radiology (4%). The most prolific authors were Sonnery-Cottet (21), Helito (17), with Musahl, Saithna, and Thaunat each contributing 11 articles. Sonnery-Cottet had the highest citation count, with 2,421.

Conclusion
 The analysis reveals that research on the ALL is growing, with significant contributions in anatomy and biomechanics. However, further studies are needed to establish the best indications for reconstruction and optimal surgical techniques.

Objetivos
 Realizar uma análise bibliométrica visando avaliar os 100 artigos mais citados sobre o ligamento anterolateral (LAL).

Métodos
 Uma busca completa foi executada usando o banco de dados Scopus com a palavra-chave
anterolateral ligament
(ligamento anterolateral). A análise incorporou notas técnicas, revisões sistemáticas com foco em desfechos clínicos e/ou complicações, estudos clínicos e artigos científicos fundamentais (cadavéricos e biomecânicos). Relatos de caso ou opiniões pessoais foram omitidos da revisão. Os 100 artigos com os maiores números de citações foram examinados com o programa Bibliometrix R-package, que avaliou citações totais, tipo de estudo, país de origem, periódico de publicação, instituição afiliada e autores mais prolíficos.

Resultados
 Os 100 artigos acumularam 11.192 citações, variando de 44 a 703 por artigo. A maioria dos artigos (69) foi publicada entre 2015 e 2017, com foco predominante em estudos anatômicos e biomecânicos. Os Estados Unidos foram o principal país de publicação (29%), seguidos pelo Reino Unido (15%), Brasil (14%), França (13%) e Bélgica (8%). Os cinco principais periódicos foram o
American Journal of Sports Medicine
(31%),
Arthroscopy
(17%),
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
(17%),
Arthroscopy Techniques
(5%) e
Skeletal Radiology
(4%). Os autores mais prolíficos foram Sonnery-Cottet (21), Helito (17) e Musahl, Saithna e Thaunat contribuíram com 11 artigos cada. Sonnery-Cottet teve o maior número de citações, com 2.421.

Conclusão
 A análise revela que a pesquisa sobre o LAL está crescendo, com contribuições significativas em anatomia e biomecânica. No entanto, estudos adicionais são necessários para estabelecer as melhores indicações para a reconstrução e as técnicas cirúrgicas ideais.