Global map of tennis elbow literature A bibliometric analysis supported with statistical methods
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The study aimed to evaluate global trends by analysing bibliometric data on tennis elbow research indexed in the Web of Science (WOS) and to test the significance of bibliometric trends with statistical methods. The study design followed the BIBLIO checklist protocol to ensure high reporting quality. The WOS database was used to obtain bibliometric data, and 895 research articles meeting the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Bibliometric results were reported with figures, while the statistical significance of the data was assessed using Mann–Kendall trend analysis and Chi-square goodness-of-fit test. Research trends were analysed using Bradford's Law, Lotka's Law, thematic mapping, and factor analysis. There was a statistically significant increase in tennis elbow research over the years (τ = 0.83, p = .01). Baker CL had the most studies compared to the other authors (χ² = 2.74; df = 9; p = .97). The most commonly used keywords were "pain," "management," and "tennis elbow." The factor analysis showed a clear divide between treatment methods and epidemiological studies. The results highlighted a research gap in connecting risk factors with disease prevalence and assessing the effectiveness of specific treatments. Also, the thematic map revealed that studies on tennis elbow have primarily focused on pain management, while surgical treatment and clinical trials remain underexplored. In conclusion, tennis elbow has been extensively researched in the literature for 40 years. Although pain management is the focus, many research gaps must be developed. Current findings may be guiding for field professionals and practitioners.
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