摘要
Objective:To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric and knowledge network analysis of musculoskeletal ultrasound(MSK US)research from 2005 to 2025,with a focus on publication trends,influential authors,institutions,and thematic hotspots.Methods:Articles related to MSK US were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection using the search strategy TS=(“musculoskeletal ultrasound”OR“MSK ultrasound”OR“musculoskeletal ultrasonography”)AND(tendon OR ligament).Eligible studies included English-language original research and review articles published between 2005 and 2025.Bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer to evaluate publication trends,co-citation networks,author collaborations,institutional and country partnerships,and keyword co-occurrence.Results:A total of 570 articles(476 original research papers and 94 reviews)were included.The annual number of publications increased exponentially,peaking in 2020.Co-citation analysis identified Wakefield(2005),Naredo,and Filippucci as foundational contributors.Author collaboration networks highlighted a strong European core centered on Italy and Spain,while institutional and country analyses revealed a“Europe–North America”dual-center pattern with growing contributions from China.Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed three main research pillars:inflammatory arthropathies,sports-related injuries,and degenerative conditions,with emerging interest in advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence.Conclusion:T MSK US research has demonstrated sustained growth and diversification over the past two decades.Europe remains a traditional leader,but increasing output from North America and Asia reflects a shift toward global,multicenter collaboration.Future research should prioritize methodological standardization,integration of novel imaging technologies,and alignment with clinically meaningful outcomes to optimize diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility.
