The Spinal Mouse as an instrument for analyzing spinal curvature: a bibliometric study
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https://doi.org/10.17267/2238-2704rpf.2025.e6288Keywords:
Posture, Spine, Thoracic Vertebrae, Bibliometrics, Outcome Assessment, Health CareAbstract
INTRODUCTION: Global concern about spinal health is increasing due to the growing number of young people affected by conditions such as scoliosis, hyperkyphosis, and hyperlordosis, which can lead to pain, stiffness, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To analyze global research trends related to the use of the Spinal Mouse in the evaluation of posture and spinal curvature using a bibliometric approach. METHOD: A bibliometric study was conducted based on documents indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, covering publications up to January 2025. The variables analyzed included year of publication, citation metrics, journals, authorship and collaboration patterns, and the countries and institutions with the highest scientific output. RESULTS: A total of 227 references were analyzed. Most of the publications on the Spinal Mouse were scientific articles, with an annual growth rate of 6.33% and a mean of 12.09 citations per document. Spain and Japan were the countries with the highest number of publications, although international collaboration was found to be limited. CONCLUSIONS: Interest in the Spinal Mouse is growing, particularly in the context of non-invasive assessment of posture and spinal alignment. Greater international collaboration is recommended to strengthen research in this area, as the device has shown potential due to its ease of use, accuracy, and applicability in both clinical and research settings.
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