@article{article_1894721, title={TOP 50 ARTICLES ON DISCOID MENISCUS MANAGEMENT: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS}, journal={Journal of Baltalimanı}, volume={2}, pages={26–30}, year={2026}, DOI={10.5281/zenodo.19067033}, url={https://izlik.org/JA27NE53ZT}, author={Akkaya, Mesut}, keywords={Diskoid menisküs, Bibliyometrik analiz, Atıf analizi, Menisküs cerrahisi.}, abstract={<p>Objective: This study aims to determine the scientific evolution, global trends, and research focus in the field by analyzing the top 50 articles with the highest impact in the discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) literature using bibliometric methods. Method: In March 2025, a comprehensive search was conducted using the Web of Science (WoS) database with the keywords “meniscus” and “discoid.” From the studies ranked by citation count, the 50 most highly cited articles related to DLM diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis were selected. The articles were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively in terms of parameters such as publication year, journal, author, country, study design, and level of evidence. VOSviewer software was used for bibliometric visualization. Results: The 50 articles reviewed were published between 1981 and 2022, with an average citation count of 103.5 per article. The United States (n=27) maintained its global leadership in terms of the highest number of publications and citations, while South Korea and Japan demonstrated a strong academic impact reflecting East Asia’s clinical experience. Arthroscopy (n=8) was identified as the most productive journal. At the individual level, Hashimoto Y. and Nakamura H. stand out with their studies (1). When examining the levels of evidence, Level IV studies (50%) were predominant, but it was observed that the literature has evolved towards higher methodological standards in recent years. Conclusion: The DLM literature has shown significant progress from case series to evidence-based surgical algorithms. Current research focuses on surgical techniques and postoperative complications (such as OCD development), but biomechanical and basic science studies remain insufficient. This study provides a strategic roadmap for researchers, identifying knowledge gaps in DLM management. </p>}, number={1}