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Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions

Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions is a research topic within Rheumatology. Science Explorer counts 6.9k research works in it since 1950. 12.4% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the topic of heterotopic ossification, particularly in the context of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). It covers various aspects including the role of BMP type I receptor mutations, progenitor cells, pathophysiology, prevention strategies, and the impact of traumatic injuries. Additionally, it explores the use of radiation therapy as a prophylactic measure.

  • Heterotopic Ossification
  • Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
  • BMP Type I Receptor
  • ACVR1 Mutation
  • Progenitor Cells
  • Inhibition
  • Pathophysiology
  • Prevention
  • Traumatic Injury
  • Radiation Therapy
Research works
6.9k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
856
per year above
Top-10% rate
12.4%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
+20%
the tick is no change

This ranks research output and citation impact. It says nothing about the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.

Which countries lead Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions research?

By volume, the United States and China publish the most (268 and 208 works in 2022–2025).

By volume, 2022–2025

  1. 1 United States 268 works
  2. 2 China 208 works
  3. 3 India 89 works
  4. 4 Japan 78 works
  5. 5 United Kingdom 47 works
  6. 6 Germany 47 works
  7. 7 Italy 36 works
  8. 8 France 33 works
  9. 9 Spain 31 works
  10. 10 South Korea 30 works

How concentrated that is

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United States: 31.0%China: 24.0%India: 10.2%Japan: 9.0%6 others listed: 25.9%31%largest
United States268 · 31.0%China208 · 24.0%India89 · 10.2%Japan78 · 9.0%6 others listed224 · 25.9%

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Which institutions lead Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions research?

By volume in 2022–2025, Peking University publishes the most Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions research, followed by University of Pennsylvania and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Where is Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions research done?

The largest centres of Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Shanghai (China), Tokyo (Japan) and London (United Kingdom).

Largest cities, 2022–2025

  1. 1 Beijing China 32 works
  2. 2 Shanghai China 23 works
  3. 3 Tokyo Japan 16 works
  4. 4 London United Kingdom 14 works
  5. 5 Philadelphia United States 14 works
  6. 6 Chengdu China 13 works
  7. 7 Paris France 13 works
  8. 8 Boston United States 12 works
  9. 9 Seoul South Korea 11 works
  10. 10 Guangzhou China 11 works
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Is Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions research growing?

Output in 2018–2022 was 20% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions.

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