Abstract: Objective To systematically review relevant literatures in the field of orthopedic teaching research in the past decade, analyze the current research status and hotspots, and provide reference for the cultivation of high-quality orthopedic teaching talents and future orthopedic teaching reforms. Methods The bibliometric research method was used to analyze the annual publication volume, authors, affiliations, published journals, research topics, and fund support of literatures related to orthopedic teaching and research collected on China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, and Weipu Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2023. Results A total of 1 569 literatures were included in the study, and the overall annual publication volume showed a fluctuating upward trend. The high-publication authors were mainly LIU Rui, GUAN Jianzhong, ZHEN Zhilong, and so on. The high-publication affiliations included Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Affiliated Chaoyang Hospital of Capital Medical University, and so on. The studies focused on orthopedic clinical teaching, problem-based learning(PBL)/clinical case-based learning(CBL), 3D printing, orthopedic nursing teaching, standardized training for resident physicians, flipped classrooms, and so on. Conclusions In the past decade, the annual publication volume of relevant literatures in the field of orthopedic teaching and research has shown an overall fluctuating upward trend. The high-publication authors are relatively concentrated, and the main publishing affiliations are affiliated hospitals of various medical colleges. However, there is a lack of close cooperation between different affiliations. Based on the focus on traditional teaching methods, research hotspots should further focus on the transformation of orthopedic teaching methods driven by advanced technology.

Key words: bibliometrics, orthopedic teaching, research hotspots, visual analysis