Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a visual analysis of current status and emerging trends

• Global research on osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures has grown steadily, with China leading in publication output and Soochow University as the top institution. • The journal Spine holds the highest citation impact, while European Spine Journal publishes the most articles in this field. • Research focus has evolved from minimally invasive techniques (vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty) to broader aspects including surgical vs. nonoperative management, safety, and risk factors. • Bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer reveals emerging trends and influential works, guiding future research directions.