Hot topics and trends in adult Chiari malformation and basilar invagination: a bibliometric analysis [2005–2025]

Abstract Objective Malformations of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) have recently arisen as a focal point for research. Chiari malformation (CM) and basilar invagination (BI) are the most common CVJ malformations in adults. Conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of the relevant literature are essential to understand these conditions. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify and summarize published articles related to CM and BI, and to analyze and visualize current research top