Key research hotspots included postmenopausal osteoporosis, bone mineral density, and osteoclast differentiation, with emerging focus on RANKL's role beyond skeletal metabolism.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of RANKL research in osteoporotic fractures, highlighting key priorities for future investigation. This evidence concerns the gene TNFSF11 and postmenopausal osteoporosis.