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Overview

Spine is a renowned peer-reviewed medical journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of spinal disorders. With a multidisciplinary approach, it publishes cutting-edge research, clinical studies, and expert opinions on topics like spinal surgery, biomechanics, imaging, and rehabilitation. Spine serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students seeking the latest advancements in spinal health and patient care.

Details

Details

Abbr. Spine (Phila Pa 1976)

Start 1976

End Continuing

Frequency Semimonthly

p-ISSN 0362-2436

e-ISSN 1528-1159

Country United States

Language English

Specialty Orthopedics

Metrics

Metrics

h-index / Ranks: 223 292

SJR / Ranks: 2758 1221

CiteScore / Ranks: 4133 5.70

JIF / Ranks: 3481 3.0

Recent Articles

1.

Perioperative Safety of Lumbar Decompression Surgery Performed Under Continuous Low-Dose Aspirin Administration

Takaoka H, Takano K, Matsushige O, Ohtori S

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40085473

Study Design: Retrospective clinical analysis. Objective: To investigate the changes in perioperative bleeding and overall safety associated with the use of low-dose aspirin (LDA) in spinal surgery. Summary Of Background...

2.

Long-Term Reoperation Rates After Single-Level Lumbar Discectomy: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Etigunta S, Liu A, Gausper A, Chan V, Scheer J, Perry T, et al.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40085443

Study Design: Retrospective Cohort Study. Objective: This study aims to evaluate reoperation rates following single-level lumbar discectomy. Summary Of Background Data: Reoperation rates following single-level lumbar discectomy are debated, with...

3.

The Application of 3D-Printed Microporous Laminae in Kyphosis Correction Surgery for Ankylosing Spondylitis: Minimum Two-Year Follow-Up

Li C, Li H, Meng X, Xu B, Zhao Y, Qi L, et al.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40085440

Study Design: A retrospective study. Objective: This study designed an innovative 3D-printed microporous lamina and aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness in kyphosis correction surgery for patients with ankylosing...

4.

MIS-TLIF Achieves Comparable Outcomes in Challenging Spondylolisthesis Cases: Radiographic Difficulty Assessed with a Novel Grading System

Asada T, Boddapati V, Omurzakov A, Tuma O, Araghi K, Subramanian T, et al.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40085208

Study Design: Retrospective analysis. Objective: To compare clinical outcomes of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) among patients with different radiographical difficult spondylolisthesis. Summary Of Background Context: High-grade vertebral...

5.

Response to 'Letter to the Editor: Single-Position Prone Lateral Interbody Fusion is Associated with Improved Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes at One Year compared to Single-Position Lateral Interbody Fusion": A Single Institution Experience

Yung A, Onafowokan O, Fisher M, Cottrill E, Prado I, Ivasyk I, et al.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40085165

No abstract available.

6.

Impact of Single-Level Minimally Invasive Versus Open L4-L5 and L5-S1 Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion on Postoperative Distal and Lumbar Lordosis

Hirase T, Vaishnav A, Zhang J, Bay A, Kim E, Fourman M, et al.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40085161

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: To compare distal lordosis (DL) and lumbar lordosis (LL) generated by single-level minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) and open TLIF at L4-L5...

7.

Predicting Postoperative Neurological Outcomes in Metastatic Spinal Tumor Surgery Using Machine Learning

Maki S, Shiratani Y, Orita S, Suzuki A, Tamai K, Shimizu T, et al.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40085125

Study Design: Retrospective analysis of data collected across multiple centers. Objective: To develop machine learning models for predicting neurological outcomes one month postoperatively in patients with metastatic spinal tumors undergoing...

8.

Impact of Condoliase on Health-Related Quality of Life in Participants with Radicular Leg Pain Associated with Lumbar Disc Herniation: Results From a United States Phase 3 Clinical Trial

Macadaeg K, Kim K, Gupta P, Rivera J, Patel A, Chauhan K, et al.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40066868

Study Design: An exploratory analysis of a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, phase 3 study. Objective: To evaluate the impact of SI-6603 (condoliase) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL)-related outcomes in patients...

9.

Revisiting the Treatment Algorithm for Atlantoaxial Dislocation after 10 Years: A Multi-center Study with Mid-to-long-term Follow-up

Xu N, Tian Y, Zhao H, Chu H, Li F, Wang B, et al.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40066798

Study Design: A multi-center retrospective cohort study. Objective: To overcome the limitations of former single-center strategy studies, an updated classification guiding surgical management of Atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) is proposed in...

10.

Impact of Short-term Perioperative Steroid Administration on Outcomes of 1- and 2-Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Nishizawa M, Glassman S, Djurasovic M, Crawford 3rd C, Gum J, Dimar 2nd J, et al.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976) . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40066796

Study Design: Retrospective observational cohort. Objective: To assess the impact of short-term perioperative use of systemic steroids on the surgical outcomes of one- to two-level transforaminal lumbar fusion (TLIF), with...