European Spine Journal

Aims & Scope

"European Spine Journal" is a publication founded in response to the increasing trend toward specialization in spinal surgery and spinal pathology in general.

The Journal is devoted to all spine related disciplines, including functional and surgical anatomy of the spine, biomechanics and pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and neurology, surgery and outcomes.

The aim of "European Spine Journal" is to support the further development of highly innovative spine treatments including but not restricted to surgery and to provide an integrated and balanced view of diagnostic, research and treatment procedures as well as outcomes that will enhance effective collaboration among specialists worldwide.

The “European Spine Journal” also participates in education by means of videos, interactive meetings and the endorsement of educative efforts.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.076

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	173

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4271

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3961

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Chapter 4 European guidelines for the management of chronic nonspecific low back pain

  Citation: 1888

  Authors: O., J. I., C., J., J., F., A. F., S., J. B., H., G.

• A comprehensive classification of thoracic and lumbar injuries

  Citation: 1575

  Authors: F., M., S. D., J., S.

• Pelvic incidence: a fundamental pelvic parameter for three-dimensional regulation of spinal sagittal curves

  Citation: 1453

  Authors: J., G., C., J.

• Scaffolding in tissue engineering: general approaches and tissue-specific considerations

  Citation: 1364

  Authors: B. P., K. W.

• Clinical practice guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care: an updated overview

  Citation: 1127

  Authors: Crystian B., Chris G., Rafael Z., Adrian C., Chung-Wei Christine, Jean-François, Maurits, Bart W.

• Osteoinduction, osteoconduction and osseointegration

  Citation: 1088

  Authors: Albrektsson, Johansson

• An updated overview of clinical guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care

  Citation: 985

  Authors: Bart W., Maurits, Chung-Wei Christine, Luciana G., James, Chris

• Pain assessment

  Citation: 930

  Authors: Mathias, Achim

• Chapter 3 European guidelines for the management of acute nonspecific low back pain in primary care

  Citation: 926

  Authors: Maurits, Annette, Trudy, Alan, Maria Teresa Gil, Allen, Bart, Even, Antti

• The prevalence of neck pain in the world population: a systematic critical review of the literature

  Citation: 847

  Authors: René, Kirsten Ohm, Jan

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