Global Spine Journal

Aims & Scope

Global Spine Journal (GSJ) is the official scientific publication of AOSpine.

GSJ now incorporates Evidence-Based Spine-Care Journal (EBSJ), (which was previously a separate AOSpine publication) as a special section in each issue.

A peer-reviewed journal, GSJ is devoted to the study and treatment of spinal disorders, including diagnosis, operative and non-operative treatment options, surgical techniques, and emerging research and clinical developments.

An Open Access journal that is published eight times a year, the journal is essential reading for all researchers and clinicians specializing in the spine.

GSJ is indexed in PubMedCentral and Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).

With a multi-disciplinary scope, GSJ features original research, reviews, commentaries, editorials, and technical reports in all spine fields.

The journal promotes communication among spine surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons across the globe by providing an integrated and balanced view of the clinical and basic science studies of spinal disorders.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science
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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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,650.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease: Estimating Global Incidence and Worldwide Volume

  Citation: 434

  Authors: Vijay M., Steven S., Abbas, Michael C., Roger, Erica, Kee B., Mark G.

• A Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Patients With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Recommendations for Patients With Mild, Moderate, and Severe Disease and Nonmyelopathic Patients With Evidence of Cord Compression

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Michael G., Lindsay A., K. Daniel, James W., Bizhan, Paul M., Darrel S., Anthony S., Simon, Robert, Kazuhiro, Joseph R., Julio C., James S., Langston T., Sukhvinder, Mark, Brian K., Allan R., James, Hiroaki, Narihito, John, Anoushka, Andrea C., Sumeet, Jefferson R., Albert, Jeffrey C.

• Fixed-Effect vs Random-Effects Models for Meta-Analysis: 3 Points to Consider

  Citation: 347

  Authors: Joseph R., Daniel C., Jens R.

• A Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Introduction, Rationale, and Scope

  Citation: 265

  Authors: Michael G., Lindsay A., Jefferson R., Brian K., Anthony S., Allan R., Gregory, James S.

• Current Diagnosis and Management of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Joshua, Vivek A., John C.

• The Role of the Vertebral End Plate in Low Back Pain

  Citation: 217

  Authors: J. C., A. J., E. C.

• Spinal Tuberculosis: Current Concepts

  Citation: 216

  Authors: S., Dilip Chand Raja, Ajoy Prasad, Rishi Mugesh

• Current Status of Adult Spinal Deformity

  Citation: 198

  Authors: J. A., D. O., C. A., M. A., H. L., L. F., T. L., J. S., V.

• A Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Spinal Cord Injury and Central Cord Syndrome: Recommendations on the Timing (≤24 Hours Versus >24 Hours) of Decompressive Surgery

  Citation: 194

  Authors: Michael G., Lindsay A., Jefferson R., Bizhan, Paul, Paul M., Darrel S., Anthony S., Kazuhiro, Joseph R., Julio C., Gregory, Langston T., Susan, Tara, Sukhvinder, Mark, Shekar, Ralph J., Allan R., Eric, Geno, James W., Hiroaki, Narihito, Katherine, Anoushka, Andrea C., Eve C., Alexander, Albert, James S.

• Inflammatory Mediators in Intervertebral Disk Degeneration and Discogenic Pain

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Karin, Lisbet