Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine

Aims & Scope

For more than three decades, The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine has reflected the evolution of the field of spinal cord medicine.

From its inception as a newsletter for physicians striving to provide the best of care, JSCM has matured into an international journal that serves professionals from all disciplines—medicine, nursing, therapy, engineering, psychology and social work.

JSCM publishes articles encompassing the field of spinal cord medicine leading to excellence in practice, education, research, policy development, and academic administration.

It includes original research, reviews, clinical notes, case reports, technical perspectives, editorials, letters to the editor, commentaries, and abstracts of literature, dealing with the subject of spinal cord impairment.

The scope of the Journal includes: • Neuroplasticity and neuroregeneration • Outcomes measures and research • Assistive technology • Activity-based therapy • Care management • Surgical interventions • Translational research • Wound care • Quality of life issues • Pain management

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10799

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	687

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.539

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	81

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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

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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.

• International standards for neurological classification of spinal cord injury (Revised 2011)

  Citation: 1832

  Authors: Steven C., Stephen P., Fin, William, Daniel E., Amitabh, Mark, Linda, Andrei, M.J., Mary, William

• International Standards For Neurological Classification Of Spinal Cord Injury

  Citation: 596

  Authors: Ralph J., Tarcisio, Fin, Stephen P., William H., Daniel E., Michael, Lesley M., Michael

• Spinal tuberculosis: A review

  Citation: 529

  Authors: Ravindra Kumar, Dilip Singh

• Reference for the 2011 revision of the international standards for neurological classification of spinal cord injury

  Citation: 505

  Authors: Steven C., William, Fin, Stephen P., Mark, Mary, William, Daniel E., Amitabh, Linda, M. J., Andrei

• Safety and tolerance of the ReWalk^â„¢exoskeleton suit for ambulation by people with complete spinal cord injury: A pilot study

  Citation: 446

  Authors: Gabi, Harold, Manuel, Israel, Ayala, Alberto

• Assessment and management of acute spinal cord injury: From point of injury to rehabilitation

  Citation: 266

  Authors: Laureen D., Christopher S., Michael G.

• Olfactory Mucosa Autografts in Human Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Clinical Study

  Citation: 265

  Authors: Carlos, José, Pedro, Armando, Clara, Jean D.

• Bone Loss and Muscle Atrophy in Spinal Cord Injury: Epidemiology, Fracture Prediction, and Rehabilitation Strategies

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Lora, Neil

• A Review of the Neuropathology of Human Spinal Cord Injury with Emphasis on Special Features

  Citation: 240

  Authors: A. Byron

• Effects of spinal cord injury on body composition and metabolic profile – Part I

  Citation: 229

  Authors: Ashraf S., David R., James D., Refka K., Camilo, David R.

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