Spine

Aims & Scope

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Recognized internationally as the leading journal in its field, Spine is an international, peer-reviewed, bi-weekly periodical that considers for publication original articles in the field of Spine.

It is the leading subspecialty journal for the treatment of spinal disorders.

Only original papers are considered for publication with the understanding that they are contributed solely to Spine.

The Journal does not publish articles reporting material that has been reported at length elsewhere.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.5
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.216

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	300

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3481

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3246

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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 Health Professions and 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.

• Guidelines for the Process of Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Self-Report Measures

  Citation: 9319

  Authors: Dorcas E., Claire, Francis, Marcos Bosi

• The Oswestry Disability Index

  Citation: 4214

  Authors: Jeremy C. T., Paul B.

• Magnetic Resonance Classification of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

  Citation: 3240

  Authors: Christian W. A., Alexander, Marco, Juerg, Norbert

• SF-36 Health Survey Update

  Citation: 3161

  Authors: John E.

• A Study of the Natural History of Back Pain

  Citation: 2660

  Authors: MARTIN, RICHARD

• The Three Column Spine and Its Significance in the Classification of Acute Thoracolumbar Spinal Injuries

  Citation: 2034

  Authors: FRANCIS

• Interpreting Change Scores for Pain and Functional Status in Low Back Pain

  Citation: 1616

  Authors: Raymond W. J. G., Rick A., P, Gordon, Peter, Michael, Lex M., Henrica C.

• The Impact of Positive Sagittal Balance in Adult Spinal Deformity

  Citation: 1567

  Authors: Steven D., Keith, John R., William, Sigurd, Frank

• The Roland–Morris Disability Questionnaire and the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire

  Citation: 1481

  Authors: Martin, Jeremy

• What is Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, and What Causes It?

  Citation: 1389

  Authors: Michael A., Peter J.

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