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JOR Spine

JOR Spine is a fully open access journal established by the Orthopaedic Research Society. It serves the spine research community with a focus on basic and translational orthopaedic research of the spine.

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Subject Orthopedics
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2572-1143
eISSN 2572-1143
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $2,730 USD / £2,100 GBP / €2,510 EUR; Society members receive 20% off the full APC.

Submission Instructions

JOR Spine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Required. The cover letter must state the research questions.
Abstract Required. Up to 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must include Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, and Figure Legends sections. A title page must include the article title, author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact details, running title, and an author contributions statement, and the manuscript must include a labeled Statement of Clinical Significance if applicable and provide at least four keywords on the title page.
References References must use a consistent style.
Figures & Tables Appendices must be submitted separately, and figures must be included as separate files or in a single PDF, Word document, or LaTeX suite. Tables must be cited in the text in order, figure files must be named only with the word figure and the appropriate number, one figure must be submitted per file, and figure legends must use Arabic numerals, follow the order of appearance, and explain abbreviations or symbols.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the research questions.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must contain Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, and Figure Legends sections. The title page must include the article title, author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact details, running title, and an author contributions statement, and the manuscript must include a labeled Statement of Clinical Significance if applicable, plus an AI use and verification description in Methods if AI was involved in the study and an AI disclosure statement if AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use a consistent style.
Figures & Tables Appendices must be submitted separately, and figures must be included as separate files or in a single PDF, Word document, or LaTeX suite. Tables must be cited in the text in order, figure legends or captions must use Arabic numerals and follow figure order, and figure legends or captions must explain any abbreviations or symbols appearing in the figure.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Required. The cover letter must state the research questions.
Abstract Required. Up to 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must contain Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, and Figure Legends. The title page must include the article title, author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact details, running title, and an author contributions statement, and the manuscript should include up to 5 keywords and a labeled Statement of Clinical Significance if applicable.
References References must use a consistent style.
Figures & Tables Appendices must be submitted separately, and tables must be cited in the text in order. Figure legends or captions must use Arabic numerals, follow the order of appearance in the manuscript, and explain any abbreviations or symbols in the figure.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state the research questions.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript The title page must include the article title, author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact details, running title, and an author contributions statement, and the manuscript must include an unstructured abstract of up to 250 words, a labeled Statement of Clinical Significance if applicable, at least four keywords on the title page, and an AI disclosure statement if AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use a consistent style.
Figures & Tables Appendices must be submitted separately, and figures must be included as separate files or in a single PDF, Word document, or LaTeX suite. Tables must be cited in the text in order, figure legends must use Arabic numerals and follow figure order, and figure files must be named only with the word figure and the appropriate number.
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Recent Publications

Explainable Supervised Learning Classification Model Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging Predicts Postoperative Outcomes in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Preliminary Study

Yifei Peng, Zixuan Zhang, Zhikun Zhang, Kaiyi Shi, Ruoyu Wang, Yue Liu, Li Zhang

10.1002/jsp2.70197
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Quantitative Disk and Metabolic Bone PET ‐ MRI for Understanding Disk‐Endplate Crosstalk in Degeneration of the Lumbar Spine

Virginie Kreutzinger, Katharina Ziegeler, Misung Han, Cynthia T. Chin, Rupsa Bhattacharjee, Isabelle Remick, Emma Bahroos, Sharmila Majumdar

10.1002/jsp2.70188
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Uncertainty Quantification of Central Canal Stenosis Deep Learning Classifier From Lumbar Sagittal T2 ‐Weighted MRI

Adriana Brenzikofer, Maria Monzon, Fabio Galbusera, Zina‐Mary Manjaly, Andrea Cina, Catherine R. Jutzeler

10.1002/jsp2.70184
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Application of Statistical Shape Models to Standard Lumbar MRI for Stenosis Treatment Stratification: Severe Versus Normal Stenosis

Mary H. Foltz, Alexandra Seidenstein, Wesley M. Durand, Amit Jain, Jill M. Middendorf

10.1002/jsp2.70189
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Platelet‐Rich Fibrin Induces New Bone Formation to Promote Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion of Spine in Rabbits

Weijian Wang, Jiaqi Li, Han Wu, Sidong Yang, Shaorong Li, Wei Zhang

10.1002/jsp2.70179
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision: median 7 days; submission to acceptance: median 144 days; acceptance to publication: median 22 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A brief cover letter is required. It should state research questions, and transferred manuscripts should include responses to prior reviews. Preprints must be disclosed in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Accepted and published articles are subject to an APC of $2,730 USD / £2,100 GBP / €2,510 EUR. Society members receive 20% off the full APC. No submission fees or page charges are charged.

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Research Topics

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Medical Imaging and Analysis Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Tendon Structure and Treatment Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology Bone health and osteoporosis research Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Bone Tissue Engineering Materials Shoulder Injury and Treatment Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Connective tissue disorders research Spinal Hematomas and Complications Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Spinal Cord Injury Research TGF-β signaling in diseases Bone and Joint Diseases

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