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Journal of Neurosurgery Spine

Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine is a neurosurgery journal published by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons that features current and just-published articles in spine surgery and spinal disorders. The journal offers subscription options for individuals and provides journal alerts and RSS feeds.

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Subject Clinical Neurology, Surgery
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1547-5654
eISSN 1547-5646
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Individual subscription bundle: USD $392.00; JNS + Pediatrics + Spine 1-year subscription bundle: USD $636.00.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Neurosurgery Spine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Clinical Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 375 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 4000 words.
References References must not exceed 45.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must not exceed 8 in total.
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Laboratory Investigation

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 375 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 4000 words.
References References must not exceed 45.
Figures & Tables Total tables and figures must not exceed 8.
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Literature Review (Including Systematic Review)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 375 words.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 4000 words.
References References must not exceed 75.
Figures & Tables Total tables and figures combined must not exceed 8.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 500 words. Letter must comment on an article published in a JNSPG journal within the 12 months prior to submission.
References References must not exceed 10.
Figures & Tables Submission may include no more than 1 figure, 1 table, or 1 video. Tables and figures limits are combined totals, and tables divided into parts are counted as separate tables.
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Response

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 500 words. Response must comment on an article published in a JNSPG journal within the 12 months prior to submission.
References References must not exceed 10.
Figures & Tables Submission may include 1 figure or 1 table or 1 video.
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Recent Publications

Physical activity and patient-reported outcomes after decompressive endoscopic lumbar spine surgery

Sama Noroozi Gilandehi, Loay Shoubash, Jannik Leyendecker, Sanjay Konakondla, Osama Kashlan, Peter Derman, Albert E. Telfeian, Christoph P. Hofstetter, Mark A. Mahan

10.3171/2026.1.spine25926
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Risk factors for unplanned reoperation after the treatment of early-onset scoliosis with traditional dual growing rods combined with apical control techniques

Chenkai Li, Bingtai Han, Bingxu Li, Yang Yang, Guanfeng Lin, You Du, Yiwei Zhao, Haoran Zhang, Xiaohan Ye, Jianguo Zhang, Shengru Wang

10.3171/2026.1.spine251209
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Can patient-specific precontoured rod instrumentation reduce the rate of proximal junctional kyphosis for adult spinal deformity? A propensity score–matched analysis

Michael W. Fields, Joseph M. Lombardi, Nathan J. Lee, Gabriella Greisberg, Justin L. Reyes, Mark M. Herbert, Matan S. Malka, Cole Morrissette, Zeeshan M. Sardar, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman

10.3171/2026.1.spine251110
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Outside-in foraminal access for cervical dumbbell tumors: a surgical paradigm shift with technical insights and clinical outcomes

Hao Yan, Yun Liu, Han Lin, Long Wang, Bo Han, Li Yu, Xiao Wu, Ruichao Chai, Hui Qiao, Wenqing Jia, Yongzhi Wang

10.3171/2026.1.spine25944
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The "one-and-a-half" minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a single-center retrospective case series

Minaam Farooq, Ahmet Kartal, Chibuikem A. Ikwuegbuenyi, Mousa K. Hamad, Anthony Robayo, Evan Wang, Noel F. Manalil, Noah Willett, Andreas Kramer, Rodolfo Villalobos-Díaz, Ibrahim Hussain, Roger Härtl

10.3171/2026.1.spine251181
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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter required?

A revision cover letter template is provided. Authors are required to complete a submission checklist for each new submission and revision.

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What are the publication costs?

Individual subscription bundle: USD $392.00; JNS + Pediatrics + Spine 1-year subscription bundle: USD $636.00.

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Research Topics

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Management of metastatic bone disease Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations Spinal Cord Injury Research Spinal Hematomas and Complications Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases Medical Imaging and Analysis Anesthesia and Pain Management Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments Meningioma and schwannoma management

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