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| European Spine Journal | |
|---|---|
| Title | European Spine Journal |
| Discipline | Orthopedics, Spine (human) studies |
| Abbreviation | Eur. Spine J. |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| History | 1992–present |
| Impact | 4.3 (example) |
European Spine Journal is a peer-reviewed medical journal focusing on clinical and basic research related to the spinal column, spinal cord and associated conditions across Europe and globally. The journal publishes original research, reviews, surgical technique reports and clinical trials that engage clinicians and researchers from institutions such as Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, University of Oxford, Karolinska Institutet and Hospital for Special Surgery. It is associated with professional societies including the EuroSpine and collaborates with international bodies like the World Health Organization and the European Commission on guideline development.
Founded in 1992, the journal was established amid evolving surgical techniques pioneered at centers such as Rothman Institute, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Early editorial leadership drew contributors from landmark projects like the Scoliosis Research Society initiatives, multicenter trials launched in collaboration with European Medicines Agency oversight, and registries modeled after national datasets such as the Swedish Spine Register and the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register. Over successive decades the journal reflected paradigm shifts arising from events such as the introduction of minimally invasive spine surgery popularized at Barrow Neurological Institute, the spread of motion-preserving devices developed by industry partners like Medtronic and DePuy Synthes, and consensus processes influenced by panels convened at the European Parliament and academic symposia held at EANS conferences.
The journal covers a spectrum of topics including surgical techniques from institutions such as Mount Sinai Health System and Imperial College London, biomechanical studies originating in laboratories at ETH Zurich and Delft University of Technology, and translational research linked to programs at Stanford University School of Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital. Typical content includes randomized controlled trials comparable to trials undertaken at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, systematic reviews paralleling methods used by groups at Cochrane Collaboration, case series akin to reports from Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, and meta-analyses drawing on datasets from registries like Danish National Patient Registry. Clinical domains span degenerative disorders, deformity treated at centers such as Great Ormond Street Hospital, spinal trauma influenced by protocols from European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, oncologic spine interventions reflecting collaborations with MD Anderson Cancer Center, and infection management informed by work at Institut Pasteur.
Published monthly by Springer Science+Business Media, the journal's editorial office has hosted editors affiliated with universities such as University of Paris, Heidelberg University, University of Barcelona and Leiden University Medical Center. The peer-review model engages reviewers from professional organizations such as AO Spine, British Association of Spine Surgeons and the European Society of Spine Radiology, and editorial policies align with standards promoted by groups like the Committee on Publication Ethics and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The journal participates in collaborative initiatives with academic publishers including Elsevier-owned journals and cross-journal special issues coordinated with societies like European Society of Surgical Oncology.
The journal is indexed in major bibliographic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase, which facilitates citation tracking alongside platforms like CrossRef and ORCID. Inclusion in indexes supports metrics reported by organizations such as Clarivate Analytics and bibliometric analyses conducted by research institutes including Max Planck Society and Leiden University Centre for Science and Technology Studies. Abstracting services provided by entities like EBSCO and ProQuest increase discoverability in academic libraries comparable to holdings at Bibliothèque nationale de France and British Library collections.
The journal's influence is reflected in citations from guideline-producing bodies such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and policy documents from the European Medicines Agency. It has been referenced in major textbooks published by houses like Elsevier and Springer Nature and in consensus statements from societies including the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. Reception in academic circles is demonstrated by awards and recognitions from organizations like AO Foundation and high-profile conference presentations at venues such as the annual meetings of EuroSpine and the North American Spine Society.
Notable contributions include multicenter trials with collaborators from University of Bern, landmark systematic reviews echoing methods of the Cochrane Collaboration, and special issues addressing topics studied at meetings of World Spine Congress and symposia hosted by European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT). Special issues have focused on themes tied to public health events involving partners such as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and technological advancements showcased at conferences like International Conference on Robotics and Automation.
As a Springer-published title, access models include subscription-based access used by institutions such as University College London and open-access options aligned with mandates from funders like the Wellcome Trust, the European Research Council and national agencies such as the German Research Foundation. Licensing choices follow frameworks promoted by groups like Creative Commons and comply with open-access policies negotiated with consortia including Projekt DEAL and Jisc.
Category:Medical journals