Neurospine

Neurospine provides spine clinicians and researchers with peer-reviewed articles on basic and clinical investigation of spine and spinal cord to enhance patient management, education, clinical or experimental research, and professionalism.

The journal will consider submissions in areas on craniocervical to lumbosacral spine including the followings: neuroscience and pain research, bone and mineral research, disc and joint research, bio and industrial technology, pathophysiology, risk factors, symptomatology, imaging, treatment, rehabilitation of spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerve diseases.

Essay

June 30, 2019

History of Spinal Surgery in Japan – From the Pioneering Period to the Progressive Era (1911–2017) –

Hiroshi Abe

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):155-183.

Review Article

June 30, 2019

A Review of a New Clinical Entity of ‘Central Atlantoaxial Instability’: Expanding Horizons of Craniovertebral Junction Surgery

Atul Goel

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):186-194.

The author discusses the novel form of central or axial atlantoaxial instability and analyses its clinical significance. High degree of clinical and radiological understanding of the region is mandatory to...

Review Article

June 30, 2019

Is Cervical Stabilization for All Cases of Chiari-I Malformation an Overkill? Evidence Speaks Louder Than Words!

Harsh Deora, Sanjay Behari, Jayesh Sardhara, Suyash Singh, Arun K. Srivastava

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):195-206.

Chiari I malformation is characterized by the downward displacement of cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. While discussing the treatment options for Chiari I malformation, the points of focus include:...

Review Article

June 30, 2019

Mechanically Relevant Anatomy of the Axis Vertebra and Its Relation to Hangman’s Fracture: An Illustrated Essay

Venugopal K. Menon

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):223-230.

To describe the biomechanically relevant anatomy of the Axis vertebra and the load transfer patterns within the bone, and on that basis, to postulate its mechanism of injury, a literature...

Original Article

June 30, 2019

Basilar Invagination and Atlantoaxial Dislocation: Reduction, Deformity Correction and Realignment Using the DCER (Distraction, Compression, Extension, and Reduction) Technique With Customized Instrumentation and Implants

P. Sarat Chandra, Jitin Bajaj, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Kanwaljeet Garg, Deepak Agarwal

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):231-250.

Objective: The technique of distraction, compression, extension, and reduction (DCER) is effective to reduce, realign, and relieve cranio-spinal compression through posterior only approach. Methods: Study included all patients with atlantoaxial dislocation...

Original Article

June 30, 2019

Suture Repair in Endoscopic Surgery for Craniovertebral Junction

Mei-Yin Yeh, Wen-Cheng Huang, Jau-Ching Wu, Chao-Hung Kuo, Hsuan-Kan Chang, Tsung-Hsi Tu, Peng-Yuan Chang, Yu-Shu Yen, Henrich Cheng

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):257-266.

Objective: Endoscopic approaches to the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) have been established as viable and effective surgical treatments in the past decade. One of the major complications is leakage of the...

Original Article

June 30, 2019

Independent Correlation of the C1–2 Cobb Angle With Patient-Reported Outcomes After Correcting Chronic Atlantoaxial Instability

Zhimin Pan, Yanhai Xi, Wei Huang, Keung Nyun Kim, Seong Yi, Dong Ah Shin, Kai Huang, Yu Chen, Zhongren Huang, Da He, et al.

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):267-276.

Objective: To investigate three-planar radiographic results and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after correcting chronic atlantoaxial instability (AAI) by translaminar screw (TLS) and pedicle screw (PS) fixation, and to explore the potential...

Original Article

April 12, 2019

Comparative Finite Element Analysis of Lumbar Cortical Screws and Pedicle Screws in Transforaminal and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Dong Ah Sin, Dong Hwa Heo

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):298-304.

Objective: Lumbar cortical screw fixation (CSF), rather than pedicle screw fixation (PSF), has recently been attempted in lumbar interbody fusion. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the biomechanical...

Original Article

January 4, 2019

Effective Parameters for Gait Analysis in Experimental Models for Evaluating Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Rats

Ivair Matias Júnior, Priscila Medeiros, Renato Leonardo de Freita, Hilton Vicente-César, José Raniery Ferreira Junior, Hélio Rubens Machado, Rafael Menezes-Reis

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):305-316.

Objective: Chronic constriction injury (CCI) of the sciatic nerve is a peripheral nerve injury widely used to induce mononeuropathy. This study used machine learning methods to identify the best gait...

Original Article

October 7, 2018

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Fluoroscopically-Guided Sacroiliac Joint Injections: A Comparison of the Posteroanterior and Classical Oblique Techniques

Gaurav Chauhan, Prabhdeep Hehar, Vivek Loomba, Aman Upadhyay

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):317-324.

Objective: The sacroiliac joint can be a primary source of pain or part of multifactorial syndromes. As there is no single historical, physical examination-based, or radiological feature that definitively establishes...

Original Article

October 7, 2018

Retrospective Outcome Evaluation of Cervical Nucleoplasty Using Digital Infrared Thermographic Imaging

Do Hyung Kim, Young Soo Kim, Sang Joon Shin, Hyun Kang, Seokhoon Kim, Hwa Yong Shin

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):325-331.

Objective: Percutaneous cervical nucleoplasty (PCN) is used to treat cervical disc herniation. Radiological imaging studies, including plain radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), have been used to...

Original Article

October 15, 2018

Trunk Muscle Strength After Lumbar Spine Fusion: A 12-Month Follow-up

Outi Elina Ilves, Marko Henrik Neva, Keijo Häkkinen, Joost Dekker, William J. Kraemer, Sami Tarnanen, Kati Kyrölä, Jari Ylinen, Kirsi Piitulainen, Salme Järvenpää, et al.

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):332-338.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate changes in trunk muscle strength 12 months after lumbar spine fusion (LSF) compared to preoperative strength. Methods: A total of 194 patients...

Original Article

October 15, 2018

Neural Axis Abnormalities in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Is Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Indicated Irrespective of Curve Severity?

Sidsel Fruergaard, Søren Ohrt-Nissen, Benny Dahl, Nicolai Kaltoft, Martin Gehrchen

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):339-346.

Objective: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-verified neural axis abnormalities (NAAs) have been described in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), and several risk factors have been associated with the presence of NAAs in...

Original Article

October 14, 2018

Biomechanical and Anatomical Validity of the Short Posterior Arch Screw

Jun Mizutani, Nozomu Inoue, Yoshihisa Otsuka, Aiharu Furuya, Alejandro A. Espinoza Orias, Takanobu Otsuka

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):347-353.

Objective: This study was conducted to clarify the validity of the short posterior arch screw (S-PAS). The S-PAS is inserted only in the pedicle-analogue portion of the posterior arch. The...

Original Article

June 30, 2019

A 1-Year Cost Analysis of Spinal Surgical Procedures in Spain: Neurosurgeons Versus Orthopedic Surgeons

Martín Avellanal, Mónica Martin-Corvillo, Laura Barrigon, Manuel Vazquez Espi, Clara M. Esteban Escolar

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):354-359.

Objective: To evaluate the direct costs of various spinal surgical procedures within 1 year of follow-up and to compare the profiles of neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. Methods: All spinal procedures performed...

Original Article

February 23, 2019

Treatment of Odontoid Type II Fractures in Octogenarians: Balancing Two Different Treatment Strategies

Oliver Gembruch, Elias Lemonas, Yahya Ahmadipour, Ulrich Sure, Nicolai El Hindy, Richard Dodel, Oliver Müller

Neurospine. 2019;16(2):360-367.

Objective: Demographic changes have led to a higher incidence of C-2 fractures, especially in elderly patients. For patients with type II fractures, treatment remains controversial, as discussed by Anderson and...

History of Spinal Surgery in Japan – From the Pioneering Period to the Progressive Era (1911–2017) – Hiroshi Abe Neurospine. 2019;16(2):155-183. Essay June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	APCSS-CVJ Special Topic Series Shashank S. Kale, Sachin A. Borkar Neurospine. 2019;16(2):184-185. Introduction June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
A Review of a New Clinical Entity of ‘Central Atlantoaxial Instability’: Expanding Horizons of Craniovertebral Junction Surgery Atul Goel Neurospine. 2019;16(2):186-194. Review Article June 30, 2019 Cited By 2 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Is Cervical Stabilization for All Cases of Chiari-I Malformation an Overkill? Evidence Speaks Louder Than Words! Harsh Deora, Sanjay Behari, Jayesh Sardhara, Suyash Singh, Arun K. Srivastava Neurospine. 2019;16(2):195-206. Review Article June 30, 2019 Cited By 2 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Let’s Not Miss the Forest for the Trees Seung-Jae Hyun Neurospine. 2019;16(2):207-208. Editorial June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies: Changing Paradigms, Shifting Perceptions: Where Are We and Where Are We Going? P. Sarat Chandra Neurospine. 2019;16(2):209-211. Editorial June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Central Atlantoaxial Instability: A New Clinical Entity? Justin S. Smith Neurospine. 2019;16(2):212-213. Editorial June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	The Role of Atlantoaxial Instability on Chiari, Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament, Spondylosis and Stenosis K. Daniel Riew Neurospine. 2019;16(2):214-215. Editorial June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
A Balanced Perspective on Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction Michael G. Fehlings, Jetan H. Badhiwala Neurospine. 2019;16(2):216-218. Editorial June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	How Should We Consider New Theories of Chiari Malformation Pathogenesis? Dean Chou Neurospine. 2019;16(2):219-220. Editorial June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Chiari I Malformation: Is It the Result of an instability, and Should We Perform a Fusion Surgery? Mehmet Zileli Neurospine. 2019;16(2):221-222. Editorial June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Mechanically Relevant Anatomy of the Axis Vertebra and Its Relation to Hangman’s Fracture: An Illustrated Essay Venugopal K. Menon Neurospine. 2019;16(2):223-230. Review Article June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Basilar Invagination and Atlantoaxial Dislocation: Reduction, Deformity Correction and Realignment Using the DCER (Distraction, Compression, Extension, and Reduction) Technique With Customized Instrumentation and Implants P. Sarat Chandra, Jitin Bajaj, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Kanwaljeet Garg, Deepak Agarwal Neurospine. 2019;16(2):231-250. Original Article June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material	Human Craniovertebral Alignment as a “Tertiary Curvature” Jae Taek Hong Neurospine. 2019;16(2):251-254. Editorial June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
The Nuances of Occipitocervical Instability and Stenosis in Patients With Basilar Invagination and Atlantoaxial Dislocation Chih-Chang Chang, Praveen V. Mummaneni Neurospine. 2019;16(2):255-256. Editorial June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Suture Repair in Endoscopic Surgery for Craniovertebral Junction Mei-Yin Yeh, Wen-Cheng Huang, Jau-Ching Wu, Chao-Hung Kuo, Hsuan-Kan Chang, Tsung-Hsi Tu, Peng-Yuan Chang, Yu-Shu Yen, Henrich Cheng Neurospine. 2019;16(2):257-266. Original Article June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material
Independent Correlation of the C1–2 Cobb Angle With Patient-Reported Outcomes After Correcting Chronic Atlantoaxial Instability Zhimin Pan, Yanhai Xi, Wei Huang, Keung Nyun Kim, Seong Yi, Dong Ah Shin, Kai Huang, Yu Chen, Zhongren Huang, Da He, et al. Neurospine. 2019;16(2):267-276. Original Article June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Problems in Instrumentation of Syndromic Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies – Case Reports Natarajan Muthukumar Neurospine. 2019;16(2):277-285. Case Report June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Anterior Retropharyngeal Cage Distraction and Fixation for Basilar Invagination: “The Wedge Technique” Sushil Patkar Neurospine. 2019;16(2):286-292. Technical Note June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material	The Transspinal Canal Screwing Technique for Atlantoaxial Anomalies: A Technical Note and 2 Case Reports Kento Takebayashi, Motoo Kubota, Masahito Yuzurihara, Shigekuni Tachibana, Takakazu Kawamata Neurospine. 2019;16(2):293-297. Technical Note October 2, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Comparative Finite Element Analysis of Lumbar Cortical Screws and Pedicle Screws in Transforaminal and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Dong Ah Sin, Dong Hwa Heo Neurospine. 2019;16(2):298-304. Original Article April 12, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Effective Parameters for Gait Analysis in Experimental Models for Evaluating Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Rats Ivair Matias Júnior, Priscila Medeiros, Renato Leonardo de Freita, Hilton Vicente-César, José Raniery Ferreira Junior, Hélio Rubens Machado, Rafael Menezes-Reis Neurospine. 2019;16(2):305-316. Original Article January 4, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Fluoroscopically-Guided Sacroiliac Joint Injections: A Comparison of the Posteroanterior and Classical Oblique Techniques Gaurav Chauhan, Prabhdeep Hehar, Vivek Loomba, Aman Upadhyay Neurospine. 2019;16(2):317-324. Original Article October 7, 2018 Cited By 1 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Retrospective Outcome Evaluation of Cervical Nucleoplasty Using Digital Infrared Thermographic Imaging Do Hyung Kim, Young Soo Kim, Sang Joon Shin, Hyun Kang, Seokhoon Kim, Hwa Yong Shin Neurospine. 2019;16(2):325-331. Original Article October 7, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Trunk Muscle Strength After Lumbar Spine Fusion: A 12-Month Follow-up Outi Elina Ilves, Marko Henrik Neva, Keijo Häkkinen, Joost Dekker, William J. Kraemer, Sami Tarnanen, Kati Kyrölä, Jari Ylinen, Kirsi Piitulainen, Salme Järvenpää, et al. Neurospine. 2019;16(2):332-338. Original Article October 15, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Neural Axis Abnormalities in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Is Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Indicated Irrespective of Curve Severity? Sidsel Fruergaard, Søren Ohrt-Nissen, Benny Dahl, Nicolai Kaltoft, Martin Gehrchen Neurospine. 2019;16(2):339-346. Original Article October 15, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Biomechanical and Anatomical Validity of the Short Posterior Arch Screw Jun Mizutani, Nozomu Inoue, Yoshihisa Otsuka, Aiharu Furuya, Alejandro A. Espinoza Orias, Takanobu Otsuka Neurospine. 2019;16(2):347-353. Original Article October 14, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	A 1-Year Cost Analysis of Spinal Surgical Procedures in Spain: Neurosurgeons Versus Orthopedic Surgeons Martín Avellanal, Mónica Martin-Corvillo, Laura Barrigon, Manuel Vazquez Espi, Clara M. Esteban Escolar Neurospine. 2019;16(2):354-359. Original Article June 30, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Treatment of Odontoid Type II Fractures in Octogenarians: Balancing Two Different Treatment Strategies Oliver Gembruch, Elias Lemonas, Yahya Ahmadipour, Ulrich Sure, Nicolai El Hindy, Richard Dodel, Oliver Müller Neurospine. 2019;16(2):360-367. Original Article February 23, 2019 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Cord Compression Caused by a Tangled and Warped Lumbar Catheter After Lumboperitoneal Shunt Placement Kanako Sato, Toshiki Endo, Hiroyuki Sakata, Tomoo Inoue, Kuniyasu Niizuma, Teiji Tominaga Neurospine. 2019;16(2):368-372. Case Report October 2, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Lumbar Intramedullary Epidermoid Following Repair of Sacral Myelomeningocele and Tethered Cord: A Case Report With a Review of the Relevant Literature and Operative Nuances S.J. Balaparameswara Rao, Hitesh Bhaliya, J.K.B.C. Parthiban Neurospine. 2019;16(2):373-377. Case Report September 4, 2018 Full text PubReader ePub PDF