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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, 2021


Brief History of Neurosurgical Spine Societies in the United States: Part 2
Sasha Vaziri, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Michael Y. Wang, Daniel J. Hoh
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):257-260.

Review Article

January 22, 2021


Novel Methods of Necroptosis Inhibition for Spinal Cord Injury Using Translational Research to Limit Secondary Injury and Enhance Endogenous Repair and Regeneration
Brian Fiani, Athanasios Kondilis, Marisol Soula, Anthony Tao, Mohammed Ali Alvi
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):261-270.

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) pose an immense challenge from a clinical perspective as current treatments and interventions have been found to provide marginal improvements in clinical outcome (with varying degrees...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Comorbidity Influence on Postoperative Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Elliot D.K. Cha, Conor P. Lynch, Caroline N. Jadczak, Shruthi Mohan, Cara E. Geoghegan, Kern Singh
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):271-280.

Objective: This study aims to detail the association between comorbidity burden and achieving minimum clinically important difference (MCID) following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Methods: A prospective surgical registry was...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Intraoperative Monitoring for Cauda Equina Tumors: Surgical Outcomes and Neurophysiological Data Accrued Over 10 Years
Subum Lee, Dae-Chul Cho, Seung Chul Rhim, Byung Jou Lee, Seok Ho Hong, Yong Seo Koo, Jin Hoon Park
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):281-289.

Objective: Cauda equina tumors affect the peripheral nervous system, and the validities of triggered electromyogram (tEMG) and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IOM) are unclear. We sought to evaluate the accuracy and...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Telemedicine in Neurosurgery: Standardizing the Spinal Physical Examination Using A Modified Delphi Method
Alexander F. Haddad, John F. Burke, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Andrew K. Chan, Michael M. Safaee, John J. Knightly, Rory R. Mayer, Brenton H. Pennicooke, Anthony M. Digiorgio, Philip R. Weinstein, et al.
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):292-302.

Objective: The use of telemedicine has dramatically increased due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Many neurosurgeons are now using telemedicine technologies for preoperative evaluations and routine outpatient visits. Our...

Original Article

January 23, 2021


Influence of Frailty on Life Expectancy in Octogenarians After Lumbar Spine Surgery
Hyun-Jun Jang, Dong-Kyu Chin, Jeong-Yoon Park, Sung-Uk Kuh, Keun-Su Kim, Yong-Eun Cho, Kyung-Hyun Kim
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):303-310.

Objective: Many studies have reported positive surgical outcomes and decreased mortality after spine surgery in the elderly population, including patients between 85 and 90 years of age. Here, in addition...

Original Article

January 22, 2021


Cervical Lordosis Ratio as a Novel Predictor for the Loss of Cervical Lordosis After Laminoplasty
Kosei Ono, Sohei Murata, Mutsumi Matsushita, Hiroshi Murakami
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):311-318.

Objective: Maintaining cervical lordosis (CL) after laminoplasty is important for indirect decompression of the spinal cord. This study aimed to identify preoperative dynamic radiographic predictors for the loss of CL...

Original Article

March 4, 2021


Unilateral Posterior Surgery for Severe Osteoporotic Vertebrae Fractures’ Sequelae in Geriatric Population: Minimum 5-Year Results of 109 Patients
Tuna Pehlivanoglu, Yigit Erdag, Ismail Oltulu, Umut Dogu Akturk, Emre Korkmaz, Kerem Yildirim, Ender Sarioglu, Kerem Gun, Ender Ofluoglu, Mehmet Aydogan
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):319-327.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of modified posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) combined with anterior column restoration in elderly patients presenting with thoracic or thoracolumbar...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


The Intersection Between Lateral Mass and Inferomedial Edge of the C1 Posterior Arch: A Reference Point for C1 Lateral Mass Screw Insertion
Torphong Bunmaprasert, Watcharapong Puangkaew, Nantawit Sugandhavesa, Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, K. Daniel Riew
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):328-335.

Objective: To determine the ideal Atlas (C1) lateral mass screw placement and trajectory using the intersection between the lateral mass and inferomedial edge of the posterior arch as an easily...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Factors Predicting the Clinical Outcome After Trans-sacral Epiduroscopic Laser Decompression for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Byung Rhae Yoo, Seong Son, Sang Gu Lee, Woo Kyung Kim, Jong Myung Jung
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):336-343.

Objective: Previous literatures have demonstrated widely variable clinical results after transsacral epiduroscopic laser decompression (SELD) and the factors predicting outcomes are not yet established. Therefore, we analyzed the clinical outcome...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Microsurgery Versus Endovascular Treatment - Which Is Adequate for Initial Treatment of Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Series
Younggyu Oh, Yeon Heo, Sang Ryong Jeon, Sung Woo Roh, Jin Hoon Park
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):344-354.

Objective: Considering the adverse natural history of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (sDAVF), clinical outcomes may be worsened if the initial occlusive trial does not achieve complete fistula occlusion. We aimed...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery With Midline Cortical Bone Trajectory Screw Fixation for Lumbar Degenerative Disease in a Retrospective Study of 200 Patients
Sung Hyun Noh, Ho Yeol Zhang
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):355-362.

Objective: Midline lumbar interbody fusion is performed for treatment of various lumbar degenerative diseases, with good clinical outcomes and few complications. However, there are no large-scale or long-term studies regarding...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Metric Evaluation of Reliability and Transparency of the Videos About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery in the Online Platforms: Assessment of YouTube Videos’ Content
Omer Ozdemir, Furkan Diren, Osman Boyali, Erdinc Civelek, Serdar Kabatas
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):363-368.

Objective: To evaluate the quality and reliability of carpal tunnel syndrome surgery videos on YouTube. Methods: A keyword set of “carpal tunnel syndrome surgery” was searched on YouTube. The DISCERN scoring...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Is a Valid Assessment for Depression in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy
Conor P. Lynch, Elliot D.K. Cha, Nathaniel W. Jenkins, James M. Parrish, Cara E. Geoghegan, Caroline N. Jadczak, Shruthi Mohan, Kern Singh
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):369-376.

Objective: The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a screening tool for evaluating depressive symptoms. Research is scarce regarding the validity and correlation of PHQ-9 scores with other patient-reported outcomes of...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Preoperative Neck Disability Severity Limits Extent of Postoperative Improvement Following Cervical Spine Procedures
Elliot D.K. Cha, Conor P. Lynch, Shruthi Mohan, Cara E. Geoghegan, Caroline N. Jadczak, Kern Singh
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):377-388.

Objective: Our study aims to evaluate the impact of severity of preoperative Neck Disability Index (NDI) on postoperative patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Methods: A retrospective review of primary, elective, single or...

Original Article

June 30, 2021


Are Lumbar Fusion Guidelines Followed? A Survey of North American Spine Surgeons
Thiago S. Montenegro, Christopher Elia, Kevin Hines, Zorica Buser, Jefferson Wilson, Zoher Ghogawala, Shekar N. Kurpad, Daniel M. Sciubba, James S. Harrop
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):389-396.

Objective: To evaluate the use of guidelines for lumbar spine fusions among spine surgeons in North America. Methods: An anonymous survey was electronically sent to all AO Spine North America members....

Technical Note

June 30, 2021


Transumbilical Retroperitoneal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Technical Note and Preliminary Case Series
Junseok Bae, Shin-Jae Kim, Sang-Ho Lee, Youngsik Bae, Sang Hyeop Jeon
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):399-405.

Objective: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) has advantages over posterior lumbar interbody fusion or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion techniques in that it minimizes damage to the anatomical structure of the...

Technical Note

June 30, 2021


Simultaneous Robotic Single Position Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Bilateral Sacropelvic Fixation in Lateral Decubitus
Martin H. Pham, Luis Daniel Diaz-Aguilar, Vrajesh Shah, Michael Brandel, Joshua Loya, Ronald A. Lehman
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):406-412.

Single position lateral fusion reduces the need for a secondary surgery and robotic guidance allows for potentially higher accuracy of screw placement. We expand the role of robotics with a...
Current Issue
Volume 18(2); Jun 2021
Brief History of Neurosurgical Spine Societies in the United States: Part 2
Sasha Vaziri, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Michael Y. Wang, Daniel J. Hoh
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):257-260.

Essay

June 30, 2021
Novel Methods of Necroptosis Inhibition for Spinal Cord Injury Using Translational Research to Limit Secondary Injury and Enhance Endogenous Repair and Regeneration
Brian Fiani, Athanasios Kondilis, Marisol Soula, Anthony Tao, Mohammed Ali Alvi
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):261-270.

Review Article

January 22, 2021
Comorbidity Influence on Postoperative Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Elliot D.K. Cha, Conor P. Lynch, Caroline N. Jadczak, Shruthi Mohan, Cara E. Geoghegan, Kern Singh
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):271-280.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Intraoperative Monitoring for Cauda Equina Tumors: Surgical Outcomes and Neurophysiological Data Accrued Over 10 Years
Subum Lee, Dae-Chul Cho, Seung Chul Rhim, Byung Jou Lee, Seok Ho Hong, Yong Seo Koo, Jin Hoon Park
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):281-289.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Commentary on “Intraoperative Monitoring for Cauda Equina Tumors: Surgical Outcomes and Neurophysiological Data Accrued Over 10 Years”
Yoshiki Takeoka
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):290-291.

Editorial

June 30, 2021
Telemedicine in Neurosurgery: Standardizing the Spinal Physical Examination Using A Modified Delphi Method
Alexander F. Haddad, John F. Burke, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Andrew K. Chan, Michael M. Safaee, John J. Knightly, Rory R. Mayer, Brenton H. Pennicooke, Anthony M. Digiorgio, Philip R. Weinstein, et al.
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):292-302.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Influence of Frailty on Life Expectancy in Octogenarians After Lumbar Spine Surgery
Hyun-Jun Jang, Dong-Kyu Chin, Jeong-Yoon Park, Sung-Uk Kuh, Keun-Su Kim, Yong-Eun Cho, Kyung-Hyun Kim
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):303-310.

Original Article

January 23, 2021
Cervical Lordosis Ratio as a Novel Predictor for the Loss of Cervical Lordosis After Laminoplasty
Kosei Ono, Sohei Murata, Mutsumi Matsushita, Hiroshi Murakami
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):311-318.

Original Article

January 22, 2021
Unilateral Posterior Surgery for Severe Osteoporotic Vertebrae Fractures’ Sequelae in Geriatric Population: Minimum 5-Year Results of 109 Patients
Tuna Pehlivanoglu, Yigit Erdag, Ismail Oltulu, Umut Dogu Akturk, Emre Korkmaz, Kerem Yildirim, Ender Sarioglu, Kerem Gun, Ender Ofluoglu, Mehmet Aydogan
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):319-327.

Original Article

March 4, 2021
The Intersection Between Lateral Mass and Inferomedial Edge of the C1 Posterior Arch: A Reference Point for C1 Lateral Mass Screw Insertion
Torphong Bunmaprasert, Watcharapong Puangkaew, Nantawit Sugandhavesa, Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, K. Daniel Riew
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):328-335.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Factors Predicting the Clinical Outcome After Trans-sacral Epiduroscopic Laser Decompression for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Byung Rhae Yoo, Seong Son, Sang Gu Lee, Woo Kyung Kim, Jong Myung Jung
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):336-343.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Microsurgery Versus Endovascular Treatment - Which Is Adequate for Initial Treatment of Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Series
Younggyu Oh, Yeon Heo, Sang Ryong Jeon, Sung Woo Roh, Jin Hoon Park
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):344-354.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery With Midline Cortical Bone Trajectory Screw Fixation for Lumbar Degenerative Disease in a Retrospective Study of 200 Patients
Sung Hyun Noh, Ho Yeol Zhang
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):355-362.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Metric Evaluation of Reliability and Transparency of the Videos About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery in the Online Platforms: Assessment of YouTube Videos’ Content
Omer Ozdemir, Furkan Diren, Osman Boyali, Erdinc Civelek, Serdar Kabatas
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):363-368.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Is a Valid Assessment for Depression in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy
Conor P. Lynch, Elliot D.K. Cha, Nathaniel W. Jenkins, James M. Parrish, Cara E. Geoghegan, Caroline N. Jadczak, Shruthi Mohan, Kern Singh
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):369-376.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Preoperative Neck Disability Severity Limits Extent of Postoperative Improvement Following Cervical Spine Procedures
Elliot D.K. Cha, Conor P. Lynch, Shruthi Mohan, Cara E. Geoghegan, Caroline N. Jadczak, Kern Singh
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):377-388.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Are Lumbar Fusion Guidelines Followed? A Survey of North American Spine Surgeons
Thiago S. Montenegro, Christopher Elia, Kevin Hines, Zorica Buser, Jefferson Wilson, Zoher Ghogawala, Shekar N. Kurpad, Daniel M. Sciubba, James S. Harrop
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):389-396.

Original Article

June 30, 2021
Commentary on “Are Lumbar Fusion Guidelines Followed? A Survey of North American Spine Surgeons”
Jeffrey C. Wang
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):397-398.

Editorial

June 30, 2021
Transumbilical Retroperitoneal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Technical Note and Preliminary Case Series
Junseok Bae, Shin-Jae Kim, Sang-Ho Lee, Youngsik Bae, Sang Hyeop Jeon
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):399-405.

Technical Note

June 30, 2021
Simultaneous Robotic Single Position Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Bilateral Sacropelvic Fixation in Lateral Decubitus
Martin H. Pham, Luis Daniel Diaz-Aguilar, Vrajesh Shah, Michael Brandel, Joshua Loya, Ronald A. Lehman
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):406-412.

Technical Note

June 30, 2021
Commentary on “Impact of Nonlordotic Sagittal Alignment on Short-term Outcomes of Cervical Disc Replacement”
Kerui Zhang, Hao Liu, Tingkui Wu
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):413-414.

Letter to the Editor

June 30, 2021
Reply to Commentary on “Impact of Nonlordotic Sagittal Alignment on Short-term Outcomes of Cervical Disc Replacement”
Avani S. Vaishnav, Sheeraz A. Qureshi
Neurospine. 2021;18(2):415-416.

Letter to the Editor

June 30, 2021
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