Neurospine

Neurospine provides spine clinicians and researchers with peer-reviewed articles on both basic and clinical investigations of the spine and spinal cord, aimed at enhancing patient management, education, research, and professionalism.

The journal welcomes submissions covering the entire spine, from the craniocervical to the lumbosacral regions, including the following areas: neuroscience and pain research, bone and mineral research, disc and joint research, bio and industrial technology, pathophysiology, risk factors, symptomatology, imaging, treatment, and rehabilitation of spinal, spinal cord and peripheral nerve diseases.

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Predicting Neck Dysfunction After Open-Door Cervical Laminoplasty — A Prospective Cohort Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Study

Chiu-Hao Hsu, Wei-Wei Chen, Meng-Yin Ho, Chin-Chieh Wu, Dar-Ming Lai

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1053-1065.

Objective: To analyze the predictive factors for neck pain and cervical spine function after laminoplasty for degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) using K-means for longitudinal data (KML). Methods: In this prospective cohort...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

National Trends in Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis With Stenosis Treated With Fusion Versus Decompression

Jacob R. Ball, Matthew C. Gallo, Kareem Kebaish, Nicole Hang, Andy Ton, Fergui Hernandez, Marc Abdou, William J. Karakash, Jeffrey C. Wang, Raymond J. Hah, et al.

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1068-1077.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to describe utilization, demographics, complications, and revisions for patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) with stenosis undergoing decompression or decompression with fusion in the...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Proximal Junctional Failure Development Despite Achieving Ideal Sagittal Correction According to Age-Adjusted Alignment Target in Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity: Risk Factor Analysis of 196 Cases Undergoing Low Thoracic to Pelvic Fusion

Se-Jun Park, Jin-Sung Park, Dong-Ho Kang, Minwook Kang, Kyunghun Jung, Chong-Suh Lee

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1080-1090.

Objective: To identify the risk factors for proximal junctional failure (PJF) after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery despite ideal sagittal correction according to age-adjusted alignment target. Methods: The study included patients...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Full-Endoscopic Midline Foraminoplasty: An Alternative Method for Treating Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis

Saran Pairuchvej, Gun Keorochana, Khanathip Jitpakdee, Chok-anan Rittipoldechs, Jatupon Kongthavornsakul

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1172-1177.

Objective: To describe the full-endoscopic lumbar foraminoplasty with midline skin incision (FEFM) and lateral recess decompression procedure and to report its clinical outcomes at the 1-year follow-up. Methods: Consecutive patients with...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Comparative Outcomes of Biportal Endoscopic Decompression, Conventional Subtotal Laminectomy, and Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Lumbar Central Stenosis

Mu Ha Lee, Hyun Jun Jang, Bong Ju Moon, Kyung Hyun Kim, Dong Kyu Chin, Keun Su Kim, Jeong-Yoon Park

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1178-1189.

Objective: Spinal stenosis is a prevalent condition; however, the optimal surgical treatment for central lumbar stenosis remains controversial. This study compared the clinical outcomes and radiological parameters of 3 surgical...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Safety Profile of Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Compared to Conventional Microscopic Approach: A Pooled Analysis of 2 Randomized Controlled Trials

Sang-Min Park, Kwang-Sup Song, Dae-Woong Ham, Ho-Joong Kim, Min-Seok Kang, Ki-Han You, Choon Keun Park, Dong-Keun Lee, Jin-Sung Kim, Hong-Jae Lee, et al.

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1190-1198.

Objective: To compare the safety profiles of biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS) and microscopic spinal surgery (MSS) for lumbar disc herniation and spinal stenosis by analyzing the associated adverse events. Methods:...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Reducing Postoperative Neurological Complications in Uniportal Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Efficacy of the GUARD Technique Combined With Delayed Ligamentum Flavectomy

Hao-Chun Chuang, Yu-Chia Hsu, Yuan-Fu Liu, Chao-Jui Chang, Yu-Meng Hsiao, Yi-Hung Huang, Keng-Chang Liu, Chien-Min Chen, Hyeun Sung Kim, Cheng-Li Lin

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1199-1209.

Objective: Uniportal full-endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (FE-TLIF) carries a unique risk of nerve traction and abrasion injury during cage insertion. This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Transforaminal Lumbar Endoscopic Discectomy: A Novel Alternative for Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Stylianos Kapetanakis, Constantinos Chaniotakis, Paschalis Tsioulas, Nikolaos Gkantsinikoudis

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1210-1218.

Objective: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) represents an increasingly encountered condition in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of the present study is to assess the progress of health-related quality...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Application of Transverse Process Hooks at Distal Thoracic Vertebrae in Uppermost Vertebral Instrumentation for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Special Focus on Delayed-Onset Neurologic Deficits

Sun-Joon Yoo, Hyun-Jun Jang, Bong Ju Moon, Jeong-Yoon Park, Sung Uk Kuh, Dong-Kyu Chin, Keun-Su Kim, Jun Jae Shin, Yoon Ha, Kyung-Hyun Kim

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1219-1229.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the incidence of delayed-onset neurological deficits (DONDs), DOND-related reoperation rates following adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery, and efficacy of transverse process hooks (TPHs) at the...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Factors Associated With the Absence of Cervical Spine Instability in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A >10-Year Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study

Takashi Yurube, Yutaro Kanda, Hiroaki Hirata, Masatoshi Sumi

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1230-1240.

Objective: To identify factors associated with the absence of cervical spine instability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: Cervical spine instability was defined as the presence of at least one...

Original Article

December 31, 2024

Radiographic Characteristics of Caudal Segment in Multilevel Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: The Bony Buttress Formation

Chang Hwa Ham, Joo Han Kim, Youn-Kwan Park, Woo-Keun Kwon, Hong Joo Moon

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1241-1250.

Objective: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with anterior plating is a commonly performed procedure for cervical disc diseases. While the clinical outcomes of most reported multilevel ACDF cases are...

Review Article

December 31, 2024

Evolving Paradigms in Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Learning Curves in Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques

Kun Wu, Zhihe Yun, Siravich Suvithayasiri, Yihao Liang, Dimas Rahman Setiawan, Vit Kotheeranurak, Khanathip Jitpakdee, Enrico Giordan, Qinyi Liu, Jin-Sung Kim

Neurospine. 2024;21(4):1251-1275.

Our research examines the learning curves of various minimally invasive lumbar surgeries to determine the benefits and challenges they pose to both surgeons and patients. The advent of microsurgical techniques...