Academic Journal
Q2Spine Deformity
About Spine Deformity
Spine Deformity is a scholarly journal published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.764 and H-index of 45.
Coverage: 2012-2026. Research categories: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q2).
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 1.7 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Editor(s): Rene Castelein MD, PhD (Editor-in-Chief) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
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Topics in published research
Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment; Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques; Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology; Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy; Hip disorders and treatments; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies.
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Reported open-access list prices
3,190.00 USD; 2,590.00 EUR; 2,290.00 GBP
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2026-09-23 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01564-yTissue expanders in complex pediatric spine deformity
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2026-09-23 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01548-yWho are the best candidates? Factors predicting success and failure of vertebral body tethering
Dustin Kress, Eddie Geagea, Taghi Ramazanian, Mona Doshi et al.
2026-09-23 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01554-0Reoperation and fusion after documented tether breakage following vertebral body tethering: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01560-2Low bone mineral density in non-ambulatory adolescents relates to lower correction of neuromuscular scoliosis after posterior spinal fusion
Konstantinos Tsaknakis, Clara Knieriem, Charlotte Scheulen, Venla Soini et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01532-6Is myelomeningocele a distinct subgroup within neuromuscular early-onset scoliosis (M-EOS)? A clinical and radiographic comparison after graduation from growing rod treatment
Ataberk Beydemir, Rafik Ramazanov, Mehmet Berktas, Mehmet Ayvaz et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01558-wReply to a letter to the editor regarding “Does spasticity affect outcomes in patients with cerebral palsy undergoing posterior spinal fusion?”
Daniel Cherian, Mitchell Parker, Amer F. Samdani, Joshua M. Pahys et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01562-0Postoperative thoracic kyphosis morphology following adult spinal deformity surgery: an analysis of fused and unfused segments
Renaud Lafage, Jonathan C. Elysee, Alan H. Daniels, Bassel G. Diebo et al.
2026-09-18 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01546-0Quality of life and mental health in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing brace treatment: a systematic review and pooled analysis of quantitative studies
Ashita Nair, Katie Ridsdale, Nikki Totton, Lizzie Swaby et al.
2026-09-18 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01549-xA changing early onset scoliosis phenotype in spinal muscular atrophy: nusinersen treatment is associated with younger age, increased curve magnitude, and kyphosis at the time of index surgery
Ian Hollyer, Talissa Generoso, Bill Young, Xochitl Bryson et al.
2026-09-17 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01359-1Scheuermann’s kyphosis carries higher perioperative risk than idiopathic scoliosis in adolescent patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion
Vivien Chan, Justin L. Reyes, Monerah Annaim, Mehdi Elfilali et al.
2026-09-15 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01556-yPediatric spine surgeons report high perceived patient mental health burden and limited screening in scoliosis care
Matthew Weintraub, Omar Taha, Julia Rakin, Amber Mizerik et al.
2026-09-14 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01550-4Thoracic compensation after pediatric lumbar spinal fusion: adaptations in the sagittal plane
Eshan S. Sane, Jake H. Goldfarb, Christian E. Wright, Nicholas C. Speller et al.
2026-09-14 · DOI: 10.1007/s43390-026-01545-1Reviews
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