Academic Journal
Q1Spine Journal
About Spine Journal
Spine Journal is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier Inc.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.77 and H-index of 151.
Coverage: 2001-2026. Research categories: Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Surgery (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology; Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques; Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy; Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment; Medical Imaging and Analysis; Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation.
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4,980.00 USD; 4,660.00 EUR; 3,990.00 GBP; 617,670.00 JPY
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