Spine Journal

Published by Elsevier Science. ISSN: 1529-9430. The Spine Journal, the official journal of the North American Spine Society, is an international and multidisciplinary journal that publishes originaThe Spine Journal, the official journal of the North American Spine Society, is an international and multidisciplinary journal that publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on research and treatment related to the spine and high-quality, ethical, evidenc-ebased spine care, including basic science and clinical investigations. The Spine Journal (TSJ) also publishes major reviews of specific topics, technical notes, editorials and special features. TSJ publishes full-length articles (in the form of Clinical Studies and Basic Science papers), Technical Reports, Review Articles, Letters to the Editor and a number of other special features. All submissions are accepted with the understanding that they have not been, and will not be, published elsewhere substantially in any format. Also, there should be no ethical concerns with the content or data collection. TSJ reserves the right to request any research materials on which the paper is based. Submission Fees Beginning in January 2017 the journal will charge a submission fee for all unsolicited manuscripts. Submission Fees: $50 for members of the North American Spine Society $125 for non-members After online submission and check-in of your submission by the Journal staff, authors will be sent an email referring them to a payment page at the Elsevier Webshop. Manuscripts will be reviewed only after we have received confirmation of your payment.