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Spine Deformity

Elsevier B.V. · Netherlands · Est. 1963

ISSN2212-1358
SJR Q2WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
28
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q2+18
Total28
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.778
H-Index
51
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.123
Total Works
2,421
Total Citations
20,847
2yr Mean Citedness
1.43
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Aims & Scope

Spine Deformity is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to disseminating knowledge on the etiology, biomechanics, treatment methods, and outcomes of all types of spinal deformities. Official journal of the Scoliosis Research Society. Aims to foster the optimal care of all patients with spine deformities worldwide. Committed to publishing original articles in the form of clinical and basic research. Ensures a global perspective through its international Editorial Board. Strictly observes ethical guidelines for human and animal studies.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1963
Annual Volume~ 205 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,421
Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier B.V.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2212-1358
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Clinical NeurologyOrthopedics

Scopus Categories

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Scoliosis diagnosis and treatmentSpinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyCervical and Thoracic MyelopathyHip disorders and treatmentsDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesConnective tissue disorders researchIntraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic EffectsSurgical site infection preventionTotal Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref