As we close out 2024, we are proud to highlight The Spine Journal’s top 10 most-read articles, showcasing the research that most resonated with NASS members. This year also brought a remarkable achievement, with the journal climbing to the #5 spot among orthopedic journals in the most recent impact factor ratings. We are proud to offer The Spine Journal as an exclusive benefit for NASS members.

1. SpineLine’s Young I, Dunning J, Butts R, Bliton P.; Zacharko, N.; Garcia, J.; Mourad, F.; Charlebois, C.; Gorby, P.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C. Spinal manipulation and electrical dry needling as an adjunct to conventional physical therapy in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: a multi-center randomized clinical trial. Spine J. 2024;24(4):590-600.
2. Noriega D, Eastlack R, Hernández G, Kafchitsas K, Ryang Y, Spitz S, Lite I. Does the interfacing angle between pedicle screws and support rods affect clinical outcomes after posterior thoracolumbar fusion? A retrospective clinical study. Spine J. 2024;24(1):125-131.
3. Phillips FM, Coric D, Sasso R, Lanman T, Lavelle W, Lauryssen C, Albert T, Cammisa F, Milam RA. Prospective, multicenter clinical trial comparing the M6-C compressible cervical disc with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for the treatment of single-level degenerative cervical radiculopathy: 5-year results of an FDA investigational device exemption study. Spine J. 2024;24(2): 219-230.
4. Willems SJ, Coppieters MW, Rooker S, Orzali L, Kittelson AJ, Ostelo RW, Kempen DHR, Scholten-Peeters GGM. The impact of being overweight or obese on 12-month clinical recovery in patients following lumbar microdiscectomy for radiculopathy. Spine J. 2024;24(4):625-633.
5. Shi X, Cui Y, Wang S, Pan Y, Wang B, Lei M. Development and validation of a web-based artificial intelligence prediction model to assess massive intraoperative blood loss for metastatic spinal disease using machine learning techniques. Spine J. 2024;24(1):146-160.
6. te Velde JP, Zijlstra H, Lans A, Patel CG, Raje N, Delawi D, Kempen DHR, Verlaan JJ, van Royen BJ, Schwab JH. Fracture rate after conventional external beam radiation therapy to the spine in multiple myeloma patients. Spine J. 2024;24(1):137-145.
7. Mandelli F, Zhang Y, Nüesch C, Ewald H, Aghlmandi S, Halbeisen F, Schären S, Mündermann A, Netzer C. Gait function assessed using 3D gait analysis in patients with cervical spinal myelopathy before and after surgical decompression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Spine J. 2024;24(3):406-416.
8. Malhotra AK, Shakil H, Harrington EM, Fehlings MG, Wilson JR, Witiw CD. Early surgery compared to nonoperative management for mild degenerative cervical myelopathy: a cost-utility analysis. Spine J. 2024;24(1):21-31.
9. Calek AK, Cornaz F, Suter M, Fasser MR, Baumgartner S, Sager P, Farshad M, Widmer J. Load distribution on intervertebral cages with and without posterior instrumentation. Spine J. 2024;24(5):889-898.
10. Spirig JM, Fasser MR, Widmer J, Wanivenhaus F, Laux CJ, Farshad M, Passaplan C. Intraoperative anteroposterior and oblique fluoroscopic views for detection of mediolateral pedicle screw misplacement in the lumbar spine: a randomized cadaveric study. Spine J. 2024;24(4):730-735.