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Our mission is to be the most comprehensive online community devoted to the collection and dissemination of high quality, evidence based research findings, and unbiased study reviews related to spine care, while fostering transparent, open scholarly discussion amongst spine care professionals to improve treatment and outcomes. Spineopedia is a resource intended to enhance decision making by both spine providers and consumers.
The Spineopedia Score represents a modern review of the top cited historical and contemporary spine studies: How good is the evidence?
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This is a retrospective review of reported outcomes of 158 patients, with a minimum of 25 years followup after microsurgical discectomy of a lumbar herniated disc. The Authors conclude that microsurgical discectomy surgery is an effective technique with high patient satisfaction. This is an important retrospective long term view on microdiscectomy, and certainly is consistent […]
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Latest Spine News - January 27th, 2026 10:56 AM
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- Predicting Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis with Machine Learning
- Spinal aneurysmal bone cysts in children – institutional chart review and recommendation for treatment
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- Spinal aneurysmal bone cysts in children – institutional chart review and recommendation for treatment
- C2 direct pedicle screw insertion technique in craniovertebral junction anomaly: safety and efficacy in high-riding vertebral artery cases
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- The ELEVATE-LBP consortium: exercise & evidence to lead effective vital action in translating excellence for low back pain prevention
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- STEPS Rehabilitation founders, Jules Shiel-Boulger and Toria Chan win Everywoman of the Year Award 2025
- Response to the Letter to Editor: “Abdominal wall tension after spinal deformity correction compromises postoperative biomechanics and may contribute to proximal junctional kyphosis” by Jolas E, et al. (Eur Spine J [2025]; doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-09063-w)
- Effects of romosozumab on bone strength around a pedicle screw as evaluated by biomechanical computed tomography-based virtual stress tests in postmenopausal women
- Identifying biomechanical and neurophysiological risk factors for postoperative neurologic deterioration in OPLL surgery: A study using ROC curve and path analysis
- A Reflection: Is Excellence in the Spine Business an Option?
- Companion Spine LLC Completes Acquisition of the Business and Assets of Paradigm Spine GmbH, including the Coflex® and CoFix® Spine Implants and All Other Implant Systems, from Xtant™ Medical Holdings, Inc.
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