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Corrections
KU Lewandrowski, MP Lorio and I Elman- International Journal of Spine Surgery August 2026, 20 (4) 742;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8807.cxx
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Exploring the Legal Landscape of Intradural Spine Procedures: A Retrospective Analysis of US Malpractice Claims
Joshua L. Stich, Marilyn X. Walker, Zoe Videlefsky, Regina Golding, Benjamin Bases and Andrew J. Kobets- International Journal of Spine Surgery September 2026, 8945;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8945
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In Memoriam—Gunnar B.J. Andersson, MD, PhD
Hansen A. Yuan, Stephen Hochschuler, Frank Phillips, Steven R. Garfin, Howard S. An, Morgan P. Lorio, James S. Harrop and Jon E. Block- International Journal of Spine Surgery August 2026, 20 (4) 578-581;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8955
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Early Radiographic Improvement of Pain-Induced Sciatic Scoliosis Following Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Prospective Cohort Study
Koopong Siribumrungwong, Supanat Vaivoothpinyo, Natthapong Tanakanyarat, Thongchai Suntharapa, Waroot Pholsawatchai, Punnawit Pinitchanon and Seksan Kukreja- International Journal of Spine Surgery September 2026, 8947;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8947
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Nonrestrictive Fixation Strategy for Upper Cervical Spine Fractures Associated With Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis: A Case Report
Zhao Li, Yuxi Chen, Yingku Da, Xing Hu, Chuanqi He and Wei Zhao- International Journal of Spine Surgery August 2026, 20 (4) 707-713;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8951
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Intraoperative Accuracy of Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Implant Placement Using 3D Computed Tomography–Guided Imaging for Primary Sacroiliac Arthropathy
Vasil V. Kukushliev, Jason J. Haselhuhn, Chad Byrnes, Kari Odland and David W. Polly- International Journal of Spine Surgery September 2026, 8952;
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8952
About International Journal of Spine Surgery
The International Journal of Spine Surgery is the official scientific journal of ISASS. The goal of the International Journal of Spine Surgery is to promote and disseminate online the most up-to-date scientific and clinical research into innovations in motion preservation and new spinal surgery technology, including basic science, biologics, and tissue engineering. The Journal is dedicated to educating spine surgeons worldwide by reporting on the scientific basis, indications, surgical techniques, complications, outcomes, and follow-up data for promising spinal procedures.
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IJSS 2025 Best Papers Awarded
Congratulations to Michael J. Pompliano and Alison Ma, who presented their respective IJSS articles and accepted their awards during the ISASS 2026 annual meeting:
- "What Is the Impact of Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography on the Management of Degenerative Cervical and Lumbar Spine Disease? A Single-Institution Study" by Michael J. Pompliano et al. https://doi.org/10.14444/8819
- "Patient Recovery Following Uniportal Endoscopic Vs Open Lumbar Spine Surgery: Objective Analysis of Postoperative Mobility and Gait Patterns Using Wearable Sensors" by Alison Ma et al. https://doi.org/10.14444/8718
Additional winning articles include:
- "Efficacy of Epidural Steroid in Controlling Pain After Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy for Single-Level Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial" by Rattalerk Arunakul et al. https://doi.org/10.14444/8655
- "Impact of Extended Endoscopic Lumbar Foraminotomy on Postoperative Surgical Outcomes: Is Greater Decompression Beneficial?" by Ryota Mio et al. https://doi.org/10.14444/8784