Vol 12, No 7 (July 31, 2026) - Journal of Spine Surgery

Editorial

A decade of impact: the Journal of Spine Surgery enters its next phase

Ralph J. Mobbs

Journal of Spine Surgery

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:108

(31 July 2026)

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Original Article

Improving operating room turnover efficiency with a real-time workflow coordination software in adult degenerative spine surgery

Zachary G. Brumm, Megha R. Aepala, Justin K. Gottlieb, Paul D. Kim, Evan Nigh, Adam Barrus, Robyn Bowler, Jodi Britton, Sophea R. Bergen, Stephanie L. Haua, Mary F. Makabenta, Sally Pusch, Susie Stephens, Josielyn Fishell, Hiedylyn Iligan, Isabella Airada, Vendellyn J. Tegura, Vinalyn Ortega, Kayla Iniguez, Jessica Reyes, Nidya Iribe, Brittany Duda, Maria E. Delos Santos, Ramin Raiszadeh

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

(7)

:109

(31 July 2026)

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Single-level cervical disc arthroplasty is associated with higher early subsequent surgery rates and similar adjacent segment disease rates compared with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

Muhammad Waheed, Abdul-Lateef Shafau, Sazid Hasan, Alqasim Elnaggar, Tarek Harhash, Kareem Oulabi, Ahmad Almaat, Abdel Kareem Hilo, Syed Kazi, Bashar Jawich, Haytham Alqasmi, Rahul Vaidya

Journal of Spine Surgery

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:110

(31 July 2026)

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Kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures: the blue zone effect

David Shin, Elijah Haynal, Rekha Isaac, Graydon Dietrich, Hyun Ah Park, Daniel Im, Jeffrey Lubisich, Brandon Edelbach, Othman Bin-Alamer, Rasha Elbadry, Peter Zaki, Namath Hussain

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

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:111

(31 July 2026)

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The Konakondla-Telfeian-Shen (KTS) Pyramid: a safe entry zone for ventral thoracic pathologies

Sanjay Konakondla, Shailen G. Sampath, Isaac Lee, Jian Shen, Albert Telfeian

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

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:112

(31 July 2026)

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Impact of incidental thoracic spinal stenosis on outcomes following lumbar fusion: propensity score-matched cohort study

Jeremy Tze En Lim, Ashton Kai Shun Tan, Shi Ting Chiu, Christian Hwee Yee Heng, Yee Gen Lim, Marcus Zhixing Ling, Reuben Chee Cheong Soh, Lei Jiang

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

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:113

(31 July 2026)

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Does adult lumbar scoliosis affect spine T-score accuracy in osteoporosis diagnosis?—a cross-sectional study of adults aged 50 years and older

Gabriel Liu, Seth Ian Sim, Bo Xiang Bryan Neo, Chan Yiong Huak, Wong Hee-Kit, Jun-Hao Tan

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

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:114

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Age predicts long-term functional outcomes following vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures

Jeremy Tze En Lim, Yong Ng, Lei Jiang, Yee Gen Lim, Zhixing Marcus Ling, Reuben Chee Cheong Soh, Christian Hwee Yee Heng

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

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:115

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Comparative analysis of autograft vs. synthetic bone graft in spinal fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ahmed Onayzan Alshammari, Saadeldin Ahmed Idris, Turki Alhumaidi Dhawi Alshammari, Refal Mohammed Algahtani, Hatim Salem Alanazi, Thayid Binyah Alshammari, Yousef Hulayyil Alanazi, Obaid Muslm Alrashedi, Rabah Abdulaziz Alshuhail

Journal of Spine Surgery

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:116

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Associations of paraspinal muscle quantity and quality with patient-reported outcomes in patients aged ≥85 years undergoing lumbar spine surgery: an exploratory retrospective study

Shutaro Yamada, Sadaaki Kanayama, Tsuyoshi Kono, Shota Takenaka

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

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:117

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Review Article

Outcomes of 3D-printed titanium cages for surgical reconstruction in infectious spondylodiscitis: a systematic review

Wentian Li, Akina Li, Gayani Petersingham, Prashanth J. Rao

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

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:118

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Does pre-operative psoas muscle cross-sectional area predict post-operative outcomes following lumbar spine fusion surgery?—a systematic review and narrative synthesis

Dean T. Biddau, Charlie R. Faulks, Gregory M. Malham, Prashanth J. Rao, James McGree, Matthew Bellgard, Simon J. Summers

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

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:119

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Associations between preoperative biomarkers and patient-reported outcomes after single-level lumbar discectomy: a systematic review

Shailen G. Sampath, Colin J. Willoughby, Jay M. Iyer, Miles L. Botkiss, Christopher Pawul, Harrison J. Howell, Pavan S. Upadhyayula, Farhan A. Khan, Vivian P. Le, Nadeen O. Chahine, Dean Chou, Andrew K. Chan

Journal of Spine Surgery

2026;

(7)

:120

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