Impact Factor
2.43
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.99
129 total citations
h5-index
15
h5 depth signal
Cited share
50.4%
70 of 139
Total citations
129
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.65
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.8%
1 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Germany
260
China
121
Italy
85
United States
84
Japan
76
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
274
Brain Neurological Disorders
238
Vascular Disorders
211
Abdominal Surgery
183
Brain Imaging
114
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,768
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
139
70 cited publications
Last 12 months
44
4.0 publications/month
Open access share
6.8%
3 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Germany
260 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
274 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
9 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v73,nA1 Jan. 2012-
v73,nA1 Jan. 2012-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Brain Neurological Disorders
Vascular Disorders
Brain Imaging
History Of Medicine
Congenital Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie
Contributor
Berufsverband Deutscher Neurochirurgen
Broad Categories
Neurosurgery
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Vascular Disorders
Congenital Disorders
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Brain Imaging
MeSH Descriptors
Endoscopy
Nervous System Diseases
Neurosurgical Procedures
Neurosurgical Procedures
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1055/a-2848-8509
Open DOI
Vertebral endplate cavities (VECs) after microscopic assisted anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages
Study design: A retrospective CT- based study Objectives: The aim is to assess the prevalence of vertebral endplate cavities VEC after ACDF using PEEK cages by CT, and to estimate their impact on fusion. Methods: The term “cavity” was us...
02
DOI 10.1055/a-2907-2424
Open DOI
Mitteilungen DGNC 06/2026
03
DOI 10.1055/a-2959-1769
Open DOI
Percutaneous Endoscopic Interlaminar Lumbar Discectomy for Treating Acute Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Case Series of 25 Patients
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is caused by compression of nerves in the lumbar spine below the conus medullaris. Symptoms include progressive weakness in the lower extremities, back pain with sciatica, saddle anesthesia, and urinary or bow...
04
05
DOI 10.1055/a-2930-4165
Open DOI
Surgery in the Semi-Sitting Position: A Worldwide Survey among Neurosurgeons
The semi-sitting position in neurosurgery remains a topic of debate. Despite advantages such as improved surgical accessibility and visibility, it is associated with risks such as venous air embolism. This study provides an overview of t...
06
DOI 10.1055/a-2926-6052
Open DOI
Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of a Pure Optic Canal Cavernous Malformation Presenting as Progressive Optic Neuropathy
Cavernous malformations (CMs) are relatively common in the brain parenchyma, whereas lesions strictly confined to the optic canal are exceptionally rare. Although only a few intracanalicular vascular malformations have been reported, det...
07
DOI 10.1055/a-2931-1083
Open DOI
Mini-Invasive Neurosurgical Treatment of Subdural Empyema: A Two-Patient Case Series
Subdural empyema is a neurosurgical emergency traditionally managed with craniotomy and prolonged intravenous antibiotic therapy. Minimally invasive approaches may represent an alternative in selected cases, particularly when combined wi...
08
DOI 10.1055/s-0046-1827791
Open DOI
Mitteilungen DGNC 05/2026
09
DOI 10.1055/a-2926-6144
Open DOI
Role of Multimodal Use of Surgery Adjuncts for Overall Survival of Patients with Supratentorial WHO Grade 4 Gliomas
In recent years, numerous advanced techniques supporting surgery (TSS) have been utilized to maximize glioma resection. However, the impact of the multimodal use of TSS, such as awake surgery, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring...
10
DOI 10.1055/a-2790-3799
Open DOI
Evaluating Three-Dimensional Navigation versus Conventional Fluoroscopy for Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy: An Exploratory Cohort Comparison
Unilateral monosegmental radiculopathy, caused by foraminal soft disc nerve root compression, can be treated with posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF). Conventional fluoroscopy is widely used for level localization and verifying decompr...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also issued online.
Formed by the union of: Central European neurosurgery and: Minimally invasive neurosurgery.