Impact Factor
3.71
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.61
1,142 total citations
h5-index
37
h5 depth signal
Cited share
79.6%
262 of 329
Total citations
1,142
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.22
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.4%
4 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,317
China
113
Germany
105
Italy
103
Canada
89
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
543
Brain Neurological Disorders
540
Vascular Disorders
358
Brain Imaging
346
Abdominal Surgery
268
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
5,245
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
329
262 cited publications
Last 12 months
185
15.4 publications/month
Open access share
0.5%
1 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,317 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
543 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v8n1, Jan. 2000-
v8n1, Jan. 2000-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Vascular Disorders
Brain Neurological Disorders
Migraines & Headaches
Abdominal Surgery
Brain Imaging
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Broad Categories
Neurosurgery
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Vascular Disorders
Brain Imaging
Congenital Disorders
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Ultrasound
MeSH Descriptors
Neurosurgery
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26352
Open DOI
Comparative study of biportal endoscopic and microscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy: clinical and radiological outcomes with minimum 2-year follow-up
OBJECTIVE: Biportal endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy (BE-PCF) has gained popularity as a minimally invasive technique for the treatment of unilateral cervical radiculopathy. Although BE-PCF is expected to reduce tissue injury w...
02
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26337
Open DOI
Mind the gap: symptom relief and mobility recovery after endoscopic lumbar decompression
OBJECTIVE: Lumbar spinal stenosis often limits the ability to stand or walk, impairing daily function. The authors evaluated the impact of endoscopic lumbar decompression on postoperative stepping behavior and surgical satisfaction. METH...
03
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26336
Open DOI
Interlaminar and transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy: analyzing the selection of surgical approach in 426 patients
OBJECTIVE: Interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy (IELD) and transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) are highly effective treatment options for patients with lumbar disc herniation, but the surgical decision-making process ...
04
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26345
Open DOI
Effect of adrenaline-containing irrigation on visual clarity during unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar decompression: a retrospective comparative study
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adrenaline-containing irrigation on visual clarity, surgical efficiency, and perioperative hemodynamic safety during unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar decompression (UBELD). Adren...
05
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26330
Open DOI
Confined to Kambin’s prism: MRI-based segmentation and prediction of the need for superior articular process removal in transforaminal endoscopic decompression
OBJECTIVE: The endoscopic transforaminal lumbar approach offers reduced tissue disruption and faster recovery compared with other open and minimally invasive approaches but is limited by the narrow and variable anatomy of the transforami...
06
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26328
Open DOI
Development and prospective validation of a porcine simulation model for training in unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery
OBJECTIVE: Unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery (UBE) offers several advantages over traditional techniques but is associated with a steep learning curve and limited access to structured training. Simulation-based education may f...
07
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26364
Open DOI
Comparative analysis of clinical outcomes and healthcare costs following endoscopic versus open lumbar discectomy: a multidatabase study utilizing TriNetX, NIS, and NASS
OBJECTIVE: Endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD) has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative to open lumbar discectomy (OLD), with advantages including reduced tissue disruption and amenability to outpatient settings. Comparative data o...
08
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26322
Open DOI
Age-dependent outcomes following transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy
OBJECTIVE: Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) has expanded as a minimally invasive alternative for treating lumbar disc herniations, particularly in elderly patients due to reduced tissue disruption and avoidance of gener...
09
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26357
Open DOI
A hypertensive response to irrigation: endoscopic repair of a ventral spinal CSF leak
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is most commonly caused by spinal CSF leaks, with ventral dural defects frequently requiring surgical repair when conservative measures fail. Endoscopic transforaminal approaches have emerged as...
10
DOI 10.3171/2026.7.focus26189
Open DOI
Cost-effectiveness of full-endoscopic, unilateral biportal endoscopic, and microscopic decompression for single-level lumbar spinal stenosis: a 2-year comparative analysis
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes and healthcare costs of full-endoscopic decompression (FED), unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) decompression, and microscopic decompression (MD) for single-level lu...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Issues for <Apr. 2004-> called also: NSF.
Title from title screen (viewed Jan. 25, 2000).
A preview forum for select articles for the Journal of Neurosurgery.
Latest issue consulted: Vo. 16, issue 4 (Apr. 2004).
Vol. 1, no. 1 preceded by a preview issue called: Apr. 1996.
Hypertext with links to text and non-text files
Mode of access: World Wide Web.