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Brain and Spine Template

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About the Brain and Spine format

Brain and Spine is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology, Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques, Medical Imaging and Analysis.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Brain and Spine 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inSpine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Medical Imaging and Analysis Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
ISSN2772-5294
Citation impact (2-yr)0.44
h-index23
i10-index102
Total citations4,153
Article processing charge$1,919
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereCharité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Brain and Spine per year

840
2021
834
2022
1K
2023
1.4K
2024
1.7K
2025

Citation impact of Brain and Spine by publication year

603
2021
1.1K
2022
980
2023
870
2024
447
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Brain and Spine

Chronic Subdural Hematoma (cSDH): A review of the current state of the art

Aria Nouri, Renato Gondar, Karl Schaller et al. · 1 Jan 2021

Introduction: Incidence of Chronic Subdural Hematoma (cSDH) is rising worldwide, partly due to an aging population, but also due to increased use of antithrombotic medication. Many recent studies have emerged to address current cSDH management strategies. Research question: What is the state of the art of cSDH management. Material and methods: Review. Results: Head trauma,…

Increasing incidence of spondylodiscitis in England: An analysis of the national health service (NHS) hospital episode statistics from 2012 to 2021

Santhosh G. Thavarajasingam, Hariharan Subbiah Ponniah, Richard Philipps et al. · 1 Jan 2023

Background: Spondylodiscitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of the intervertebral disk and adjacent vertebral bodies, with a mortality rate of 2-20%. Given the aging population, the increase in immunosuppression, and intravenous drug use in England, the incidence of spondylodiscitis is postulated to be increasing; however, the exact epidemiological trend in England remains unknown. Objective: The…

Management of cavernous sinus meningiomas: Consensus statement on behalf of the EANS skull base section

Marco V. Corniola, Pièrre-Hugues Roche, Michaël Bruneau et al. · 1 Jan 2022

Introduction: The evolution of cavernous sinus meningiomas (CSMs) might be unpredictable and the efficacy of their treatments is challenging due to their indolent evolution, variations and fluctuations of symptoms, heterogeneity of classifications and lack of randomized controlled trials. Here, a dedicated task force provides a consensus statement on the overall management of CSMs. Research question:…

Access to training in neurosurgery (Part 1): Global perspectives and contributing factors of barriers to access

Kwadwo Sarpong, Tarig Fadalla, Deen L. Garba et al. · 1 Jan 2022

Introduction: Neurological disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability adjusted life years (DALYs). Efforts have been made to increase the neurosurgical workforce in an attempt to address the global disease burden. Despite these efforts, there continues to be a shortage of neurosurgeons in both high-income countries (HICs) and low-and middle-income countries…

Surgeon's comfort: The ergonomics of a robotic exoscope using a head-mounted display

Anto Abramović, Matthias Demetz, Aleksandrs Krigers et al. · 28 Dec 2021

Introduction: Conventional microscopes have certain limitations in terms of posture and ergonomics. Monitor-based exoscopes could solve this problem and thereby lead to less work-related sick leave for surgeons. Research question: The aim of this study was to assess the ergonomics, usability, and neurosurgeon's comfort of a novel three-dimensional head-mounted display-based exoscope in a standardized setting.…

Brain and Spine template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Brain and Spine format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Brain and Spine template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Brain and Spine use?
Brain and Spine uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Brain and Spine 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Brain and Spine?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Brain and Spine document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Brain and Spine template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Brain and Spine format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Brain and Spine?
Brain and Spine is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Brain and Spine template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
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