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Spine Deformity Template

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About the Spine Deformity format

Spine Deformity is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment, Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques, Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Spine Deformity 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inScoliosis diagnosis and treatment Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Hip disorders and treatments
ISSN2212-134X
Citation impact (2-yr)1.61
h-index51
i10-index707
Total citations22,062
Article processing charge$2,780
Top institutions publishing hereRady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Journal websitelink.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Spine Deformity per year

156
2014
154
2015
132
2016
155
2017
202
2018
172
2019
249
2020
198
2021
184
2022
163
2023
225
2024
231
2025

Citation impact of Spine Deformity by publication year

1.9K
2014
2K
2015
1.8K
2016
1.8K
2017
2.5K
2018
1.8K
2019
3.1K
2020
2.1K
2021
1.3K
2022
811
2023
706
2024
256
2025

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Spine Deformity template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Spine Deformity format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Spine Deformity template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Spine Deformity use?
Spine Deformity uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Spine Deformity 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Spine Deformity?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Spine Deformity 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 Spine Deformity template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Spine Deformity format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Spine Deformity?
Spine Deformity is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Spine Deformity template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Spine Deformity PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Spine Deformity template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Spine Deformity template cost?
You can start writing in the Spine Deformity template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Spine Deformity PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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