Spine is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal directed to an audience of spine physicians and scientists. The journal publishes original articles in the form of clinical and basic research. Spine will only publish studies that have institutional review board (IRB) or similar ethics committee approval for human and animal studies and have strictly observed a sufficient follow-up period. With the exception of reference presentation, Spine requires that all manuscripts be prepared in accordance with the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals. We follow the COPE guidelines.
Spine periodically publishes the following special sections: Controversy, Historical Perspective, Journal Club, Legal Forum, and Spine Update.