North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ): Volume 1 to Volume 4

Title: NASS Open Access Journal – Advancing Spine Care and Knowledge

Introduction: The North American Spine Society Open Access Journal (NASSJ) serves as a valuable open access companion to The Spine Journal, the society’s renowned scientific publication. With a mission to promote knowledge and advance spine care, NASSJ leverages the open access platform and electronic media interfaces to facilitate the dissemination of clinical care, research, and education related to spine surgery and spine care. This multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, international, and open access journal aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of spine-related knowledge exchange.

Key Features:

1. Comprehensive Scope: NASSJ publishes peer-reviewed research, critical reviews, editorials, and exchanges covering various aspects of spine surgery and spine care, ensuring a comprehensive and diverse range of contributions.
2. Educational Case Reports: The journal welcomes case reports that hold educational value for the spine community, further enriching the understanding and practice of spine care.
3. Acceptance of Various Article Types: Authors are encouraged to submit original basic/translational science studies, clinical papers, case reports, clinical case studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, critiques of classic articles, highlights of legends, and reviews of notable evolutions in the field of spine care.
4. Open Access Platform: NASSJ‘s open access nature provides authors and NASS members with increased choices, ensuring that spine research is readily accessible and rapidly available to the global spine care community.

Conclusion: The North American Spine Society Open Access Journal plays a crucial role in advancing spine care and knowledge. By providing an open access platform, the journal enables the efficient dissemination of research and educational material related to spine surgery and care. With its broad scope and multidisciplinary approach, NASSJ contributes significantly to the continuing knowledge of spine care providers, fostering advancements and improvements in the field. As an accessible and inclusive publication, the journal empowers researchers, practitioners, and NASS members to collaborate and enhance spine care practices on an international scale.

Volume 1: May 2020

Volume 2: August 2020

Volume 3: October 2020

Volume 4: December 2020