Disc size markedly influences concentration profiles of intravenously administered solutes in the intervertebral disc: a computational study on glucosamine as a model solute S. MotaghinasabA. Shirazi-AdlJ. P. G. Urban Original Article 29 December 2013 Pages: 715 - 723
Biomechanical advantage of C1 pedicle screws over C1 lateral mass screws: a cadaveric study Florian FenskyRebecca A. KuenyNils Hansen-Algenstaedt Original Article 31 December 2013 Pages: 724 - 731
Influence of maturity on nucleus–endplate integration in the ovine lumbar spine Kelly R. WadePeter A. RobertsonNeil D. Broom Original Article 20 February 2014 Pages: 732 - 744
Platelet-rich plasma induces annulus fibrosus cell proliferation and matrix production T. N. PirvuJ. E. SchroederS. Grad Original Article 28 January 2014 Pages: 745 - 753
Quantification of continuous in vivo flexion–extension kinematics and intervertebral strains Tina M. NagelJared L. ZitnayDavid J. Nuckley Original Article 02 February 2014 Pages: 754 - 761
The effect of design parameters of interspinous implants on kinematics and load bearing: an in vitro study Christoph SchillingM. PfeifferA. Rohlmann Original Article 19 February 2014 Pages: 762 - 771
Responder analyses in randomised controlled trials for chronic low back pain: an overview of currently used methods Nicholas HenschkeAnnefloor van EnstRaymond WG Ostelo Review Article 14 January 2014 Pages: 772 - 778
Long-term effects of an outpatient rehabilitation program in patients with chronic recurrent low back pain Karin PieberMalvina HercegGuenther F. Wiesinger Original Article 11 January 2014 Pages: 779 - 785
A prospective, cluster-randomized controlled trial of exercise program to prevent low back pain in office workers Rattaporn SihawongPrawit JanwantanakulWiroj Jiamjarasrangsi Original Article 04 February 2014 Pages: 786 - 793
No kidding: low back pain and type of container influence adolescents’ perception of load heaviness Thierry NicoletAnne F. MannionFederico Balagué Original Article 07 February 2014 Pages: 794 - 799
Do analgesics improve functioning in patients with chronic low back pain? An explorative triple-blinded RCT Henrica R. Schiphorst PreuperJan H. B. GeertzenMichiel F. Reneman Original Article 15 February 2014 Pages: 800 - 806
Postural control in individuals with and without non-specific chronic low back pain: a preliminary case–control study Rene Rogieri CaffaroFábio Jorge Renovato FrançaAmélia Pasqual Marques Original Article 26 February 2014 Pages: 807 - 813
The prevalence and severity of low back pain and associated symptoms in 3,009 old men Iman GhaneiBjörn E. RosengrenMagnus K. Karlsson Original Article 27 December 2013 Pages: 814 - 820
Back pain in patients with degenerative spine disease and intradural spinal tumor: what to treat? when to treat? David BellutUrs M. MutterFrançois Porchet Original Article 31 December 2013 Pages: 821 - 829
One-stage anterior debridement, bone grafting and posterior instrumentation vs. single posterior debridement, bone grafting, and instrumentation for the treatment of thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis Xiyang WangXiaoyang PangXiongjie Shen Original Article 01 October 2013 Pages: 830 - 837
Bacteria detected after instrumentation surgery for pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis in a canine model Wei-Hua ChenYi-Jun KangGuo-Hua Lü Original Article 12 October 2013 Pages: 838 - 845
Extended indications of percutaneous endoscopic lavage and drainage for the treatment of lumbar infectious spondylitis Shih-Chieh YangWen-Jer ChenYuan-Kun Tu Original Article 22 January 2014 Pages: 846 - 853
Surgical site infection in spinal surgery: a comparative study between 2-octyl-cyanoacrylate and staples for wound closure Muneharu AndoTetsuya TamakiHiroshi Yamada Original Article 01 February 2014 Pages: 854 - 862
Reliability, validity and responsiveness of the cross-culturally adapted Italian version of the core outcome measures index (COMI) for the neck Marco MonticoneSimona FerranteAnne F. Mannion Original Article 23 November 2013 Pages: 863 - 872
Patient involvement in surgical treatment decisions and satisfaction with the treatment results after lumbar intervertebral discectomy Tõnu RätsepAndreas AbelÜlla Linnamägi Original Article 19 November 2013 Pages: 873 - 881
Validity of a single-item measure to assess leg or back pain as the predominant symptom in patients with degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine A. F. MannionU. M. MutterF. S. Kleinstück Original Article 30 January 2014 Pages: 882 - 887
“I know it’s changed”: a mixed-methods study of the meaning of Global Perceived Effect in chronic neck pain patients Roni EvansGert BronfortJan Hartvigsen Original Article 10 January 2014 Pages: 888 - 897
Reliability and validity of the Polish version of the Core Outcome Measures Index for the neck Grzegorz MiekisiakMariusz BanachRafal Zaluski Original Article Open access 23 December 2013 Pages: 898 - 903
Dural tears in primary decompressive lumbar surgery. Is primary repair necessary for a good outcome? Sean GrannumMohammed Shakil PatelMartyn Newey Original Article 28 January 2014 Pages: 904 - 908
The association of regional intensity of neurosurgical care with spinal fusion surgery in the USA Kimon BekelisSymeon Missios Original Article 04 February 2014 Pages: 909 - 915
A comparison of magnetic resonance imaging with electrodiagnostic findings in the evaluation of clinical radiculopathy: a cross-sectional study Zahra Reza SoltaniSimin SajadiBehrooz Tavana Original Article 12 January 2014 Pages: 916 - 921
Vertebral rotation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis calculated by radiograph and back surface analysis-based methods: correlation between the Raimondi method and rasterstereography. Eur Spine J;22:2336–2337 Johnny PaduloLuca Paolo Ardigò Letter to the Editor 19 January 2014 Pages: 922 - 923
Answer to the second letter to the Editor of J. Padulo et al. concerning: “vertebral rotation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis calculated by radiograph and back surface analysis-based methods: correlation between the Raimondi method and rasterstereography” by Mangone M, Raimondi P, Paoloni M, Pellanera S, Di MA, Di RS, Vanadia M, Dimaggio M, Murgia M, Santilli V (2013) Eur Spine J 22:367–371 M. MangoneM. Vanadia Author's Reply 18 January 2014 Pages: 924 - 926
Comment on Tian et al.: Minimally invasive versus open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a meta-analysis based on the current evidence Feng LiHongjun HuoHong Xia Letter to the Editor 22 January 2014 Pages: 927 - 928
Answer to the Letter to the Editor of Feng Li et al. entitled “Minimally invasive versus open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a meta-analysis based on the current evidence” by Nai-Feng Tian, Yao-Sen Wu, Xiao-Lei Zhang, Hua-Zi Xu, Yong-Long Chi, Fang-Min Mao (2013). Eur Spine J, doi:10.1007/s00586-013-2747-z Nai-Feng TianFang-Min Mao Author's Reply 18 January 2014 Pages: 929 - 930
Letter to the Editor regarding the article “Mini-open lateral retroperitoneal lumbar spine approach using psoas muscle retraction technique. Technical report and initial results on six patients” by K. Aghayev and F.D. Vrionis: Eur Spine J, 2013. 22(9):p. 2113–9 Christoph MehrenChristoph J. Siepe Letter to the Editor 29 December 2013 Pages: 931 - 931
Answer to the Letter to the Editor of C. Mehren et al. entitled “Technical Innovation?” Letter to the Editor regarding the article “Mini-open lateral retroperitoneal lumbar spine approach using psoas muscle retraction technique. Technical report and initial results on six patients” (by K. Aghayev and F. D. Vrionis: Eur Spine J, 2013. 22(9): p. 2113–9) Kamran AghayevFrank Vrionis Author's Reply 04 January 2014 Pages: 932 - 932
Letter regarding Liu et al.’s study entitled “A systematic review with meta-analysis of posterior interbody fusion versus posterolateral fusion in lumbar spondylolisthesis” Feng LiHongjun HuoXuejun Yang Letter to the Editor 17 January 2014 Pages: 933 - 934
Answer to the Letter to the Editor of Feng Li et al. entitled “A systematic review with meta-analysis of posterior interbody fusion versus posterolateral fusion in lumbar spondylolisthesis” by Xiaoyang Liu, Yipeng Wang, Guixing Qiu, Xisheng Weng, Bin Yu. Eur Spine J (2013): doi:10.1007/s00586-013-2880-8 Xiaoyang LiuYipeng Wang Author's Reply 22 January 2014 Pages: 935 - 937
Comment on Williams NH, et al.: a systematic review and meta-analysis of biological treatments targeting tumour necrosis factor α for sciatica (Eur Spine J, 2013;22(9):1921–35) Jing WangGui-tao LiHong-tao Sun Letter to the Editor 17 January 2014 Pages: 938 - 938
Answer to the Letter to the Editor of Gui-Tao Li et al. concerning: “A systematic review and meta-analysis of biological treatments targeting tumour necrosis factor α for sciatica” by Williams NH, Lewis R, Din NU, Matar HE, Fitzsimmons D, Phillips CJ, Sutton A, Burton K, Hendry M, Nafees S, Wilkinson C (2013) Eur Spine J; 22:1921–1935 Nefyn H. WilliamsRuth Lewis Author's Reply 17 January 2014 Pages: 939 - 939
Letter regarding article by Xu et al.: anterior versus posterior approach for treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures: a meta-analysis Guoping LiaoJingming Lin Letter to the Editor 24 January 2014 Pages: 940 - 940
Answer to the letter to the editor of Hong-Bin Guo et al. entitled “Anterior versus posterior approach for treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures: a meta-analysis” by Gui Jun Xu, Zhi Jun Li, Jian Xiong Ma, Tao Zhang, Xin Fu, Xin Long Ma (2013); Eur Spine J (2013) 22:2176–2183 Gui-jun XuZhi-jun LiXin Long Ma Author's Reply 19 February 2014 Pages: 941 - 942
Erratum to: Reliability of real-time ultrasound measurement of transversus abdominis thickness in healthy trained subjects Rafael GnatEdward SauliczBarbara Miądowicz Erratum 22 January 2014 Pages: 943 - 943