Contemporary Spine Surgery (CSS)

Contemporary Spine Surgery is a monthly CME newsletter designed to keep spine surgeons and orthopedic specialists up to date with the latest surgical techniques, clinical practices, and innovations in spinal care. Each issue features a single, in-depth article authored by leading experts in neurosurgery and orthopedics, accompanied by illustrations and a CME exam. The newsletter’s format allows readers to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ annually, making it a valuable tool for maintaining certification and continuing education. Since its launch in 2000, Contemporary Spine Surgery has focused on practical, clinically relevant content rather than original research. Topics include minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity correction, disc replacement, fusion techniques, and postoperative management. Its concise, lesson-based structure ensures that busy clinicians can efficiently stay informed about evolving standards of care. While it does not carry a high impact factor like major research journals, it remains a trusted educational resource for surgeons seeking structured CME credits and practical updates in spine surgery.

Contemporary Spine Surgery (CSS) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Surgery, Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery (Spinal Focus), Continuing Medical Education (CME), minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity correction, disc replacement, fusion techniques, postoperative management , Online or Print , Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1527-4268, E-ISSN: 2161-1181, Established: 2000,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE