Journal Of Neurosurgery Publishing Group Research Articles

Honoring the 75th anniversary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Ever since the Journal of Neurosurgery (JNS) published its first volume in 1944, the journal has reflected the scientific, technical, and clinical evolution of our specialty and parent organization, first called the Harvey Cushing Society and later the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. The JNS has been an uncompromising arbiter of progress in our specialty, and its superb editorial stewardship has led to its recognition as the premier journal in the field. The impact rating of JNS and its wide circulation among neurosurgeons worldwide are two of the many reasons why most of the truly innovative and paradigm-shifting advances in neurosurgery have been published in its pages. As part of the 75th anniversary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons celebration, the JNS Publishing Group has initiated a project of reviewing papers published over the years that have had the highest impact factor and greatest scientific interest: papers that have heralded new knowledge, new concepts, and new techniques that have been at the heart of modern neurosurgery and its continuing excitement and progress. We hope you will enjoy these articles and the accompanying commentaries. In this issue we present the next paper in this series.

From manuscript submission to publication: a tour of the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group

The author offers a "soup-to-nuts" description of day-to-day operations at the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group. The route a manuscript follows from submission to publication is outlined and placed within the context of a brief history of the Journal of Neurosurgery and its related journals.

Guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Part 1: introduction and methodology

"Guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Part 1: introduction and methodology" published on Jun 2005 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

Guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Part 15: electrophysiological monitoring and lumbar fusion

Based on the medical evidence provided by the literature reviewed, there does not appear to be support for the hypothesis that any form of intraoperative monitoring improves patient outcomes following lumbar decompression or fusion procedures for degenerative spinal disease. Evidence does indicate that a normal evoked EMG response is predictive for intrapedicular screw placement (high NPV for breakout). The presence of an abnormal EMG response does not, however, exclude intrapedicular screw placement (low PPV). The majority of clinically apparent postoperative nerve injuries are associated with intraoperative changes in SSEP and/or DSEP monitoring. For this reason, changes in DSEP/SSEP monitoring appear to be sensitive to nerve root injury. There is a high-false positive rate, however, and changes in DSEP and SSEP recordings are frequently not related to nerve injury. A normal study has been shown to correlate with the lack of a significant postoperative nerve injury. There is no substantial evidence to indicate that the use of intraoperative monitoring of any kind provides useful information to the surgeon in terms of assessing the adequacy of nerve root decompression at the time of surgery.

A novel surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation in patients with long-standing degenerative disc disease by Wenger and Markwalder

"A novel surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation in patients with long-standing degenerative disc disease by Wenger and Markwalder" published on May 2005 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

Letter: Professional liability: statement to the Subcommitte on Health, Committee of Labor and Public Welfare, Washington, D.C., on behalf of the AANS.

"Professional Liability: Statement to the Subcommittee on Health, Committee of Labor and Public Welfare, Washington, D.C., on behalf of the AANS" published on Jul 1975 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

The effects of ventrolateral thalamic lesions on tremor and the biosynthesis of dopamine in monkeys with lesions in the ventromedial tegmentum.

"The Effects of Ventrolateral Thalamic Lesions on Tremor and the Biosynthesis of Dopamine in Monkeys with Lesions in the Ventromedial Tegmentum" published on Aug 1969 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

Internal Jugular Oxygen Saturation and Arteriovenous Oxygen Difference During Artificial Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformations

"Internal Jugular Oxygen Saturation and Arteriovenous Oxygen Difference During Artificial Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformations" published on Mar 1969 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

The protective effect of irradiation combined with sheathing methods on experimental nerve heterografts: silastic, autogenous veins, and heterogenous arteries.

"The Protective Effect of Irradiation Combined with Sheathing Methods on Experimental Nerve Heterografts: Silastic, Autogenous Veins, and Heterogenous Arteries" published on Nov 1967 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

A Study of the Factors Responsible for the Accumulation of Radioactive Iodinated Human Serum Albumin (RIHSA) by Intracranial Tumours and Other Lesions

"A Study of the Factors Responsible for the Accumulation of Radioactive Iodinated Human Serum Albumin (RIHSA) by Intracranial Tumours and Other Lesions" published on Jan 1965 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

ANGIOGRAPHIC IMAGES OF FALSE ANEURYSMAL SAC CAUSED BY RUPTURE OF MEDIAN MENINGEAL ARTERY IN THE COURSE OF TRAUMATIC EXTRADURAL HEMATOMATA: REPORT OF 3 CASES.

"Angiographic Images of False Aneurysmal Sac Caused by Rupture of Median Meningeal Artery in the Course of Traumatic Extradural Hematomata" published on Aug 1964 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

TREATMENT OF INTRACRANIAL VASCULAR DISORDERS WITH THE AID OF PROFOUND HYPOTHERMIA AND TOTAL CIRCULATORY ARREST: THREE YEARS' EXPERIENCE.

"Treatment of Intracranial Vascular Disorders with the Aid of Profound Hypothermia and Total Circulatory Arrest: Three Years' Experience" published on May 1964 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

Hypothermia, and interruption of carotid, or carotid and vertebral circulation, in the surgical management of intracranial aneurysms.

"Hypothermia, and Interruption of Carotid, or Carotid and Vertebral Circulation, in the Surgical Management of Intracranial Aneurysms" published on Jan 1956 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

Experimental studies of the effect of coagulating currents upon the brain when applied to the intact dura and directly on the cortex.

"Experimental Studies of the Effect of Coagulating Currents upon the Brain when Applied to the Intact Dura and Directly on the Cortex" published on Jul 1951 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

Surgical treatment of aneurysm of the anterior cerebral and of the anterior communicating arteries diagnosed by angiography and electroencephalography.

"Surgical Treatment of Aneurysm of the Anterior Cerebral and of the Anterior Communicating Arteries Diagnosed by Angiography and Electroencephalography" published on Jan 1950 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.

New Uses of Tantalum in Nerve Suture, Control of Neuroma Formation, and Prevention of Regeneration after Thoracic Sympathectomy. Illustration of Technical Procedures

"New Uses of Tantalum in Nerve Suture, Control of Neuroma Formation, and Prevention of Regeneration after Thoracic Sympathectomy. Illustration of Technical Procedures" published on Sep 1945 by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.