Haddad S, Yilgor C, Jacobs E, Vila L, Nunez-Pereira S, Valencia MR, Pupak A, Barcheni M, Pizones J, Alanay A, Kleinstuck F, Obeid I, Pellise F; European Spine Study Group (ESSG)
Long-term mechanical failure in well aligned adult spinal deformity patients
Spine J. 2025 Feb;25(2):337-346
DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2024.09.019
IF: 4.9
RESEARCH GROUPS
Spine Research Unit
21
Number of publications
42.86
%
% Q1
4.76
%
% D1
33.33
%
% Leadership
14.29
%
% Female Leadership
1.35
CROWN (2021-2025)
12.66
%
HCP10% (2021-2025)
42.86
%
% Open access
90.48
%
% International Collaboration
0
Highly cited papers / HCP 1% (2021-2025)
1
Publications in high-IF journals with high Altmetric scores
2
Number of Ongoing Projectes (total)
0
International ongoing projects
0
Number of New projects (total)
0
International new projects
0
Number of Active clinical Trials
0
Number of New Clinical Trials
0
Number of Theses
Vall Hebron Spine Research Unit (VHSRU) is a growing multidisciplinary group of professionals devoted to the study of complex spinal disorders. VHSRU is formed by 6 surgeons and 5 researchers organized in 5 different research lines: Pediatric and Adolescent Spinal Deformity, Adult Spinal Deformity, Spinal Cord Injuries in trauma, Myelopathy and Tumors. VHSRU mission and main objective is to improve the treatment (mainly surgical), health care and, therefore, the quality of life of patients affected by spinal pathologies. During 2025, we published a total of 36 new manuscripts and were nominated for 6 research awards in national and international meetings. We have been involved as coordinator or collaborator in 48 funded research projects (16 competitive and 32 non-competitive). All these projects allowed us to establish new synergies with other research centers and universities. We hope to maintain and expand this network in the future.
CORE/MISSIONS
- Rare Diseases
PROGRAMS
TEAM
Group Leader
Ferran Pellisé
Principal Investigator (PI)
Manuel Ramírez Valencia, Susana Núñez Pereira, Sleiman Haddad
Researchers
Ana García de Frutos, Moisés Suárez Pérez, Lluís Vila Castillo
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Pizones J, Gomez-Rice A, Moreno-Manzanaro L, Nunez Pereira S, Haddad S, Pupak A, Charles YP, Kleinstueck F, Perez-Grueso FJS, Obeid I, Alanay A, Pellise F; European Spine Study Group (ESSG)
Preservation of Distal Mobile Segments Reduces Risk of Rod Breakage in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 Jul 17
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000005457
IF: 2.7
Pellise F, Haddad S, Pereira SN, Yilgor C, Pupak A, Valencia MR, Pizones J, Alanay A, Obeid I, Kleinstueck FS, Galbusera F, Sagarra O; European Spine Study Group (ESSG)
Radiomics-powered radiographic image analysis for enhanced mechanical complications prediction and surgical planning in adult spine deformity
Spine J. 2026 Mar;26(3):578-585. Epub 2025 Oct 10
DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2025.10.011
IF: 4.7
Cina A, Tuci M, Pellise F, Yilgor C, Alanay A, Pizones J, Kleinstuck F, Obeid I, Charles YP, Richner-Wunderlin S, Galbusera F, Jutzeler CR, European Spine Study Group (ESSG)
Simulating Federated Learning to Enable Multi-Hospital Collaboration for Lumbopelvic Alignment Estimation
JOR Spine. 2025 Oct 16;8(4):e70120
DOI: 10.1002/jsp2.70120
IF: 3.9
Baroncini A, Larrieu D, Bourghli A, Pizones J, Pellise F, Kleinstueck F, Alanay A, Charles YP, Roscop C, Boissiere L, Obeid I; European Spine Study Group (ESSG)
Machine learning clustering reveals risk factors of mechanical complications requiring revision in adult spinal deformity surgery: a 2-year follow-up study
Eur Spine J. 2026 Jan;35(1):167-177. Epub 2025 Oct 29
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-025-09460-1
IF: 2.7
SELECTED PROJECTS
European Spine Study Group (ESSG): Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes Following Conservative and Surgical Treatment of Adult Spine Deformity
Principal Investigator: Ferran Pellisé
Agency: Depuy Synthes + Medtronic + NuVasive + Globus Medical + SpineArt
Funding: 6,093,770.99€
Period: 2010 - now
Biomarkers for Personalized Treatment in Adult Spinal Deformity: Targeting Aging and Frailty
Principal Investigator: Sleiman Haddad
Agency: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación- Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 97,500.00 €
Period: 2025-2027
Vertebral Pathology in Patients with Marfan or Loeys Dietz Syndrome. Risk Factors for Severity and Progression. Impact on Quality of Life
Principal Investigator: Susana Núñez Pereira
Agency: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación- Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 26,195.18€
Period: 2023-2025
Spinal Pathology in Patients with Marfan or Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. Risk Factors for Severity and Progression
Principal Investigator: Susana Núñez Pereira
Agency: Scoliosis Research Society
Funding: 29,700.00 $
Period: 2022-2025
Self-perceived health status and healthcare consumption of Idiopathic Scoliosis patients treated more than 20 years ago
Principal Investigator: Ferran Pellisé
Agency: Scoliosis Research Society
Funding: 450,000.00 $
Period: 2022- 2025
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