World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Virginie Lafage

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
93
Citations
40084
World Ranking
10739
National Ranking
5520

Virginie Lafage publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Virginie Lafage sits on this spectrum.

101–120 publications: 5 scientists 121–140 publications: 26 scientists 141–160 publications: 73 scientists 161–180 publications: 155 scientists 181–200 publications: 230 scientists 201–220 publications: 363 scientists 221–240 publications: 487 scientists 241–260 publications: 545 scientists 261–280 publications: 722 scientists 281–300 publications: 768 scientists 301–320 publications: 834 scientists 321–340 publications: 895 scientists 341–360 publications: 922 scientists 361–380 publications: 838 scientists 381–400 publications: 861 scientists 401–420 publications: 918 scientists 421–440 publications: 806 scientists 441–460 publications: 771 scientists 461–480 publications: 751 scientists 481–500 publications: 713 scientists 501–520 publications: 617 scientists 521–540 publications: 610 scientists 541–560 publications: 537 scientists 561–580 publications: 504 scientists 581–600 publications: 509 scientists 601–620 publications: 396 scientists 621–640 publications: 386 scientists 641–660 publications: 371 scientists 661–680 publications: 340 scientists 681–700 publications: 336 scientists 701–720 publications: 307 scientists 721–740 publications: 259 scientists 741–760 publications: 230 scientists 761–780 publications: 228 scientists 781–800 publications: 217 scientists 801–820 publications: 204 scientists 821–840 publications: 186 scientists 841–860 publications: 177 scientists 861–880 publications: 155 scientists 881–900 publications: 139 scientists 901–920 publications: 145 scientists 921–940 publications: 116 scientists 941–960 publications: 133 scientists 961–980 publications: 91 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 96 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 77 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 70 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 63 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 77 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 49 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 54 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 49 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 51 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 35 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 39 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 26 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 37 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 36 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 27 scientists 1,281–1,300 publications: 32 scientists 1,301–1,320 publications: 28 scientists 1,321–1,340 publications: 17 scientists 1,341–1,360 publications: 30 scientists 1,361–1,380 publications: 28 scientists 1,381–1,400 publications: 17 scientists 1,401–1,420 publications: 21 scientists 1,421–1,440 publications: 15 scientists 1,441–1,460 publications: 12 scientists 1,461–1,480 publications: 12 scientists 1,481–1,500 publications: 18 scientists 1,501–1,520 publications: 14 scientists 1,521–1,540 publications: 17 scientists 1,541–1,560 publications: 15 scientists 1,561–1,580 publications: 6 scientists 1,581–1,600 publications: 2 scientists 1,601–1,620 publications: 12 scientists 1,621–1,640 publications: 11 scientists 1,641–1,660 publications: 8 scientists 1,661–1,680 publications: 5 scientists 1,681–1,700 publications: 5 scientists 1,701–1,720 publications: 10 scientists 1,721–1,740 publications: 12 scientists 1,741–1,760 publications: 14 scientists 1,761–1,780 publications: 6 scientists 1,781–1,795 publications: 5 scientists 1,796+ publications: 100 scientists
101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 1,398 publications — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Virginie Lafage D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Virginie Lafage sits on this spectrum.

70–71 D-Index: 226 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 391 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 574 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 730 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 891 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 972 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 1,027 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 1,003 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 960 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 970 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 922 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 839 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 808 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 779 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 668 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 611 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 630 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 513 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 541 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 445 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 429 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 399 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 393 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 318 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 302 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 287 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 255 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 256 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 252 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 230 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 179 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 168 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 163 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 159 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 134 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 134 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 118 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 109 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 106 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 74 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 79 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 80 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 87 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 57 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 74 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 69 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 60 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 53 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 39 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 42 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 32 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 39 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 40 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 28 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 19 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 23 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 31 scientists 184–185 D-Index: 18 scientists 186–187 D-Index: 20 scientists 188–189 D-Index: 22 scientists 190–191 D-Index: 13 scientists 192–193 D-Index: 21 scientists 194–195 D-Index: 12 scientists 196–197 D-Index: 12 scientists 198–199 D-Index: 14 scientists 200–201 D-Index: 15 scientists 202–203 D-Index: 13 scientists 204–205 D-Index: 10 scientists 206–207 D-Index: 8 scientists 208–209 D-Index: 4 scientists 210–211 D-Index: 12 scientists 212–213 D-Index: 11 scientists 214–215 D-Index: 10 scientists 216 D-Index: 4 scientists 217+ D-Index: 98 scientists
70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 93 D-Index — 47th percentile

47% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

Overview

Virginie Lafage is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in the United States. Their research primarily advances the understanding and treatment of spinal deformities, with a focus on surgery and related clinical outcomes.

The scientist's work spans the field of Medicine, specializing in Surgery and extending into Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Geriatrics and Gerontology, and Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine.

Research topics frequently addressed by Virginie Lafage include:

  • Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
  • Spinal fractures and fixation techniques
  • Spine and intervertebral disc pathology
  • Medical imaging and analysis
  • Cervical and thoracic myelopathy
  • Pelvic and acetabular injuries
  • Frailty in older adults

Recent significant papers authored or coauthored by Lafage include:

  • "Sagittal age-adjusted score (SAAS) for adult spinal deformity (ASD) more effectively predicts surgical outcomes and proximal junctional kyphosis than previous classifications," 2021, Spine Deformity
  • "Preoperative Hounsfield Units at the Planned Upper Instrumented Vertebrae May Predict Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Adult Spinal Deformity," 2020, Spine
  • "A cost benefit analysis of increasing surgical technology in lumbar spine fusion," 2020, The Spine Journal
  • "Operative versus nonoperative treatment for adult symptomatic lumbar scoliosis at 5-year follow-up: durability of outcomes and impact of treatment-related serious adverse events," 2021, Journal of Neurosurgery Spine
  • "Multicenter assessment of surgical outcomes in adult spinal deformity patients with severe global coronal malalignment: determination of target coronal realignment threshold," 2020, Journal of Neurosurgery Spine

Virginie Lafage collaborates extensively with several researchers in the field. Frequent coauthors include:

  • Renaud Lafage
  • Peter G. Passias
  • Shay Bess
  • Christopher I. Shaffrey
  • Justin S. Smith

The scientist has published numerous articles in leading journals related to spinal research. Common publication venues include:

  • The Spine Journal
  • Spine
  • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine
  • Global Spine Journal
  • Spine Deformity

In addition to journal articles, Virginie Lafage has contributed to book literature, including a publication titled Correction Techniques for Spinal Deformity released in 2023 by Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited eBooks.

Best Publications

  • Pelvic tilt and truncal inclination: two key radiographic parameters in the setting of adults with spinal deformity.

    Virginie Lafage;Frank Schwab;Ashish Patel;Nicola Hawkinson

  • Adult spinal deformity-postoperative standing imbalance: how much can you tolerate? An overview of key parameters in assessing alignment and planning corrective surgery.

    Frank Schwab;Ashish Patel;Benjamin Ungar;Jean-Pierre Farcy

  • Radiographical spinopelvic parameters and disability in the setting of adult spinal deformity: a prospective multicenter analysis.

    Frank J. Schwab;Benjamin Blondel;Benjamin Blondel;Shay Bess;Richard Hostin

  • Sagittal plane considerations and the pelvis in the adult patient.

    Frank Schwab;Virginie Lafage;Ashish Patel;Jean-Pierre Farcy

  • Cervical spine alignment, sagittal deformity, and clinical implications: A review

    Justin K. Scheer;Jessica A. Tang;Justin S. Smith;Frank L. Acosta

  • The Impact of Standing Regional Cervical Sagittal Alignment on Outcomes in Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

    Jessica A. Tang;Justin K. Scheer;Justin S. Smith;Vedat Deviren

  • Gravity line analysis in adult volunteers: age-related correlation with spinal parameters, pelvic parameters, and foot position.

    Frank Schwab;Virginie Lafage;Reid Boyce;Wafa Skalli

  • The Comprehensive Anatomical Spinal Osteotomy Classification

    Frank Schwab;Benjamin Blondel;Benjamin Blondel;Edward Chay;Jason Demakakos

  • Cervical radiographical alignment: comprehensive assessment techniques and potential importance in cervical myelopathy.

    Christopher P. Ames;Benjamin Blondel;Justin K. Scheer;Frank J. Schwab

  • Standing balance and sagittal plane spinal deformity: analysis of spinopelvic and gravity line parameters.

    Virginie Lafage;Frank Schwab;Wafa Skalli;Nicola Hawkinson

  • TheT1 pelvic angle, a novel radiographic measure of global sagittal deformity, accounts for both spinal inclination and pelvic tilt and correlates with health-related quality of life

    Themistocles Protopsaltis;Frank Schwab;Nicolas Bronsard;Justin S. Smith

  • The SRS-Schwab adult spinal deformity classification: assessment and clinical correlations based on a prospective operative and nonoperative cohort.

    Jamie Terran;Frank Schwab;Christopher I. Shaffrey;Justin S. Smith

  • Defining Spino-Pelvic Alignment Thresholds: Should Operative Goals in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Account for Age?

    Renaud Lafage;Frank Schwab;Vincent Challier;Jensen K. Henry

  • Change in classification grade by the SRS-Schwab Adult Spinal Deformity Classification predicts impact on health-related quality of life measures: prospective analysis of operative and nonoperative treatment.

    Justin S Smith;Eric Klineberg;Frank Schwab;Christopher I Shaffrey

  • Adult spinal deformity.

    Bassel G Diebo;Neil V Shah;Oheneba Boachie-Adjei;Feng Zhu

  • Impact of spinopelvic alignment on decision making in deformity surgery in adults: A review.

    Christopher P Ames;Justin S Smith;Justin K Scheer;Shay Bess

  • Prospective multicenter assessment of perioperative and minimum 2-year postoperative complication rates associated with adult spinal deformity surgery

    Justin S. Smith;Eric Otto Klineberg;Virginie Lafage;Christopher I. Shaffrey

  • Efficacy of tranexamic acid on surgical bleeding in spine surgery: a meta-analysis.

    Thomas Cheriyan;Stephen P. Maier;Kristina Bianco;Kseniya Slobodyanyuk

  • Outcomes of Operative and Nonoperative Treatment for Adult Spinal Deformity: A Prospective, Multicenter, Propensity-Matched Cohort Assessment With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up.

    Justin S. Smith;Virginie Lafage;Christopher I. Shaffrey;Frank Schwab

  • Reliability assessment of a novel cervical spine deformity classification system

    Christopher P. Ames;Justin S. Smith;Robert Eastlack;Donald J. Blaskiewicz

Frequent Co-Authors

Frank J. Schwab
Frank J. Schwab Hospital for Special Surgery
Christopher P. Ames
Christopher P. Ames University of California, San Francisco
Christopher I. Shaffrey
Christopher I. Shaffrey Duke University
Han Jo Kim
Han Jo Kim Hospital for Special Surgery
Justin S. Smith
Justin S. Smith University of Virginia
Daniel M. Sciubba
Daniel M. Sciubba Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Todd J. Albert
Todd J. Albert Hospital for Special Surgery
Justin D. Smith
Justin D. Smith University of Utah
Lawrence G. Lenke
Lawrence G. Lenke Columbia University
Oheneba Boachie-Adjei
Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Weill Cornell Medicine

External Links

Personal website of Virginie Lafage

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring related online degrees can open up diverse healthcare career pathways in the USA, even beyond traditional medicine. Many students begin with nursing, but entry requirements can differ widely. Those seeking flexible entry might consider what’s the easiest nursing program to get into? to get started in patient care.

If you prefer an administrative or technical role, accredited medical billing and coding online schools can provide pathways to in-demand healthcare office roles with flexible study options.

Some nursing programs are more accessible than others. If you’re concerned about strict admissions testing, consider a nursing school that don’t require teas or HESI exams.

Those interested in the business side may opt for a healthcare administration associate degree online. This degree can offer rapid entry to management roles within the healthcare industry.

Each pathway offers unique opportunities and flexibility, helping you find the best fit for your career goals in healthcare.

Best Scientists Citing Virginie Lafage

Christopher I. Shaffrey

Christopher I. Shaffrey

Duke University

Publications: 134

Christopher P. Ames

Christopher P. Ames

University of California, San Francisco

Publications: 126

Frank J. Schwab

Frank J. Schwab

Hospital for Special Surgery

Publications: 112

Justin S. Smith

Justin S. Smith

University of Virginia

Publications: 82

Praveen V. Mummaneni

Praveen V. Mummaneni

University of California, San Francisco

Publications: 43

Han Jo Kim

Han Jo Kim

Hospital for Special Surgery

Publications: 41

Daniel M. Sciubba

Daniel M. Sciubba

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Publications: 38

Michael G. Fehlings

Michael G. Fehlings

University of Toronto

Publications: 33

Steven D. Glassman

Steven D. Glassman

University of Louisville

Publications: 28

Oheneba Boachie-Adjei

Oheneba Boachie-Adjei

Weill Cornell Medicine

Publications: 28

Alexander R. Vaccaro

Alexander R. Vaccaro

Thomas Jefferson University

Publications: 25

Sigurd Berven

Sigurd Berven

University of California, San Francisco

Publications: 22

Michael Wang

Michael Wang

Argonne National Laboratory

Publications: 21

Peter O. Newton

Peter O. Newton

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Publications: 20

Todd J. Albert

Todd J. Albert

Hospital for Special Surgery

Publications: 20

David O. Okonkwo

David O. Okonkwo

University of Pittsburgh

Publications: 19

Trending Scientists

Etienne Snoeck

Etienne Snoeck

Federal University of Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées

Hang Luo

Hang Luo

Central South University

Tryon A Wickersham

Tryon A Wickersham

Texas A&M University

Renato Procopio

Renato Procopio

University of Genoa

Sergio Vazquez

Sergio Vazquez

University of Seville

Paolo Brambilla

Paolo Brambilla

University of Milan

Linda J. Saif

Linda J. Saif

The Ohio State University

Henry E. Fuelberg

Henry E. Fuelberg

Florida State University

Alex R. Baker

Alex R. Baker

University of East Anglia

Joanne N. Engel

Joanne N. Engel

University of California, San Francisco

Noriko T. Kita

Noriko T. Kita

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Trajče Stafilov

Trajče Stafilov

Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje

Timothy J. Power

Timothy J. Power

University of Oxford

Toshio Miyata

Toshio Miyata

Tohoku University

Robert N. Foley

Robert N. Foley

University of Minnesota

Kirsten Thonicke

Kirsten Thonicke

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Related Medicine Rankings & Guides

2026 Best Online Pharmacy Technician Associate Programs

2026 Best Online Pharmacy Technician Associate Programs
2026 Healthcare Degree Programs You Can Earn in 2 Years or Less

2026 Healthcare Degree Programs You Can Earn in 2 Years or Less
2026 Most Affordable Online DNP Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online DNP Programs
2026 Fastest Online Graduate Certificate Nurse Midwifery Programs

2026 Fastest Online Graduate Certificate Nurse Midwifery Programs
2026 Best Online MSN Programs Without Clinicals

2026 Best Online MSN Programs Without Clinicals
2026 Best Pathways to Pursue MSN without a BSN Degree

2026 Best Pathways to Pursue MSN without a BSN Degree
2026 Easiest Nurse Practitioner Specialty Programs to Get Into

2026 Easiest Nurse Practitioner Specialty Programs to Get Into
2026 Best Online Nursing Programs in Washington: Accredited RN to BSN Programs

2026 Best Online Nursing Programs in Washington: Accredited RN to BSN Programs
2026 Healthcare Administration Degree Guide: Costs, Requirements & Job Opportunities

2026 Healthcare Administration Degree Guide: Costs, Requirements & Job Opportunities
2026 Most Affordable LPN/LVN to BSN Online Bridge Programs

2026 Most Affordable LPN/LVN to BSN Online Bridge Programs
2026 Medical Billing and Coding Certificate vs. Bachelor's Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Medical Billing and Coding Certificate vs. Bachelor's Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 Easiest Medical Degree Programs

2026 Easiest Medical Degree Programs
August 2026 Best Online Kinesiology Programs

August 2026 Best Online Kinesiology Programs
2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in California – Accredited Schools Online & Campus

2026 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in California – Accredited Schools Online & Campus
2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated Nursing Programs With High Graduation Rate

2026 Most Affordable Online Accelerated Nursing Programs With High Graduation Rate
2026 Fastest Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Programs

2026 Fastest Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Programs
2026 Most Affordable Master’s in Health Science Degrees

2026 Most Affordable Master’s in Health Science Degrees
2026 Best Online Dual FNP/PMHNP Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Dual FNP/PMHNP Degree Programs
2026 Easiest MPH Online Programs to Get Into

2026 Easiest MPH Online Programs to Get Into
2026 Best Online FNP Programs That Provide Preceptors

2026 Best Online FNP Programs That Provide Preceptors
2026 Best Online Nursing Programs in Maine – Accredited RN to BSN Programs

2026 Best Online Nursing Programs in Maine – Accredited RN to BSN Programs

Recently Published Articles

2026 Most Affordable Online Exercise Science Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Exercise Science Degree Programs
2026 Purdue Global Online BSN to DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice: Cost, Curriculum, Admissions, and Career Outcomes

2026 Purdue Global Online BSN to DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice: Cost, Curriculum, Admissions, and Career Outcomes
2026 How to Become a Venture Capitalist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Venture Capitalist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Self-Paced Online SLP Programs: Pros and Cons

2026 Self-Paced Online SLP Programs: Pros and Cons
2026 Online History Bachelor's Degree Programs With Accelerated Courses

2026 Online History Bachelor's Degree Programs With Accelerated Courses
2026 Fingerprint Specialist Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Fingerprint Specialist Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Architecture Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Architecture Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 AI Doctorate Degrees for Executives and Senior Leaders

2026 AI Doctorate Degrees for Executives and Senior Leaders
2026 What Medical Degrees Can I Get Online?

2026 What Medical Degrees Can I Get Online?
2026 Best Accredited Online BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Can You Get a Fine Arts Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Fine Arts Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Understanding ASHA, CAA, and State Licensure in Speech Pathology

2026 Understanding ASHA, CAA, and State Licensure in Speech Pathology
2026 Best 6-Month RN to BSN Programs

2026 Best 6-Month RN to BSN Programs
2026 ABA Graduate Certificate vs Master’s: Which Path Is Best for BCBA

2026 ABA Graduate Certificate vs Master’s: Which Path Is Best for BCBA
2026 Best Criminal Justice Degrees for Fraud and Compliance Investigation Careers

2026 Best Criminal Justice Degrees for Fraud and Compliance Investigation Careers
2026 Highest-Paying Jobs with a Marketing Master's Degree

2026 Highest-Paying Jobs with a Marketing Master's Degree
2026 Best Online Master's Degree in Management Information Systems

2026 Best Online Master's Degree in Management Information Systems
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program?
2026 Can You Get a Biology Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Biology Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Is Demand for Nurse Educator Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Nurse Educator Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 Most Affordable Online Urban Planning and Development Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Urban Planning and Development Degree Programs