Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.

Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2006;54(12):3859-3867. Degenerative disc disease is one of today's most common and costly medical conditions. Marked by the gradual erosion of cartilage between the ...

Posterior annular tears, ruptures in the spine's intervertebral discs, commonly arise from aging or external stressors. These ...

Spinal degeneration, also known as degenerative disc disease or spondylosis, refers to the gradual deterioration of the structures of the spine over time. It is a common condition that typically ...

[4] The disc is removed anteriorly ... It has the theoretic advantage of a reduced risk of adjacent segment degeneration. Thus, the question is how the outcomes of AIDA compare with those of ...

The patient, Mr Bello, a 28-year-old Nigerian national who had been suffering from severe lower back and leg pain due to ...

PGI has successfully completed three cervical spine disc replacements, relieving patients suffering from degenerative ...

NASS’s 2024 Research Funding Program announced grants and traveling fellowships winners totaling $159,059 this year.

Wuertz-Kozak, investigates cellular mechanisms central to inflammation, degeneration, and fibrosis, aiming to translate these insights into innovative therapies. Our research focuses on regenerative ...