[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 ...

Many aspects of the physiology of the intervertebral disc (IVD) show clear diurnal rhythms. However, it is unknown whether IVD tissue contains functional circadian clocks and if so, how their ...

Degenerated CEP, characterized by increased stiffness, decreased permeability, and reduced water content, impairs substance transport and mechanical response within the IVD, ultimately leading to ...

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 ...

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

The pathophysiological basis of accelerated degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) and its contribution to the formation of spine osteoarthritis are at the active study stage. Objectives To ...

Lower back surgery represents a life-changing decision that demands careful consideration. While many view surgery as a ...

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

Back pain may disrupt daily living by making it difficult to enjoy hobbies or simply carry out simple chores Rest or treatment may help with some back discomfort but if the pain persists or becomes wo ...

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

The patients, including a 57-year-old woman and two male patients aged 49 and 54, were experiencing difficulty in walking, ...