It is the "shock absorber" between the vertebrae of the spine, cushioning every step, bend and jump: the intervertebral disc. If the fibrocartilage tissue in the spine degenerates over time, an ...

Degenerative disc disease is when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorate or break down, leading to pain. There may be weakness, numbness, and pain that ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Electrodynamic spray set up and Taylor cone formation arising from an applied electric potential. Cell therapy is a promising approach for the treatment of many degenerative diseases. For instance, ...

Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the intervertebral discs of the spine become weak and start to deteriorate. There can be a multitude of causes for this condition. Fortunately, there ...

A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring, causing ...

Symptomatic degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine occurs when the intervertebral discs supporting the vertebrae lose their elasticity. This can cause partial disc prolapse, which may be ...

Background Back pain and intervertbral disc (IVD) damage are common problems experienced by astronauts. We hypothesize this is from paraspinal muscle deconditioning, ∼5 cm body lengthening from spinal ...

Slipped discs are the most common reason to go to the doctor in Switzerland. Not only people, but also dogs frequently suffer from this problem. An operation cures the painful consequences of a ...