Biomaterials for intervertebral disc regeneration and repair
The intervertebral disc contributes to motion, weight bearing, and flexibility of the spine, but
is susceptible to damage and morphological changes that contribute to pathology with age …
is susceptible to damage and morphological changes that contribute to pathology with age …
Role of biomechanics in intervertebral disc degeneration and regenerative therapies: what needs repairing in the disc and what are promising biomaterials for its …
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Degeneration and injuries of the intervertebral disc (IVD) result
in large alterations in biomechanical behaviors. Repair strategies using biomaterials can be …
in large alterations in biomechanical behaviors. Repair strategies using biomaterials can be …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and distribution of intervertebral disc degeneration over the entire spine in a population-based cohort: the Wakayama Spine Study
M Teraguchi, N Yoshimura, H Hashizume… - Osteoarthritis and …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objectives The purposes of this study were to investigate the prevalence and distribution of
intervertebral disc degeneration (DD) over the entire spine using magnetic resonance …
intervertebral disc degeneration (DD) over the entire spine using magnetic resonance …
Modified Pfirrmann grading system for lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration
Study Design. A reliability study was conducted. Objective. To modify a grading system for
lumbar disc degeneration and to test the reliability of this modified grading system. Summary …
lumbar disc degeneration and to test the reliability of this modified grading system. Summary …
Diagnostic imaging in intervertebral disc disease
Imaging is integral in the diagnosis of canine intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and in
differentiating subtypes of intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH). These include intervertebral …
differentiating subtypes of intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH). These include intervertebral …
A population-based study of juvenile disc degeneration and its association with overweight and obesity, low back pain, and diminished functional status
Background: Little is known regarding juvenile disc degeneration in individuals with normal
spinal alignment. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence …
spinal alignment. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence …
Factors associated with lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in the elderly
M Hangai, K Kaneoka, S Kuno, S Hinotsu, M Sakane… - The spine journal, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (DD) precedes
degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine. Various factors in addition to normal aging are …
degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine. Various factors in addition to normal aging are …
2004 Young Investigator Award Winner: vertebral endplate marrow contact channel occlusions and intervertebral disc degeneration
Study Design. Intervertebral disc degeneration was evaluated by morphologic appearance,
magnetic resonance imaging, and by biochemical matrix composition. Caliber and …
magnetic resonance imaging, and by biochemical matrix composition. Caliber and …
Innervation of pathologies in the lumbar vertebral end plate and intervertebral disc
Background context Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has limited diagnostic value for
chronic low back pain because of the unclear relationship between any anatomic …
chronic low back pain because of the unclear relationship between any anatomic …
Influence of single-level lumbar degenerative disc disease on the behavior of the adjacent segments—a finite element model study
LM Ruberté, RN Natarajan, GBJ Andersson - Journal of biomechanics, 2009 - Elsevier
The current study investigated mechanical predictors for the development of adjacent disc
degeneration. A 3-D finite element model of a lumbar spine was modified to simulate two …
degeneration. A 3-D finite element model of a lumbar spine was modified to simulate two …