[HTML][HTML] Small molecule-based treatment approaches for intervertebral disc degeneration: current options and future directions

A Kamali, R Ziadlou, G Lang, J Pfannkuche, S Cui… - Theranostics, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Low back pain (LBP) is a major reason for disability, and symptomatic intervertebral disc
(IVD) degeneration (IDD) contributes to roughly 40% of all LBP cases. Current treatment …

[HTML][HTML] Biomechanics of the human intervertebral disc: a review of testing techniques and results

N Newell, JP Little, A Christou, MA Adams… - Journal of the …, 2017 - Elsevier
Many experimental testing techniques have been adopted in order to provide an
understanding of the biomechanics of the human intervertebral disc (IVD). The aim of this …

Molecular mechanisms of biological aging in intervertebral discs

NV Vo, RA Hartman, PR Patil… - Journal of …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Advanced age is the greatest risk factor for the majority of human ailments, including spine‐
related chronic disability and back pain, which stem from age‐associated intervertebral disc …

Diversity of intervertebral disc cells: phenotype and function

G Pattappa, Z Li, M Peroglio, N Wismer… - Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a moderately moving joint that is located between the bony
vertebrae and provides flexibility and load transmission throughout the spinal column. The …

Role of biomechanics in intervertebral disc degeneration and regenerative therapies: what needs repairing in the disc and what are promising biomaterials for its …

JC Iatridis, SB Nicoll, AJ Michalek, BA Walter… - The spine journal, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Degeneration and injuries of the intervertebral disc (IVD) result
in large alterations in biomechanical behaviors. Repair strategies using biomaterials can be …

Fundamental biomechanics of the spine—what we have learned in the past 25 years and future directions

TR Oxland - Journal of biomechanics, 2016 - Elsevier
Since the publication of the 2nd edition of White and Panjabi׳ s textbook, Clinical
Biomechanics of the Spine in 1990, there has been considerable research on the …

Mechanical loading of the intervertebral disc: from the macroscopic to the cellular level

C Neidlinger-Wilke, F Galbusera, H Pratsinis… - European Spine …, 2014 - Springer
Purpose Mechanical loading represents an integral part of intervertebral disc (IVD)
homeostasis. This review aims to summarise recent knowledge on the effects of mechanical …

Annulus fibrosus cell phenotypes in homeostasis and injury: implications for regenerative strategies

OM Torre, V Mroz, MK Bartelstein… - Annals of the New …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Despite considerable efforts to develop cellular, molecular, and structural repair strategies
and restore intervertebral disk function after injury, the basic biology underlying …

Spine biomechanical testing methodologies: the controversy of consensus vs scientific evidence

JJ Costi, EH Ledet, GD O'Connell - JOR spine, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Biomechanical testing methodologies for the spine have developed over the past 50 years.
During that time, there have been several paradigm shifts with respect to techniques. These …

[HTML][HTML] Genipin-crosslinked fibrin hydrogels as a potential adhesive to augment intervertebral disc annulus repair

RM Schek, AJ Michalek, JC Iatridis - European cells & materials, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract Treatment of damaged intervertebral discs is a significant clinical problem and,
despite advances in the repair and replacement of the nucleus pulposus, there are few …