Degenerative disc disease (DDD) and intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) represent conditions that impair the function of the spinal motion segments, profoundly affecting quality of life worldwide.

March 22, 2007 — Preliminary experience in 5 patients with degenerative spine disease suggests that transplantation of fresh-frozen intervertebral disks preserved motion and stability of the spinal ...

Usually the first step is conservative treatment. Patients who have radicular symptoms but who do not have weakness or myelopathy can be treated conservatively. Conservative treatment can include ...

BERGEN, Norway — Finding genetic causes for various diseases has generated hope for new treatments and cures. Recently a team of international researchers identified new genes likely responsible for ...

Rochester Institute of Technology researchers are improving non-invasive treatment options for degenerative disc disease, an ailment that impacts 3 million adults yearly in the U.S., according to the ...

Stem cell transplant was viable and effective in halting or reversing degenerative disc disease of the spine, a meta-analysis of animal studies showed, in a development expected to open up research in ...

Degenerative disc disease is one of today's most common and costly medical conditions. Marked by the gradual erosion of cartilage between the vertebrae, this destructive disease of the spine routinely ...

Background Lower back pain occurs more frequently among volleyball than other players and one of the main course affecting their performance on the court. Objective To identify the reason of the lower ...

Preclinical studies demonstrate reduced inflammation, senescence, and pain in mice models for osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration.

From Dachshunds to large breeds, managing disc disease requires us to be masters of nuance, neurology, and owner psychology.