Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

T1-Rho on MRI may detect early spinal degeneration

(HealthDay)—T1ρ values on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may identify early degeneration in the intervertebral disc of asymptomatic young male weightlifters, according to a study published in the Oct. 15 issue of Spine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New tools for back pain prevention

European researchers and clinicians are working hand in hand to unveil the mechanisms leading to back pain, likely the most widespread chronic pathology among humans. Until recently, it was assumed that disc degeneration ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Physical work not the main cause of intervertebral disc degeneration

Even if you do not suffer from pain in the intervertebral discs in your lower back, it is a sure bet that you know someone who does. Yet, surprisingly little is known about what causes this disc degeneration. And there is ...

Medical research

New technology for durable spinal disc implants

Artificial joints have a limited lifespan. After a few years, many hip and knee joints have to be replaced. Much more complex are intervertebral disc implants, which cannot easily be replaced after their "expiry date" and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

MRI findings linked to effect of lumbar spine surgery

(HealthDay)—Certain findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are linked with surgical outcome in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, according to research published in the June 15 issue of Spine.

Surgery

Re-op rates ID'd for herniated intervertebral disc disease

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing surgery for lumbar herniated intervertebral disc disease, reoperation rates reach 13.4 percent after five years, with more than half of reoperations occurring in the first year, according ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Degeneration doesn't progress to discs adjacent to burst fracture

(HealthDay)—For patients with traumatic burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine who are treated with pedicle screw fixation and direct end-plate restoration, adjacent intervertebral discs do not routinely progress to ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Post-laminectomy spine strength can be predicted

(HealthDay)—Following lumbar laminectomy, loss of strength and shear stiffness (SS) can be predicted in the human lumbar spinal segment using measurable parameters, according to a study published in the December issue of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Incomplete recovery of lumbar discs two years after bed rest

(HealthDay) -- Recovery of the lumbar intervertebral discs following a 60-day period of bed rest is a lengthy process, with recovery incomplete at two years, according to a study published in the June 15 issue of Spine.

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