Spine 2004; 29: 2538–41. MEDLINE 17. Lemaire JP, Skalli W, Lavaste F et al.: Intervertebral ... adjacent-segment degeneration after lumbar fusion with total disc arthroplasty by using the ...

Degenerative disc disease is one of ... there notochord cells within the mammalian adult spine? And if they do, what distinguishes them from spinal tissue? These are among the critical questions ...

Adjacent Segment Disease (ASD) and Adjacent Segment Degeneration (ASDeg) are common complications following lumbar fusion ... preoperative adjacent intervertebral disc degeneration[1].

Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral ... disc degeneration than the normal population. A more detailed follow up study should be considered to investigate which particular ...

The facet joints, along with a cushioning pad called an intervertebral disc ... it affects the lumbar spine of the lower back. Symptoms include: Facet arthropathy is a type of degenerative ...

Spinal stability and low back pain Spinal ... injury to the passive system such as intervertebral disk degeneration or disruption of the posterior ligaments of the spine may increase the size of the ...

Spinal degeneration, also known as degenerative disc ... spine over time. It is a common condition that typically occurs with aging but can also be influenced by various factors. The ...