Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.

Objectives The circadian clocks are internal timing mechanisms that drive ∼24-hour rhythms in a tissue-specific manner. Many aspects of the physiology of the intervertebral disc (IVD) show clear ...

Your upper back (thoracic spine) contains 12 vertebrae (spinal bones) and intervertebral discs that separate and cushion the vertebrae, nerves, and connective tissues like ligaments and tendons.

Methods Whole spine MRI and cervical and lumbar radiographs of patients ≥18 years with ... and substantial (0.61–0.80) for disc degeneration, facet joint osteoarthritis, central stenosis, Schmorls ...

Various methods for spinal stabilization are in common use ... Other conditions identified by pre-operative CT and MRI include subarachnoid diverticulum and intervertebral disc protrusion. One dog had ...

The single mum rushed Luna to the emergency vet where she was diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD ... is desperate to raise £6.5k for spinal surgery, therapy and a wheelchair ...

The single mum rushed Luna to the emergency vet where she was diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD ... Kaydee is desperate to raise £6,500 for spinal surgery, therapy and a wheelchair ...

Facet arthropathy is diagnosed using X-rays or other imaging studies. Treatment includes over-the-counter pain relievers, prescription muscle relaxers, exercise, and spinal manipulation. Severe cases ...