Multiple regenerative strategies for intervertebral disc regeneration are being employed to reduce pain and improve quality of life. Current promising strategies include molecular therapy, gene therapy, cell-based therapy, and augmentation with biomaterials. Can degenerated discs regenerate? No, degenerative disc disease cannot heal on its own. Many treatments for degenerative discRead More →
Facet joints are pairs of small joints in between the vertebrae in the back of the spine. These joints have opposing surfaces of cartilage, which limits friction between the bones. The joint is surrounded by a capsule filled with a small amount of synovial fluid. Are intervertebral joints facet joints?Read More →
What is the function of the intervertebral discs? The intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers and provide flexibility to the spine, allowing it to flex and extend. What is the function of the intervertebral discs What is a slipped disc? The discs function to cushion the spine and reduce theRead More →