Letter to the Editor concerning “Low virulence bacterial infections in cervical intervertebral discs: a prospective case series” by Chen Y, Wang X, Zhang X, et al. (Eur Spine J; 2018: doi:10.1007/s00586-018-5582-4)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5671-4
Abstract: We have read with great interest the manuscript by Chen et al., which provides an interesting and potentially important perspective into low virulence infections in cervical intervertebral discs [1]. Given our experience in relation to… read more here.
Keywords: cervical intervertebral; chen; infections cervical; low virulence ... See more keywords
Fatigue responses of the human cervical spine intervertebral discs.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2016.11.026
Abstract: Numerous studies have been conducted since more than fifty years to understand the behavior of the human lumbar spine under fatigue loading. Applications have been largely driven by low back pain and human body vibration… read more here.
Keywords: spine; cervical spine; human cervical; spine intervertebral ... See more keywords
Biomechanical test protocols to detect minor injury effects in intervertebral discs.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.03.024
Abstract: Intervertebral discs (IVDs) maintain flexibility of the spine and bear mechanical load. Annulus fibrosus (AF) defects are associated with IVD degeneration and herniation which disrupt biomechanical function and can cause pain. AF puncture injuries can… read more here.
Keywords: biomechanical testing; biomechanical properties; detect minor; tension ... See more keywords
Assessment of glycosaminoglycan content in intervertebral discs of patients with leg length discrepancy: A pilot study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.03.014
Abstract: Objective Leg length discrepancy (LLD) could be a predisposing factor for early degeneration of lumbar intervertebral discs (IVD). The purpose of this study was to elucidate the molecular effect of LLD on IVDs. Methods IVDs… read more here.
Keywords: length discrepancy; leg length; study; intervertebral discs ... See more keywords
Diurnal T2-changes of the intervertebral discs of the entire spine and the influence of weightlifting
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-71003-z
Abstract: The purpose was to study if (1) diurnal changes occur in the entire spine and if (2) intervertebral discs (IVDs) of weightlifters (WL) have decreased baseline T2-values in the morning as well as (3) increased… read more here.
Keywords: spine; diurnal changes; entire spine; morning ... See more keywords
Functionalized self-assembling peptide RADKPS hydrogels promote regenerative repair of degenerated intervertebral discs.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00634k
Abstract: Objective: the aim of this study was to investigate whether the functionalized self-assembling peptide hydrogel RADKPS is safe and effective for regenerative repair of degenerative intervertebral discs. Methods: an in vitro degenerative model of human… read more here.
Keywords: radkps; hydrogel; regenerative repair; intervertebral discs ... See more keywords
Adiponectin Downregulates TNF-&agr; Expression in Degenerated Intervertebral Discs
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002364
Abstract: Study Design. Given the results of previous in vitro investigations of the expression patterns of adiponectin and its receptors in healthy and degenerated intervertebral discs (IVDs), we studied the effects of adiponectin on tumor necrosis… read more here.
Keywords: ivd tissues; tnf agr; degenerated intervertebral; expression ... See more keywords
Why Are Some Intervertebral Discs More Prone to Degeneration?
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004632
Abstract: Study Design. Prospective observational study. Objective. To determine the prevalence of isolated thoracic degeneration on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), demographic factors and imaging features, as well as the patient-reported quality of life outcomes associated with… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic degeneration; degeneration; intervertebral discs; isolated thoracic ... See more keywords
The projection of the thoracic nerve roots and their connection with intervertebral discs: a cadaver and radiological study
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DOI: 10.1177/0284185119890089
Abstract: Background The anatomical features of the thoracic nerve roots in connection with intervertebral discs may prevent surgery-related complications and improve patients’ neurological functional status during thoracic spine surgery. There is limited literature evidence regarding this… read more here.
Keywords: connection intervertebral; roots connection; thoracic nerve; nerve roots ... See more keywords
Formation of the sacrum requires down-regulation of sonic hedgehog signaling in the sacral intervertebral discs
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DOI: 10.1242/bio.035592
Abstract: ABSTRACT In humans, the sacrum forms an important component of the pelvic arch, and it transfers the weight of the body to the lower limbs. The sacrum is formed by collapse of the intervertebral discs… read more here.
Keywords: intervertebral discs; sonic hedgehog; shh signaling; discs ... See more keywords
Detection of apoptosis and matrical degeneration within the intervertebral discs of rats due to passive cigarette smoking
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218298
Abstract: Although low-back pain is considered to be associated with cigarette smoking, the influence of cigarette smoking on the intervertebral discs (IVD) has not been confirmed. We established a rat model of passive cigarette smoking-induced IVD… read more here.
Keywords: apoptosis; passive cigarette; cigarette smoking; cigarette ... See more keywords