Type 2 diabetes alters the behavior of discs in the vertebral column, making them stiffer, and also causes the discs to change shape earlier than normal. As a result, the disc's ability to withstand ...
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on September 8, 2025, titled, "Runx1 overexpression ...
Dr. Vitaly Gordin answers the question: 'X-Rays and Herniated Discs?' — -- Question: What Challenges Are Posed By Trying To See A Herniated Disc On An X-Ray? Answer: A plain x-ray is best suited ...
The hierarchical structure of the intervertebral disc (approximately 45–55 mm diameter in the human lumbar spine and 2.5–5 mm in the rat coccygeal spine) is composed of the outer fiber-reinforced ...