Items Tagged ‘spinal disc’
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Spine Center Active in Bringing Artificial Disc from the Lab to Patients
Cross Section of Intervertebral Disc Between Two Vertebrae Doctors at the Spine Center are taking a leading role in the advancement of the Artificial Disc Replacement. Getting implantable devices like these from the lab to patients requires rigorous testing and approval by the Food and Drug...
Posted on Apr 28, 2010 by Department Author In Blog, Spine, Spine Center Blog -
Spinal Disc Disease
Between each vertebra is a fibrous disc with a jelly-like core. These cushions of cartilage allow the body to accept and dissipate load across multiple levels in the spine and still allow for the flexibility required for performing normal activities of daily living. As the body twists, bends, flexes...