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.

Spinal degeneration, also known as degenerative disc disease or spondylosis, refers to the gradual deterioration of the structures of the spine over time. It is a common condition that typically ...

Sitting for extended periods can lead to serious spinal issues, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and ...

So, she saw Dr Loo Wee Lim, then a consultant spine surgeon at Changi General Hospital. Ms Ng was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease after a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.

Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2006;54(12):3859-3867. Degenerative disc disease is one of today's most common and costly medical conditions. Marked by the gradual erosion of cartilage between the ...

Patients with vertebral fractures, particularly severe fractures, may face greater risks for worsening spinal degeneration.

[4] The disc is removed ... adjacent segment degeneration. Thus, the question is how the outcomes of AIDA compare with those of ACDF in patients with symptomatic cervical spine DDD.

Doctors Matthew Prevost and Mark Prevost II, board-certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeons with Alabama Back Institute, are on the forefront of cutting-edge technology advancements ...

The spine is an amazing part of our body. It’s our central bone structure. It’s a conduit for messages from our brain to our ...