A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on September 8, 2025, titled, "Runx1 overexpression induces early onset of intervertebral disc degeneration." In this study, led by ...

Orthopedic surgeons who treat knee and shoulder injuries are reading and hearing more about lubricin and its important function as a lubricant in articular cartilage. It is something we will be ...

As the world’s population ages, intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) has become a major medical issue, causing chronic lower back pain and mobility issues that diminish the quality of life for ...

This week we are going to discuss the intervertebral disc derangement of the lumbar spine. This is a very common and very painful condition which can affect both the back and/or leg. The ...

Panjabi [2] operationally defined the NZ based on the finding that a motion segment does not return to its initial position after loading in a particular direction. This residual displacement, which ...

Symptomatic degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine occurs when the intervertebral discs supporting the vertebrae lose their elasticity. This can cause partial disc prolapse, which may be ...

Background Back pain and intervertbral disc (IVD) damage are common problems experienced by astronauts. We hypothesize this is from paraspinal muscle deconditioning, ∼5 cm body lengthening from spinal ...