Cervical degenerative disc disease results from spinal spondylosis and causes deterioration of the intervertebral discs of the cervical spine. Desiccation of the discs leads to collapse of the index ...

First presentation of U.S. IDE clinical data shows statistically significant improvements in pain and function at 24 months ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) has released a position statement opposing "degenerative disc disease" as a diagnostic term for the cause of neck and back pain.

The Synergy disc was statistically superior to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion after two years, according to a U.S. investigational device exemption study. Five things to know: 1. The ...

As everyone ages, it’s rare for adults to not have neck or back pain. Fifty percent of Americans and 90% of people at least 50 years old have some level of degenerative disc disease. Whether you’re a ...

Tara Nurre just wants her life back. Diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, the Marion mother of three has lived with pain for the past five years. Simple chores like laundry or vacuuming are ...

Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis and intervertebral disk degeneration are conditions that affect millions of ...

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons why patients visit their primary care providers. In recent years, it is also a major cause of disability and missed days of work. There are a variety ...

JONESBORO, AR --Thousands of Americans who have struggled with lower back pain have had limited options for treatment in the past...especially those suffering from Degenerative Disc Disease. After ...

Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which age-related wear and tear of one or more spinal discs causes pain, such as in the low back, buttocks and thigh. Injuries can also contribute to disc ...

Nuchal rigidity refers to neck stiffness caused by serious medical conditions such as bacterial meningitis. You probably don’t give your neck the credit it deserves. It’s easy to take for granted that ...

A recent assessment by the BCBSA TEC in August 2009 found that the use of "artificial intervertebral disc arthroplasty for the treatment of patients with cervical degenerative disc disease does not ...