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

The avascularity of the IVD is an obstacle to intrinsic repair by exogenous cells Tissue-specific progenitor cells have been identified in the IVD, and these cells could be targeted to promote ...

A new MRI test promises to detect osteoarthritis early, when treatments are most helpful. The technique also detects spinal disc degeneration, report NYU researchers Alexej Jerschow, PhD, and Ravinder ...

Lower back pain can contribute to many other physical and mental health conditions. Complications may depend on the cause of the back pain but include pain in other areas, arthritis, depression, and ...

For patients who suffer back pain due to degenerative disc disease, there is an alternative to spinal fusion therapy for extreme cases. Degenerative disc disease affects more than 3 million people ...

Scientists have discovered that a natural molecule in the body counters the progression of osteoarthritis. The findings could one day lead to new therapies for some common diseases of aging. An ...

This illustration shows the major cell types affected by cellular senescence in various skeletal diseases. As the body ages, senescent cells accumulate in different tissues—including bone, cartilage, ...

The spine is vital for movement and support. Disorders like disc herniation and scoliosis cause pain and stiffness. These ...

Dear Colin: My neck has bothered me for about three years and my doctor and I aren't sure why. X-rays and MRI show "multilevel moderate arthritis" but nothing else. I'm only 54 and want to garden, ...

PHOENIX (KSAZ) --For years, opioids have been a common prescription for back pain, but for many patients, it was the gateway to addiction and illicit drugs, like heroin. There are, however, several ...