Relevant Anatomy. As the name suggests, an intervertebral disc is a cushion that lies between two vertebrae. It consists of two distinct components, nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus.

Mesoblast Limited has announced that its Phase 2 clinical trial investigating the use of allogeneic, or off-the-shelf, Mesenchymal Precursor Cells (MPCs) for non-surgical restoration of degenerated ...

Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the intervertebral discs of the spine become weak and start to deteriorate. There can be a multitude of causes for this condition. Fortunately ...

Retrolisthesis, or backwards slippage of a vertebra, occurs when a single vertebra slips and moves back along the intervertebral disc underneath or above it. Learn more about retrolisthesis and ...

A clinical trial on the VIA Disc NP treatment for discogenic back pain has shown impressive results, significantly reducing pain and improving back function. The non-surgical, minimally invasive ...

Seemingly out of nowhere, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo may miss the rest of the 2013 season due to a back injury known as a herniated intervertebral disc.

Since the early 1900s, veterinarians have observed intervertebral disc disease — a common cause of back pain, rear limb paralysis and inability to walk — more frequently in dogs with short legs ...