Intervertebral disc degeneration induced by long-segment in-situ immobilization: a macro, micro, and nanoscale analysis

Intervertebral disc degeneration induced by long-segment in-situ immobilization: a macro, micro, and nanoscale analysis

Abstract Background Cervical spine fixation or immobilization has become a routine treatment for spinal fracture, dislocation, subluxation injuries, or spondylosis. The effects of immobilization of intervertebral discs of the cervical spine is unclear. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effe...

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Main Authors: Yan-Jun Che, Hai-Tao Li, Ting Liang, Xi Chen, Jiang-Bo Guo, Hua-Ye Jiang, Zong-Ping Luo, Hui-Lin Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Intervertebral disc degeneration
Immobilization
Cervical spine
Fixation
Biomechanics
Rat model
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2235-z

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