Growth Factors and Anticatabolic Substances for Prevention and Management of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is frequent, appearing from the second decade of life and progressing with age. Conservative management often fails, and patients with IVD degeneration may need surgical intervention. Several treatment strategies have been proposed, although only surgical disce...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Stem Cells International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/897183 |