Loading the Spine in MRI
Loading the spine and the differences seen in MRI
Models of Disc Degeneration
What is the goal of the Study?
This Study aims to learn more about in-vitro models of disc degeneration. In this review paper, the authors sought a clinical perspective on the current state of in-vitro modelling related to the disruption, overloading…
Words and Diagnostic Labels of LBP Prognosis
Goal of the Study?
The goal of this study is to learn more about a patient's perception and expected outcome when a diagnosis is shared with them regarding their low back pain. In a recent paper published in the European Spine Journal[1.Public…
Disk Degeneration Higher than Reported in the Youth at this Hospital
Goal of the Study?
The goal of this study[1.Magnetic resonance imaging findings among young adults with low back pain at Nsambya hospital] was to have a closer look at the younger population's lower back MRI findings. Most epidemiological investigations…
Fibrotic alterations in human annulus fibrosus correlate with progression of intervertebral disc herniation
Goal of the Study?
In this histological analysis article from the Arthritis Research and Therapy Journal [1. Fibrotic Alterations In Human Annulus Fibrosus Correlate With Progression Of Intervertebral Disc Herniation] the authors’ goal was…
Three-dimensional Modelling Dynamic Diurnal Disc Changes – Posterior and Anterior Look with MRI
Goal of the Study?
We all know that LBP is a worldwide problem. Yet, the disc and its functional relationship to low back pain are poorly understood. These researchers worked to use MRI and three-dimensional modelling to measure in-vivo shape…
Vacuum Phenomenon – What is it and can it tell us anything about the dynamics of the spine?
Goal of the Study?
Intradiscal vacuum phenomenon is a commonly observed radiological finding in the spine but not much is known about its pathophysiology. A recent paper was published in The European Spine Journal[1.Advanced disc degeneration,…
Correlation Between Proteolytic Enzymes and Micro Angiogenesis in Degenerative Intervertebral Disc Nucleus
Goal of the Study?
In this case-control study from the Journal of Investigative Surgery [1. Correlation Between Proteolytic Enzymes and Micro Angiogenesis in Degenerative Intervertebral Disc Nucleus] the authors’ goal was to determine if…
Correlation Between Proteolytic Enzymes and Microangiogenesis in Degenerative Intervertebral Disc Nucleus
Goal of the review?
The goal of the article, [1. Correlation Between Proteolytic Enzymes and Microangiogenesis in Degenerative Intervertebral Disc Nucleus] explores the molecular level of intervertebral disc degeneration. Specifically, the…