Abstract: Accurate fine-grained grading of lumbar intervertebral disc (LIVD) degeneration is essential for the diagnosis and treatment design of high-incidence low back pain. However, the grading ...

Abstract: Automatic identification of specific osseous landmarks on the spinal radiograph can be used to automate calculations for correcting ligament instability and injury, which affect 75% of ...

The nucleus pulposus is the soft center of an intervertebral disc that helps absorb shock in the spine. A herniated disc happens when this soft center pushes through a tear in the outer layer of the ...

Vertebral endplates are the interface between spinal discs and vertebrae and help protect and nourish the discs. Damage or degeneration of vertebral endplates can lead to back pain and conditions like ...

aDepartment of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark bNordic Institute of Chiropractic and Clinical Biomechanics, Odense, Denmark cDepartment of ...

What is a lumbar disk replacement? A lumbar disk replacement is a type of back or spine surgery. Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae that are stacked on top of each other. Disks between ...

Scrutiny of the assisted dying bill is vital but obstruction in the House of Lords could mean it never becomes law ...