The chondrodystrophic dog: A clinically relevant intermediate‐sized animal model for the study of intervertebral disc‐associated spinal pain

Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with an estimated 80% of the American population suffering from a painful back condition at some point during their lives. The most common cause of LBP is intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IVDD), a condition that can be difficul...

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Main Authors: Kelly Thompson, Sarah Moore, Shirley Tang, Matthew Wiet, Devina Purmessur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-03-01
Series:JOR Spine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jsp2.1011