Degeneration of the intervertebral disc.

The intervertebral disc is a cartilaginous structure that resembles articular cartilage in its biochemistry, but morphologically it is clearly different. It shows degenerative and ageing changes earlier than does any other connective tissue in the body. It is believed to be important clinically beca...

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Autors principals: Urban, J, Roberts, S
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: 2003