Cell viability in scoliotic discs in relation to disc deformity and nutrient levels.

STUDY DESIGN: Intervertebral disc tissue was analyzed during or removed at routine surgery for correction of scoliosis. Tissue was analyzed for glucose, lactate, oxygen, glycosaminoglycan, collagen concentrations, and cell viability. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the cell viability of the scoliotic di...

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Main Authors: Bibby, SR, Fairbank, J, Urban, MR, Urban, J
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado em: 2002