Blackdisc
English translation: disc dehydration/ black disc (disc degeneration)
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peer agreement (net): +3disc dehydration/ black disc (disc degeneration) Explanation: Degenerative Disc Disease (sometimes referred to as a Black Disc) refers to the loss of hydration in the disc and a weakening of the annulus (outer lining of the disc). Degenerative Disc Disease is very common in the human population but is not always symptomatic. http://www.mspine.com/degenerative-disc-disease.htm If there is just some decreased signal intensity (black disc), then a spine fusion is unlikely to work. http://www.spine-health.com/Treatment/Spinal-Fusion/Spine-Fu... This degeneration often begins with dehydration of the disc. This is seen on an MRI scan as a black disc, as the water causes the image to be more white. http://www.axialif.info/AXI_axialif_eng.html This embodiment relates to the treatment of a "black" disc. In the case of a degenerated, dehydrated or "black" disc, chemonucleolysis is not necessary. http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7169405-description.html http://www.spine-health.com/Conditions/Herniated-Disc/Whats-... |
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