Growth Factors and Anticatabolic Substances for Prevention and Management of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

• Main Authors: Umile Giuseppe Longo (Author), Stefano Petrillo (Author), Edoardo Franceschetti (Author), Nicola Maffulli (Author), Vincenzo Denaro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is frequent, appearing from the second decade of life and progressing with age. Conservative management often fails, and patients with IVD degeneration may need surgical intervention. Several treatment strategies have been proposed, although only surgical disce...