Scaffolds represent important components for tissue engineering. However, researchers
often encounter an enormous variety of choices when selecting scaffolds for tissue …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Degeneration and injuries of the intervertebral disc (IVD) result
in large alterations in biomechanical behaviors. Repair strategies using biomaterials can be …

The mechanical behavior of the entire anulus fibrosus is determined essentially by the
tensile properties of its lamellae, their fiber orientations, and the regional variation of these …

Current trends in spine research are reviewed in order to suggest future opportunities for
biomechanics. Recent studies show that psychosocial factors influence back pain behaviour …

Due to the inability of current clinical practices to restore function to degenerated
intervertebral discs, the arena of disc tissue engineering has received substantial attention …

Study Design. An in vivo study to assess the differentiation status of mesenchymal stem cells
(MSCs) transplanted to the nucleus pulposus of degenerative discs in a rabbit model …

Lumbar discectomy is the surgical procedure most frequently performed for patients
suffering from low back pain and sciatica. Disc herniation as a consequence of degenerative …

The growing interest in scaffolding design and increasing research programs dedicated to
regenerative medicine corroborate the need for Scaffolding in Tissue Engineering. While …

Injectable hydrogel allows irregular surgical defects to be completely filled, lessens the risk
of implant migration, and minimizes surgical defects due to the solution–gel state …

Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is effective in decelerating disc
degeneration in small animals; much remains unknown about this new therapy in larger …