<p>The intervertebral discs (IVD) contribute to structural stability of the spinal column, attenuate the impact of compressive loads, and enable a wide spectrum of motions. As a consequence of aging, the majority of the ...
<p>The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a fibro-cartilaginous tissue that supports and distributes loads applied to the spine. The two main tissues types of the IVD are the anulus fibrosus (AF), which is comprised of highly ...