Degenerative disc disease
Degenerative disc disease, facet disease and lumbar stenosis are common causes of disability in an aging population. Symptoms can include axial back pain, radiculopathy and/or claudication leading to reduced mobility and subsequent poor quality of life 1)
Cervical degenerative disc disease
Lumbar intervertebral disc disease
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