Disc Degenration Flashcards
1
Q
Key factors for disc degeneration
A
Aging
Genetic inheritance
2
Q
What causes discogenetic pain
A
Ingrowing nerves in the disc periphery being sensitised by soluble factors from activated disc and blood cells
3
Q
Growth of osteophytes reverse what/formed because of
A
Segmental instability, caused by loss of disc pressure
