Bioengineered Spinal Discs Could Help Treat Back Pain

Bioengineered Spinal Discs Could Help Treat Back Pain
Nov-24-18
Bioengineered replacement disks could offer an attractive option for spinal disc replacements.

Typically, spinal discs (which can wear out over time) are replaced with synthetic versions. However, a team from Penn State has determined that bioengineered discs could provide both better function and last longer. The team created their bioengineered discs, called eDAPS, by combining the stem cells of the lab animal with a hydrogel/polymer matrix placed between a pair if polymer endplates. Over time, the cells propagated the matrix to create a disc made up of the animal’s own cartilage. In tests on goats, the eDAPS discs proved as effective (or more so) as the goats’ natural cervical discs.

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