About this Research Topic
The degeneration of the intervertebral disc, often initiated by nucleus pulposus degeneration or dehydration, is considered a fundamental factor in intervertebral disc herniation. Researchers have dedicated decades to investigating the mechanisms of disc degeneration and exploring various methods, including stem cell therapies. Yet, only a few of these approaches have successfully transitioned to clinical practice. This underscores the need to reevaluate and emphasize the epidemiological risk factors associated with intervertebral disc herniation, whether initial or recurrent. Recognizing these key risk factors may pave the way for promising solutions to this condition.
This Research Topic aims to identify pivotal risk factors and explore potential solutions to prevent intervertebral disc herniation. Contributions may encompass advanced and reliable research related to epidemiology and risk factors (including clinical, pathological, anatomical, or basic research) associated with intervertebral disc herniation. Additionally, we welcome studies investigating prevention strategies, including various surgical and conservative approaches. Our objective is to facilitate the advancement and reliability of research that has the potential to lead to transformative breakthroughs in the treatment of intervertebral disc herniation. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Research on the epidemiology, clinical aspects, pathology, anatomy, or basic research related to intervertebral disc herniation and associated conditions (e.g., cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation).
- Research on the epidemiology, clinical aspects, pathology, and anatomy related to recurrent intervertebral disc herniation following surgery.
- Research investigating prevention strategies for intervertebral disc herniation, encompassing various surgical techniques.
- Research on prevention strategies for intervertebral disc herniation, exploring various conservative methods.
- Research focused on promising translational studies for the treatment of intervertebral disc herniation.
This Research Topic aims to identify pivotal risk factors and explore potential solutions to prevent intervertebral disc herniation. Contributions may encompass advanced and reliable research related to epidemiology and risk factors (including clinical, pathological, anatomical, or basic research) associated with intervertebral disc herniation. Additionally, we welcome studies investigating prevention strategies, including various surgical and conservative approaches. Our objective is to facilitate the advancement and reliability of research that has the potential to lead to transformative breakthroughs in the treatment of intervertebral disc herniation. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Research on the epidemiology, clinical aspects, pathology, anatomy, or basic research related to intervertebral disc herniation and associated conditions (e.g., cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation).
- Research on the epidemiology, clinical aspects, pathology, and anatomy related to recurrent intervertebral disc herniation following surgery.
- Research investigating prevention strategies for intervertebral disc herniation, encompassing various surgical techniques.
- Research on prevention strategies for intervertebral disc herniation, exploring various conservative methods.
- Research focused on promising translational studies for the treatment of intervertebral disc herniation.
Keywords: Intervertebral disc herniation, Low back pain, Cervical spondylopathy, Basic and translational research, Epidemiological investigation
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