Estrogen Deficiency Exacerbates Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Induced by Spinal Instability in Rats

Conclusion. The present study demonstrated that estrogen deficiency exacerbated IDD induced by spinal instability, while estrogen supplementation alleviated the progression of disc degeneration related to osteoporosis. Level of Evidence: N/A
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: BASIC SCIENCE Source Type: research