Journal Club: Regenerative Medicine and Discogenic Pain

Spine & Nerve

In this week's episode of the Spine & Nerve podcast Dr. Nicolas Karvelas and Dr. Brian Joves dive deeper into lumbar discogenic pain and discuss a recent publication reviewing the evidence for regenerative therapies in the management of discogenic pain. Regenerative medicine and orthobiologic therapy utilizes the body's own healing factors to treat the underlying pathology. Listen as the doctors talk through this important topic, and dive into the basic science behind regenerative therapies specifically targeting disc degeneration, as well as the clinical evidence that has been presented. This podcast is for information and educational purposes only, it is not meant to be medical or career advice. If anything discussed may pertain to you, please seek council with your healthcare provider. The views expressed are those of the individuals expressing them, they may not represent the views of Spine & Nerve. Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: The Role and Evidence for Non–Stem-Cell-Based Regenerative Therapies Saarang Singh, MD CANDIDATE, Ankur A. Patel, DO, and Jaspal R. Singh, MD. Int J Spine Surg. 2021 Apr; 15(Suppl 1): 54–67. Published online 2021 Apr 30. doi: 10.14444/8055