Spine
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Experimental study. ⋯ 3.
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Retrospective Cohort Study. ⋯ 3.
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Retrospective study. ⋯ 3.
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This is a retrospective cohort study. ⋯ 4.
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Porcine intervertebral discs (IVDs) were excised and then drilled to simulate degeneration before being electrically stimulated for 21 days while undergoing mechanical loading. The discs were then analyzed for gene expression and morphology to assess regeneration. ⋯ The direct electrical stimulation application in NP of damaged IVDs can be a viable option to regenerate damaged NP and annulus fibrosus tissues.