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To explore this further, the research team used three mouse models that replicate common causes of spinal degeneration: natural aging, surgically induced mechanical instability, and genetic susceptibility.
From Science Daily
However, when a break is especially severe or a bone tumor must be surgically removed, doctors rely on implants to stabilize the area and support new bone growth.
From Science Daily
"However, the damage caused by HIF1 in tendon tissue can accumulate and become irreversible over time. Physiotherapy then no longer helps, and the only treatment at this moment is to surgically remove the diseased tendon."
From Science Daily
Usually doctors try to find out more about someone's cancer by surgically extracting cells directly from a tumour in the body.
From BBC
Vonn and her surgically repaired right knee had come out of retirement specifically for one last shot at Olympic glory in Cortina.
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