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After a review of disk structure, the pivotal role of disk cells in producing and renewing the extracellular disk matrix is emphasized. Disk cells nutrition rely on nutrients that diffuse through the vertebral endplates. Microelectrode methods have been developed to study nutrient diffusion and endplate permeability. Mechanical stimuli modify disk cell activity. Scoliosis is associated with decreased endplate permeability, a factor that may play a role in disk degeneration and scoliosis progression. © 2001 Éditions scientifiques et médicales Elsevier SAS.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/S1169-8330(01)00215-0

Type

Journal article

Journal

Revue du Rhumatisme (Edition Francaise)

Publication Date

01/01/2001

Volume

68

Pages

903 - 907