Patch for treatment of intervertebral hernia

2023: Product Announcement

On November 15, 2023, American researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine reported University of Pennsylvania on the development of a smart patch for treatments an intervertebral hernia. This therapeutic article is activated by natural human movements.

Hernias of intervertebral discs are the most common and most severe manifestation of spinal osteochondrosis. With the development of this disease, the intervertebral disc protrudes between the bodies of the vertebrae. Symptoms are pain that increases with physical activity, impaired sensitivity of the extremities, muscle weakness, deterioration of the functions of the pelvic organs, etc. Often herniated discs lead to disability. It is noted that as of 2023, there is no radical method of therapy for this disease. The new development of American scientists opens the way for solving this problem.

Smart patch developed to treat intervertebral hernia

The project participants created voltage-activated repair patches (TARPs). Such material surrounds the intervertebral disc during surgery. Subsequently, as a result of the patient's natural movements, anti-inflammatory molecules are released from the patch. The use of the solution, as shown by experiments in animals, allows you to restore the shock-absorbing abilities of intervertebral discs, prevent hernia and further destruction of the vertebrae. In addition, the pains associated with disc degeneration recede.

The intervertebral disc is a very complex tissue that differs from muscles and skin in that it cannot restore its own structure and in case of damage actually continues to degrade over time. We have developed technology that allows you to maintain the mechanical integrity of the disk, while weakening inflammation to prevent further tissue damage, "says Ana Peredo, one of the authors of the work.[1]

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