IMPROVED METHOD OF TREATING DEGENERATIVE SPINAL DISORDERS

摘要

The present invention describes methods for treating a degenerative intervertebral disc disorder comprising implanting a disc stabilization devi ce into a subject and administering at least one therapeutic agent which promot es healing of the disc to the subject. The invention also includes methods of promoting healing of damaged or degenerated intervertebral discs comprising decreasing the load of the disc through a disc stabilization device and inhibiting the inflammatory process. Also described are hydrogels for use in combination with extradiscal stabilization devices, as intradiscal stabilization devices, as drug carriers, and as combinations thereof.