Real flexible artificial spinal disc

Researchers at Brigham Young University in the United States have developed a flexible, small artificial device such as a spinal disc that can create a turning point in the treatment of back pain in humans.

This artificial disc has the potential to create a turning point in the treatment of back pain (Photo: Zeenews)

This device contains a gel-like substance that can be inserted between the vertebra and the intervertebral disc, helping to reduce the impact on the vertebrae during exercise. When replacing damaged discs in the spine, it can provide lifelike mobility.

In particular, the artificial disc device is also designed as artificial rollers that can move back and forth, as well as from side to side to help the spine move flexibly almost like a normal spine, overcome the limitations of treatment by vertebra welding method.

Researchers are still continuing clinical trials, equipment testing and hope to put this technology into practical use in the next 3 years.