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  • Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is typically assessed by loss of height and hydration.
  • Early-stage degeneration precedes these overt changes, necessitating alternative detection methods.
  • Understanding early biomechanical alterations is crucial for timely intervention in degenerative disc disease (DDD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanical behavior of IVDs during the initial phase of degeneration.
  • To identify reliable markers for early IVD degeneration using ex vivo models.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of stretched-exponential fitting in quantifying these early changes.

Main Methods:

  • An ex vivo caprine lumbar IVD model was used, inducing degeneration with Chondroïtinase ABC (Cabc).
  • IVDs were cultured under simulated-physiological loading (SPL) in a bioreactor for 20 days.
  • Disk deformation was monitored, and recovery behavior analyzed using stretched-exponential fitting.

Main Results:

  • Cabc injection led to significant glycosaminoglycan (GAG) loss and impaired poro-elastic properties.
  • IVD recovery behavior shifted towards a more linear response post-degeneration.
  • Stretched-exponential fitting parameters significantly changed, correlating with early GAG loss.

Conclusions:

  • Early IVD degeneration is characterized by altered mechanical recovery behavior, detectable before significant height or water content changes.
  • Stretched-exponential fitting offers a sensitive method for quantifying these early biomechanical changes.
  • Focusing on IVD biomechanics, rather than just height and water content, can improve early degeneration detection and DDD treatment strategies.