Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a gradual wear and tear process on the spine which causes the intervertebral discs to become stiff and rigid, causing pain and other symptoms. Existing tests to confirm the disease are limited to x-rays, MRIs, or CT Scans. No predictive tests to establish the likelihood of the progression of DDD are available today. However, our DDD prognostic test is currently in its clinical trial phase and is scheduled for availability in 2010.
Development of this prognostic test will complement new, minimally invasive surgical procedures for DDD to confirm not only the likelihood of developing DDD but also the level of severity of the condition to allow earlier surgical intervention and treatment.
