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For patients who continue to experience chronic spinal pain after physical therapy, injections, or surgery, biologic disc repair may be worth evaluating as a next step. Candidacy is determined individually, and outcomes vary by case.

This glossary defines the diagnostic imaging tests, spinal structures, and clinical terms patients most often encounter when being evaluated for spine conditions — from X-ray and MRI to annular tears and spinal stenosis — so you can better understand what each finding means for your individual care.

A plain-language glossary of the most common terms in regenerative spine care — covering anatomy, disc conditions, diagnostic procedures, and biologic treatments — to help patients evaluate their options and engage more effectively with their clinical team.

A patient-focused reference glossary defining essential terms in spine anatomy, common disc conditions, and regenerative treatment approaches — from annular tears and degenerative disc disease to intra-annular fibrin injection and failed back surgery syndrome.

A plain-language reference covering the most important terms in spine surgery and post-surgical care — from disc anatomy and common diagnoses to surgical procedures, complications, and biologic repair options. Understanding these terms may help patients ask sharper questions and evaluate whether a proposed treatment addresses structural causes or symptom management.