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Two-Year Outcomes Following Treatment of Painful Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease with a Percutaneous Polymer-Based Hydrogel Intradiscal Augmentation Implant.
Spine·May 6, 2026·PMID 42166623
Why it mattersThis hydrogel implant offers a minimally invasive option for discogenic pain that may fill a gap between conservative care and fusion. The 24-month durability data are encouraging for a condition with limited long-term solutions.
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