Patch Uses Body Motion for Disc Herniation

A new biologic patch that is activated by a person’s natural motion could be the key to fixing herniated discs in people’s backs. The tension-activated repair patches (TARPs) provide controlled release of an anti-inflammatory molecule called anakinra from microcapsules over time, which helped discs in a large animal model regain the tension they need to reverse herniation and prevent further degeneration.