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Scientists have developed an injectable jab which could be used to treat spinal injury in the form of lower back pain.

Microgel particles were previously proven to transform into a gel able to repair damaged model intervertebral disks, according to the study published in journal Soft Matter.

A team from the University of Manchester have now worked to link the particles together to form a substance which is both durable and injectable, and is able to sustain large changes in shape without breaking.

"Our team has made a breakthrough through innovative materials design that brings the prospect of an injectable gel for treating degeneration of the intervertebral disc a step closer," stated Dr Brian Saunders, lead researcher.

Meanwhile, Zimmer Holdings has developed a spinal injury implant designed to support bone growth and vascularisation.

The implant was designed to treat the cervical spine of those with degenerative disk disease.

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