Do you think that you could use the same technology to replace damaged disks in peoples backs?

Question: Do you think that you could use the same technology to replace damaged disks in peoples backs?
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Asked by stevebbbb to Jen on 18 Mar 2013.
- Jennifer Paxton answered on 18 Mar 2013:
  
  Hi Stevebbbb
  
  Yes, absolutely! In fact, people do research on that already. The disc in your back is quite squidgy so other scientists are looking at using gels to try and create artificial discs. There are lots of gels that are being looked at, including some that are used in food – Sort of like the jelly sweets you can eat!

Question: Do you think that you could use the same technology to replace damaged disks in peoples backs?