Injection of chymopapain into intervertebral discs
- 1 April 1975
- journal article
- Published by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) in Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 42 (4) , 384-388
- https://doi.org/10.3171/jns.1975.42.4.0384
Abstract
The author presents an evaluation of 72 patients given intradiscal chymopapain as the treatment for symptoms related to ruptured intervertebral disc. The rationale, criteria for patient selection, risks, and results are described. The author believes thatt this early follow-up suggests tha chymopapain may have a place in the treatment of symptomatic disc protrusions and extrusions.Keywords
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