The application of chemonucleolysis (chymopapain injection) to lumbar disc protrusion has been pursued enthusiastically by some but deemed useless by others. Is there now a consensus?
Jenner
J R
JR
Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007404:Intervertebral Disc Chemolysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008161:Lumbosacral Region