An update on chymopapain for treating lumbar disc ruptures.
The author's experience in the use of chymopapain for the lysis of ruptured disc indicates that the drug is a valuable alternative to surgery.
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Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri 63110.
D002917:Chymopapain / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007404:Intervertebral Disc Chemolysis; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002917:Chymopapain