title: Chemonucleolysis technique. New oblique approach requires no measurements.
abstract: The author describes a new technique for intradiscal therapy that eliminates the need for measurements. The new technique for entering the lumbar disk for discolysis from the oblique approach is described as simple, accurate and safe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Guffere Medical Center, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Romy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002917:Chymopapain / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007404:Intervertebral Disc Chemolysis / Q000379:methods*; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D002917:Chymopapain