Four brief reports on long-term results of intradiscal chymopapain

F L Dubuc; H Apfelbach; J W Simmons; M Javid; E J Nordby

Four brief reports on long-term results of intradiscal chymopapain

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1986 May:(206):42-4.

Authors

F L Dubuc, H Apfelbach, J W Simmons, M Javid, E J Nordby

PMID: 3708991

Abstract

Five- to 12-year statistics for 842 patients treated with intradiscal chymopapain are presented by four observers. While the results are presented in different formats, long-term satisfactory results can be reported for 81% of the patients, with a range of 71%-83%.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Chymopapain / therapeutic use*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intervertebral Disc Displacement / drug therapy*
Prospective Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
Time Factors

Substances

Chymopapain