| Treatment of lumbar disks with chymopapain. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1265109 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Symptoms arising from a herniated disk appear when the nucleus pulposus or soft inner portion of the disk bulges against a nerve root. When conservative treatment fails to help the patient, the enzyme chymopapain is currently being used in the treatment of such conditions. Injected directly into the disk, the chymopapain dissolves the nucleus by enzymatic action which selectively breaks certain bonds within the nucleus. The pressure within the center is decreased, hence the pressure against the nerve root is relieved, alleviating the symptoms. Because back care is particularly important following such treatment, physical therapy is valuable in promoting continued relief. The major emphasis of the therapy back care program is on abdominal strengthening exercises and postural training. |
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Authors:
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J E Dunn; C L Johnson; W Cox |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Physical therapy Volume: 56 ISSN: 0031-9023 ISO Abbreviation: Phys Ther Publication Date: 1976 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1976-07-06 Completed Date: 1976-07-06 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0022623 Medline TA: Phys Ther Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 399-402 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Chymopapain
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administration & dosage,
adverse effects,
therapeutic use* Endopeptidases / therapeutic use* Humans Injections Intervertebral Disk Displacement / drug therapy*, therapy Physical Therapy Modalities |
| Chemical | |
Reg. No./Substance:
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EC 3.4.-/Endopeptidases; EC 3.4.22.6/Chymopapain |
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