Current status of percutaneous discectomy and chemonucleolysis.
review · Level V
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Abstract
This article provides an updated review of chemonucleolysis and percutaneous discectomy. Dr. Herkowitz recommends discontinuing the use of chymopapain. Percutaneous discectomy may play a small role in the invasive management of a lumbar disc herniation.
Medical subject headings
- Intervertebral Disc Chemolysis
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement
- Lumbar Vertebrae
Anatomy
- lumbar spine