The dissolving of the NUCLEUS PULPOSUS, the semi-gelatinous tissue of a displaced INTERVERTEBRAL DISC. It is usually achieved by the direct injection of a proteolytic enzyme, especially CHYMOPAPAIN, into the herniated disc.

Anotace

coordinate IM with specific substance /ther use (usually CHYMOPAPAIN) if particularly discussed

DUI

D007404 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0011559

Předchozí užití

Chymopapain (1975-1986); Intervertebral Disk Displacement (1966-1986)

Historická pozn.

2012 (1987)

Veřejná pozn.

2012; see INTERVERTEBRAL DISK CHEMOLYSIS 1987-2011