Publisher's Synopsis
A complete overview on the presently available intradiscal treatment modalities, this book starts with reviews on anatomy and the basics of the disc and functional spinal unit. Then follows in detail, the technique, indication and results for the oldest and best-documented intradiscal therapy, chemonucleolysis with chymopapain.;The interested reader should find complete information about the enzyme activity, prevention of allergy and special techniques for the intradiscal placement of the needle.
