Had Kemopapain Spinal injections - 1980, looking for info

Guest - Sandy · Guest

I had Laminectomy, Double discectomy in 1980. Two year later the disks had grown back. I then got offered a treatment consisting of injections of "Kemopapain" directly into the 2 regrown disks. I was TOLD it was an enzime out of the papya plant and that it would disolve the the disk and do no harm. They claimed it was 95% sucess rate! Yea, right, more like a 5% sucess rate and 95% failure rate. I did not work! I am now trying to find out more information about it. I'm sure my spelling is not correct but was wondering if anyone could help me.

Cheers Sandy W

Johnny_Gator · Newbie Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 1 Location: USA

This procedure is still being preformed in other countries with a good success rate. I also had this procedure in the mid 80's. I fortunately had great results and have not had any other back surgeries. I do have L4 out and my surgeon wants to operate. I continue to strengthen my core and preform my rehab exercises and try to remain off the cutting table.If you preform a search with the correct spelling you should find a plethora of information. I hope this helps, good luck!

Had Kemopapain Spinal injections - 1980, looking for info

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