Contraindications to lumbar chymopapain chemonucleolysis include ... pregnancy, and previous discectomy at the same level with failed back syndrome. [18] Dr. Alleyne is Chief Resident and Dr.

Mark Liker, DISC Sports & Spine Center (Valencia, Calif.): Of course, the foundation of spinal surgery is and will always be the lumbar microdiscectomy. The patient is generally in severe discomfort ...