Fraser 1982.
Methods | Randomization method not stated Blinding: double Lost to follow‐up: 0/60 at 2 yrs 4/60 at 10 yrs | |
Participants | 60 pts; 39 m, 21 f; age 19‐69 yrs Adelaide, Australia Failed conservative treatment (unknown duration) within preceding 6 mths Myelogram demonstrating posterolateral herniated disc at single level | |
Interventions | Exp: chymopapain (8 mg in 2 mls) Ctl: saline (2 mls) |
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Outcomes | Surgeon rating
Patient rating
2nd procedure required ‐ at 2, 10 yrs |
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Notes | 6 mths, 2 yrs and 10 yrs follow‐up reported in separate publications | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |