Kazan medical journalKazan medical journal0368-48142587-9359Eco-Vector5987810.17816/kazmj59878MiscellaneousUse of proteolytic enzymes for the prevention of traumatic osteomyelitis of the lower jawEpsteinYa. Z.info@eco-vector.com1503197152275763101202131012021Copyright © 2021, Epstein Y.Z.2021<p>Traumatic osteomyelitis in mandibular fractures occurs in 11-33% according to various authors. To prevent suppuration in the bone wound and the occurrence of traumatic osteomyelitis in mandibular fractures, we have been using crystalline lyophilised preparations of trypsin and chymotrypsin since 1968. 10 mg of the preparation was dissolved in 4 ml of physiological solution and administered intramuscularly 5 mg (2 ml of solution 2 times a day).</p>Kazan Medical archiveКазанский медицинский архив