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Last Updated: March 29, 2024

Claims for Patent: 7,854,929


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Summary for Patent: 7,854,929
Title:Method for treating lateral epicondylitis using collagenase
Abstract: Methods for treatment by collagenase injections are provided, which are effective in dissolving and lysing a collagenase septa network to treat carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis and lateral epicondylitis conditions. The methods treat such conditions by injecting or otherwise delivering purified collagenase to the afflicted region of the patient, as well as use of collagenase for manufacture of a medicament for such conditions.
Inventor(s): Badalemente; Marie A. (Mt. Sinai, NY), Wang; Edward (Pozuott, NY)
Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York (Albany, NY)
Application Number:12/115,256
Patent Claims:1. A method of treating lateral epicondylitis in a patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of purified collagenase I and II to an elbow joint of said patient, wherein the collagenase I and II are obtained from Clostridium histolyticum and wherein the effective amount is a dose comprising at least 1500 SRC units.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the purified collagenase I and II are administered by injection.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the purified collagenase I and II are injected in one or more injections in a dose comprising at least 1500 SRC units.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the purified collagenase I and II are injected in a volume of about 1.0 ml.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the treatment is repeated after about four to six weeks.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the purified collagenase I and II are in a dose comprising approximately 10,000 ABC units, applied in one or more injections.

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