Publications by authors named "Ernani Vianna de Abreu"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections as a treatment for low back pain (LBP), which has significant economic impacts and is linked to spinal degeneration, particularly in intervertebral discs and facet joints.
- - A systematic review of 2324 articles identified 40 eligible studies (13 randomized clinical trials and 27 nonrandomized trials or case series) that evaluated the use of PRP, with most studies reporting positive outcomes for pain relief and improved disability.
- - While 11 out of 13 RCTs showed beneficial results, it was noted that there was a high overall risk of bias in some studies and a 72.7% compliance rate with PRP preparation descriptions, suggesting a
Objective: To evaluate the results and complications of a series of patients who underwent three-column osteotomy using the posterior approach for correction of complex cases of rigid dorsal kyphotic deformity.
Methods: Review of clinical records and images of 15 consecutive cases of pedicle subtraction osteotomies, bone-disk-bone osteotomies, or vertebral column resection, recording the etiology, type and level of osteotomy, extension of fixation, complications, and pre- and post-surgical measurements of the sagittal curves and pelvic parameters.
Results: Six pedicle subtraction osteotomies were performed, one of which in two adjacent vertebrae, as well as two bone-disk-bone osteotomies and seven vertebral column resection, two of which were performed in two adjacent vertebrae.