On 05.15.13, In Spine and nerve, by Bernardo de Andrada Pereira
Hoshino, Masatoshi MD, PhD*; Tsujio, Tadao MD, PhD*; Terai, Hidetomi MD, PhD†; Namikawa, Takashi MD, PhD†; Kato, Minori MD, PhD†; Matsumura, Akira MD, PhD†; Suzuki, Akinobu MD, PhD†; Takayama, Kazushi MD, PhD†; Takaoka, Kunio MD, PhD*; Nakamura, Hiroaki MD, PhD† Abstract Study Design. Prospective multicenter study. Objective. To examine whether initial conservative treatment interventions for [...]
On 05.12.13, In Spine and nerve, by Bernardo de Andrada Pereira
Wielage, Ronald MPH*; Bansal, Megha MA*; Wilson, Kinsley PhD†; Klein, Robert MS*; Happich, Michael PhD‡ Abstract Study Design. Cost-effectiveness model from a Quebec societal perspective using meta-analyses of clinical trials. Objective. To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of duloxetine in chronic low back pain (CLBP) compared with other post–first-line oral medications. Summary of Background Data. Duloxetine has [...]
On 05.12.13, In Spine and nerve, by Bernardo de Andrada Pereira
Shen, Jianxiong MD; Wang, Zijia MD; Liu, Jiaming MD; Xue, Xuhong MD; Qiu, Guixing MD Abstract Study Design. Retrospective study of a series of 226 consecutive Chinese patients with congenital scoliosis. Objective. To identify the incidence of intraspinal abnormalities and other organ defects in surgical patients with congenital scoliosis in Chinese population. Summary of Background [...]
On 05.04.13, In Spine and nerve, by Julio Pereira, MD
Guided pedicle screw insertion: techniques and training Publication date: Available online 25 April 2013 Source:The Spine Journal Author(s): Amir Manbachi , Richard S.C. Cobbold , Howard J. Ginsberg Background context In spinal fusion surgery, the accuracy with which screws are inserted in the pedicle has a direct effect on the surgical outcome. Accurate placement generally [...]
On 04.26.13, In Spine and nerve, by Julio Pereira, MD
Ketamine for acute neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injury Publication date: Available online 22 April 2013 Source:Journal of Clinical Neuroscience Author(s): Kyongsong Kim , Masahiro Mishina , Rinko Kokubo , Takao Nakajima , Daijiro Morimoto , Toyohiko Isu , Shiro Kobayashi , Akira Teramoto Ketamine, an N-methyl-d-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptor antagonist, may be [...]
On 04.24.13, In Spine and nerve, by Bernardo de Andrada Pereira
Study Design. Multicenter, randomized, patient-assessor blind, sham-controlled clinical trial. Objective. To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture treatment with individualized setting for reduction of bothersomeness in participants with chronic low back pain (cLBP). Summary of Background Data. Low back pain is one of the main reasons of disability among adults of working age. Acupuncture is known [...]
On 04.24.13, In Spine and nerve, by Bernardo de Andrada Pereira
Study Design. Systematic literature review. Objective. To categorize published evidence systematically for lumbar fusion for chronic low back pain (LBP) in order to provide an updated and comprehensive analysis of the clinical outcomes. Summary of Background Data. Despite a large number of publications of outcomes of spinal fusion surgery for chronic LBP, there is little [...]
On 04.24.13, In Spine and nerve, by Bernardo de Andrada Pereira
Study Design. Retrospective cohort study using national health insurance data. Objective. To provide a longitudinal reoperation rate after surgery for lumbar herniated intervertebral disc (HIVD) disease, and to compare the reoperation rates of surgical methods. Summary of Background Data. Herniated intervertebral disc disease is the most common cause of lumbar spinal surgery. Despite improved surgical [...]
On 04.24.13, In Spine and nerve, by Bernardo de Andrada Pereira
We describe a case of spontaneous spinal extradural haematoma presenting as cardiac chest pain. Although a neurosurgical emergency, the diagnosis is initially missed until neurological deficit develops. Prompt MRI scans of the spine followed by rapid transfer to a neurosurgical unit for definitive intervention increase the chances of full recovery. http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/23565973/Spontaneous_spinal_extradural_haematoma_presenting_as_cardiac_chest_pain_
On 04.22.13, In Spine and nerve, by Julio Pereira, MD
J Neurosurg Spine. 2012 May;16(5):452-62. doi: 10.3171/2012.1.SPINE11404. Epub 2012 Mar 9. The efficacy of minimally invasive discectomy compared with open discectomy: a meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trials. (FREE CLICK HERE) Dasenbrock HH, Juraschek SP, Schultz LR, Witham TF, Sciubba DM, Wolinsky JP, Gokaslan ZL, Bydon A. Source Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Children’s [...]
