Cristiano Ricardo Martins Teixeira
Junior Orthopedic Infection Surgeon, Akhos Clinic-Orthopedic Infection Treatment Center SEPS EQ 709/, Brazil
Publications
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Research Article
Systematic Review of Nandrolone Use in Postoperative Orthopedic Management of Osteomyelitis
Author(s): Mário Soares Ferreira Junior*, Cristiano Ricardo Martins Teixeira and Laura de Oliveira Karnas
Background: Osteomyelitis (OM) presents a complex clinical challenge in orthopedic practice due to its chronic nature, surgical demands, and high recurrence rates. Recent advances in musculoskeletal pharmacology have raised interest in the use of nandrolone decanoate (ND), an anabolic-androgenic steroid, as a potential adjuvant to promote functional and structural recovery in post-infectious orthopedic patients. Objective: To systematically evaluate the scientific evidence regarding the use of nandrolone decanoate in orthopedic recovery following surgical treatment of osteomyelitis. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Literature searches were performed across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases up to April 2024. Studies were included if they.. Read More»
