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MEET THE DOCTOR

DR. NELSON ASTUR NETO

Spine Surgery • CRM/SP: 125.010

Medical education

University of São Paulo School of Medicine

Medical degree from the University of São Paulo School of Medicine and residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Santa Casa de São Paulo.

Spine Surgery Specialist

Santa Casa de São Paulo • Pavilhão Fernandinho Simonsen

Specialist in Spine Surgery from Santa Casa de São Paulo, with practice in complex spine surgery, spine revision surgery, and adult deformity.

Master's Degree and Doctorate

Santa Casa de São Paulo • Hospital Albert Einstein

Master's degree from Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo and Doctorate from Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Hospital Albert Einstein.

Coordination and research

Einstein Hospital Israelita • AOSpine Latin America

Coordinator of the Spine Fellowship Program at Hospital Albert Einstein, former Research Director of AOSpine Latin America, member of Instituto Cohen Spine Group, and founding partner of Stem Ortopedia Biológica.

Dr. Nelson Astur

Excellence in spine surgery is the combination of knowledge, experience, technology, and precision.

Dr. Nelson Astur is among the surgeons who introduced and consolidated the use of advanced technologies, such as intraoperative navigation and robotic spine surgery, in Latin America, incorporating these resources to increase procedural precision and patient safety.

His practice focuses on complex spinal deformities, reoperations, and revision surgeries, including patients with multiple previous surgeries and cases considered highly technically challenging. He is frequently sought by colleagues throughout Brazil for evaluation and treatment of these situations.

He has distinctive experience in complex spine reconstructions through anterior and lateral approaches, mastering minimally invasive approaches and advanced techniques that allow highly complex cases to be treated with individualized planning and rigorous technical standards.

The experience accumulated in treating the most challenging cases is also reflected in the management of more frequent surgeries, providing greater predictability, precision, and safety throughout every stage of care.

Each surgical indication is carefully grounded in the best scientific evidence and in each patient's needs. Technical excellence, combined with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to consistent outcomes, guides a practice focused on offering the highest standard of care in spine surgery.

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Articles

Published in the leading scientific journals for orthopedics and spine.

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Abroad

Research presentations at international congresses.

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National

Research presentations at national congresses.

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Books

Book chapters already published.

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Events

Attendance and presentations at congresses, courses, and scientific events.

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Awards

Awards and honors received throughout his career.


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ACADEMIC JOURNEY

ACADEMIC TRAINING OF HIGH RIGOR AND INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE

2001–2006Medical Degree

University of São Paulo School of Medicine

2007–2010Residency

Santa Casa de São Paulo • Orthopedics and Traumatology

2010–2011Specialization

Santa Casa de São Paulo • Pavilhão Fernandinho Simonsen • Spine Surgery

AcademicMaster's Degree

Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo

AcademicDoctorate

Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Hospital Albert Einstein



SCIENTIFIC & ACADEMIC OUTPUT

FULL CURRICULUM VITAE

Publications

61 items

Bacterial identification in herniated intervertebral discs: a prospective cohort study. Astur N, Martins DE, Kanas M, Doi AM, Martino MDV, Filho ENK, Wajchenberg M, Lenza M. Spine J. 2024 Jun 4:S1529-9430(24)00270-5. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2024.05.015. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38843958

Orthopedic postoperative infection profile and antibiotic sensitivity of 2038 patients across 24 countries - Call for region and institution specific surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis. Mengesha MG, Rajasekaran S, Ramachandran K, Sengodan VC, Yasin NF, Williams LM, Laubscher M, Watanabe K, Dastagir OZM, Akinmadr A, Fisseha HK, Aziz A, Yurac R, Gebrehana E, AlSaifi M, Pathinathan K, Sudhir G, Shokri AA, Chan Kim Y, Jonayed SA, Kido GR, Ignacio JM, Mohammed MS, Abubakar K, Hakim J, Duwal Shrestha SK, Al Mamun Choudhury A, Diallo M, Molina M, Patwardhan S, Hai Y, Ramat AM, Kawai M, Cho JH, Shah Kalawar RP, Choi SW, Zarate-Kalfopulos B, Guiroy A, Astur N, Buunaaim AB, Human AL, Zaman AU. J Orthop. 2024 Apr 16;55:97-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.04.018. eCollection 2024 Sep. PMID: 38681829

Navigating the Indeterminate Zone: Surgeons' Decision-Making Factors in Treating Vertebral Metastases with Spinal Instability Scores of 7-12. Landriel F, White K, Guiroy A, Silva Á, Carazzo C, Simões C, Giraldo G, Cabrera JP, Molina M, Valacco M, Astur N, Teixeira W, Hem S; AO Spine Latin America Oncology Study Group. World Neurosurg. 2024 May;185:e1338-e1347. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.084. Epub 2024 Mar 21. PMID: 38521221

Risk Factors for Postoperative Complications After Surgical Treatment of Type B and C Injuries of the Thoracolumbar Spine. Cabrera JP, Carazzo CA, Guiroy A, White KP, Guasque J, Sfreddo E, Joaquim AF, Yurac R; AO Spine Latin America Trauma Study Group. World Neurosurg. 2023 Feb;170:e520-e528. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.11.059. Epub 2022 Nov 17. PMID: 36402303

An independent inter- and intra-observer agreement assessment of the AOSpine upper cervical injury classification system. Urrutia J, Delgado B, Camino-Willhuber G, Guiroy A, Astur N, Valacco M, Zamorano JJ, Vidal C, Yurac R. Spine J. 2023 May;23(5):754-759. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.11.005. Epub 2022 Nov 15. PMID: 36396008

Quality assessment of systematic reviews of surgical treatment of cervical spine degenerative diseases: an overview. Astur N, Martins DE, Kanas M, Mendonça RGM, Creek AT, Lenza M, Wajchenberg M. Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2022 Apr 20;20:eAO6567. doi: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022AO6567. eCollection 2022. PMID: 35476082

An inter- and intra-rater agreement assessment of a novel classification of pyogenic spinal infections. Camino-Willhuber G, Delgado B, Astur N, Guiroy A, Valacco M, Nasto LA, Piccone L, Barbanti-Brodano G, Leone A, Cipolloni V, Pola E, Urrutia J. Eur Spine J. 2022 Feb;31(2):448-453. doi: 10.1007/s00586-021-07077-8. Epub 2022 Jan 10. PMID: 35001199

Inter- and intra-observer agreement using the new AOSpine sacral fracture classification, with a comparison between spine and pelvic trauma surgeons. Meissner-Haecker A, Diaz-Ledezma C, Klaber I, Zamora T, Valencia M, Camino-Willhuber G, Astur N, Yurac R, Valacco M, Urrutia J. Injury. 2022 Feb;53(2):514-518. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.12.041. Epub 2021 Dec 26. PMID: 34991863

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) to determine microbiome of herniated intervertebral disc. Astur N, Maciel BFB, Doi AM, Martino MDV, Basqueira MS, Wajchenberg M, Lenza M, Martins DE. Spine J. 2022 Mar;22(3):389-398. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.09.005. Epub 2021 Sep 20. PMID: 34547388

An independent inter- and intra-observer agreement assessment of the Eno classification of sacroiliac joint degeneration. Urrutia J, Camino-Willhuber G, Astur N, Valacco M, Borensztein M, Velan O, Cikutovic P. Acta Radiol. 2022 Aug;63(8):1071-1076. doi: 10.1177/02841851211029082. Epub 2021 Aug 3. PMID: 34342496

Candida parapsilosis Infection after Lumbosacral Arthrodesis with a PEEK TLIF Interbody Fusion Device: Case Report. Wajchenberg M, Astur N, Kanas M, Camargo TZS, Wey SB, Martins DE. Rev Bras Ortop (São Paulo). 2021 Jun;56(3):390-393. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1721845. Epub 2021 Mar 31. PMID: 34239208

Correlation between previous sedentary lifestyle and CrossFit-related injuries. Paiva TMM, Kanas M, Astur N, Wajchenberg M, Martins Filho DE. Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2021 May 10;19:eAO5941. doi: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021AO5941. eCollection 2021. PMID: 33978099

Posttraumatic Arachnoid Cyst in the Thoracic Spine with Medullary Compression: Case Report. Zanon IB, Kanas M, Joaquim MAS, Martins DE, Wajchenberg M, Astur N. Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo). 2021 Feb;56(1):114-117. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1714225. Epub 2020 Sep 30. PMID: 33627910

An independent inter- and intraobserver agreement assessment of the AOSpine sacral fracture classification system. Urrutia J, Meissner-Haecker A, Astur N, Valencia M, Yurac R, Camino-Willhuber G, Valacco M. Spine J. 2021 Jul;21(7):1143-1148. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.02.005. Epub 2021 Feb 9. PMID: 33577926

Unplanned Readmission Following Early Postoperative Complications After Fusion Surgery in Adult Spine Deformity: A Multicentric Study. Camino-Willhuber G, Guiroy A, Servidio M, Astur N, Nin-Vilaró F, Alvarado-Gomez F, Daher M, Saciloto B, Ono A, Letaif O, Zarate-Kalfopulos B, Yurac R, Vialle E, Valacco M. Global Spine J. 2023 Jan;13(1):74-80. doi: 10.1177/2192568221991101. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33504208

TRANSFORAMINAL INTERSOMATIC LUMBAR ARTHRODESIS: COMPARISON BETWEEN AUTOGRAFT AND CAGE IN PEEK. Sorpreso RS, Martins DE, Kanas M, Sorpreso ICE, Astur N, Wajchenberg M. Acta Ortop Bras. 2020 Nov-Dec;28(6):296-302. doi: 10.1590/1413-785220202806238460. PMID: 33328786

Independent Reliability Analysis of a New Classification for Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis. Camino Willhuber G, Guiroy A, Zamorano J, Astur N, Valacco M. Global Spine J. 2021 Jun;11(5):669-673. doi: 10.1177/2192568220919091. Epub 2020 Apr 13. PMID: 32875912

Balloon Kyphoplasty in the Treatment of Neoplastic Spine Lesions: A Systematic Review. Astur N, Avanzi O. Global Spine J. 2019 May;9(3):348-356. doi: 10.1177/2192568218768774. Epub 2018 Apr 24. PMID: 31192104

Assessment of fatty infiltration of the multifidus muscle in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis through evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging compared with histological analysis: a diagnostic accuracy study. Wajchenberg M, Astur N, Fernandes EA, Paredes-Gamero EJ, Luciano RP, Schmidt B, Oliveira ASB, Martins DE. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2019 Jul;28(4):362-367. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000578. PMID: 30543559

SPORTS PRACTICE AFTER LUMBAR DISCECTOMY IN NON-PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. KANAS, MICHEL; ASTUR, NELSON; GARCIA, LEONARDO RAYMUNDO; OLIVEIRA, LUCANO BATONI; CAMPIOLO, RAFAEL BOU ROUJEILE; WAJCHENBERG, MARCELO; MARTINS, DELIO EULALIO. Coluna/Columna 2023, Volume 22 Nº 4 elocation e273756

KYPHOPLASTY VERSUS VERTEBROPLASTY IN VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION FRACTURES: A META-ANALYSIS. Zarza, William; Astur, Nelson; Kim, Leandro; Miotto, Lucas; Mendonça, Rodrigo Góes Medéa de; Gotfryd, Alberto O.; Caffaro, Maria Fernanda S.; Meves, Robert. Coluna/Columna 2022, Volume 21 Nº 1 elocation e250913

CORRELATION OF POSTOPERATIVE INFECTION WITH THE ETIOLOGY OF THE DISEASE IN SPINAL SURGERY WITH INSTRUMENTATION. Kim, Leandro Duil; Astur Neto, Nelson; Mendonça, Rodrigo Góes Medéa de; Gotfryd, Alberto Ofenhejm; Caffaro, Maria Fernanda Silber; Coviello, Carol Carolina Corritori; Ribeiro, Taiana Cunha; Klautau, Giselle Burlamaqui; Salles, Mauro José Costa; Meves, Robert. Coluna/Columna 2022, Volume 21 Nº 2 elocation e234612

IMPACT OF THE SITTING POSITION ON LUMBAR LORDOSIS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH PELVIC PARAMETERS. Topolniak, Roberto; Astur, Nelson; Santos, William Zarza; Mendonça, Rodrigo Goes Medéa de; Gotfryd, Alberto Ofenhejm; Caffaro, Maria Fernanda Silber; Meves, Robert.

LUMBAR ARTHRODESIS IN DEGENERATIVE SPINE: POST OPERATIVE RESULTS AND RADIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION. Paula, Fábio Chaud de; Soares, Ramon Oliveira; Ribeiro, Gustavo; Oliveira, Julia Martins de; Astur Neto, Nelson; Kanas, Michel; Martins, Delio Eulalio; Roberto, Bruno Braga; Feres, Felipe; Gotfryd, Alberto; Sugino, Rafael Lindi; Antonioli, Eliane; Lenza, Mario; Pohl, Pedro. Coluna/Columna 2022, Volume 21 Nº 3 elocation e262605

RELIABILITY OF THE GOUTALLIER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IN THE EVALUATION OF THE MULTIFIDUS MUSCLE. Soares, Ramon Oliveira; Astur, Nelson; Paula, Fabio Chaud de; Forte, Paulo Simões; Melo, Guilherme Alves de; Wajchenberg, Marcelo; Pohl, Pedro; Martins, Délio Eulálio. Coluna/Columna Dec 2021, Volume 20 Nº 4 Pages 260-263

PERCUTANEOUS INSTRUMENTATION WITHOUT ARTHRODESIS FOR THORACOLUMBAR BURST FRACTURES (A3/A4, B): A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY. Couri, Pedro Henrique Cortat Proba; Kim, Leandro Duil; Santos, William Zarza; Mendonça, Rodrigo Góes Medéa de; Astur, Nelson; Gotfryd, Alberto Ofenhejm; Avanzi, Osmar; Caffaro, Maria Fernanda Silber; Meves, Robert. Coluna/Columna Dec 2021, Volume 20 Nº 4 Pages 295-299

THE PROFILE OF POTT'S DISEASE IN A SOUTH AMERICAN REFERENCE SERVICE. Zanon, Igor de Barcellos; Tsai, Vivian Lumi; Ribeiro, Taiana Cunha; Astur, Nelson; Mendonça, Rodrigo Góes Medéa de; Gotfryd, Alberto Ofenhejm; Salles, Mauro José Costa; Caffaro, Maria Fernanda Silber; Klautau, Giselle Burlamaqui; Meves, Robert. Coluna/Columna Jun 2021, Volume 20 Nº 2 Pages 109-113

CORRELATION BETWEEN DEGENERATIVE DISEASES OF THE LUMBAR SPINE AND TYPES OF LUMBAR LORDOSIS. Roberto, Bruno Braga; Kanas, Michel; Gotfryd, Alberto Ofenhejm; Martins, Delio Eulalio; Wajchenberg, Marcelo; Astur Neto, Nelson. Coluna/Columna Mar 2021, Volume 20 Nº 1 Pages 26-29

NONSPECIFIC SPONDYLODISCITIS IN ADULTS: RETROSPECTIVE STUDY. ZARZA, WILLIAM; SERPA, GABRIEL MENDONÇA; RIBEIRO, TAIANA CUNHA; KLATAU, GISELLE BURLAMAQUI; SALLES, MAURO JOSÉ COSTA; GOTFRYD, ALBERTO O; MENDONÇA, RODRIGO GÓES MEDÉA DE; ASTUR, NELSON; CAFFARO, MARIA FERNANDA S; MEVES, ROBERT. Coluna/Columna Dec 2020, Volume 19 Nº 4 Pages 282-286

ANALYSIS OF THE RELIABILITY OF THE LEE CLASSIFICATION FOR LUMBAR DISC HERNIATIONS. GONÇALVES, LUAN CELSO; GOTFRYD, ALBERTO OFENHEJM; CAFFARO, MARIA FERNANDA SILBER; ASTUR, NELSON; MENDONÇA, RODRIGO GOES MEDÉA DE; TOMA, MARIANA KEI; MEVES, ROBERT. Coluna/Columna Dec 2020, Volume 19 Nº 4 Pages 258-261

TORACOLOMBAR BURST FRACTURES AND SPINOPELVIC BALANCE. COSTA, DANIEL; AVANZI, OSMAR; CAFFARO, MARIA FERNANDA SILBER; GOTFRYD, ALBERTO; ASTUR, NELSON; MENDONÇA, RODRIGO GOES MEDÉA DE; MIOTTO, LUCAS; KAWAKAMI, NATHALIA; MEVES, ROBERT. Coluna/Columna Jun 2020, Volume 19 Nº 2 Pages 133-136

EVALUATION OF PATIENTS WITH SUBAXIAL CERVICAL FRACTURES BY THE NEW AOSPINE CLASSIFICATION. Oliveira, Pedro Augusto Celestino de; Gotfryd, Alberto; Cafaro, Maria Fernanda; Astur, Nelson; Mendonça, Rodrigo; Akamine, Eduardo Hideyuki; Avanzi, Osmar; Meves, Robert. Coluna/Columna Dec 2019, Volume 18 Nº 4 Pages 268-271

ASTUR, NELSON; AVANZI, OSMAR. Balloon kyphoplasty in the treatment of neoplastic spine lesions: a systematic review. Global Spine Journal, 2018

WAJCHENBERG, MARCELO; ASTUR, NELSON; FERNANDES, ELOY A; PAREDES-GAMERO, EDGAR J; LUCIANO, RAFAEL P; SCHMIDT, BENY; OLIVEIRA, ACARY SB; MARTINS, DELIO E. Assessment of fatty infiltration of the multifidus muscle in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis through evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging compared with histological analysis: a diagnostic accuracy study. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. Part B, 2018

LARA, TAYLOR; ASTUR, NELSON; JONES, TAMEKIA L; PERAKE, VINAYAK; MOISAN, ALICE, WARNER JR, WILLIAM C; SAWYER, JEFFREY R; KELLY, DEREK M. The risk of curve progression and surgery in african americans with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deformity. V5(4) pp 250-254, 2017

ASTUR, DIEGO C; BERNARDES, ADILIO; CASTRO, SAULO; ARLIANI, GUSTAVO G; KALEKA, CAMILA C; ASTUR, NELSON; COHEN, MOISES. Functional outcomes after patelar autologous osteochondral transplantation. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. V25(10) pp 3083-3091, 2017

ASTUR, NELSON; MARTINS, DELIO E; WAJCHENBERG, MARCELO; FERRETTI, MARIO; MENEZES, FERNANDO G; DOI, ANDRE M; ROSEMBERG, LAERCIO A; SANTOS, DURVAL CB; IUTAKA, ALEXANDRE S; RODRIGUES, LUCIANO MR; MARTINO, MARINES DV; PAGURA, JORGE R; KIHARA FILHO, EDUARDO N; LENZA, MARIO. Subclinical Propionibacterium acnes infection estimation in the intervertebral disc (SPInE-ID): protocol for a prospective cohort. BMJ Open, V7(11), 2017

ASSUNÇÃO FILHO, CARLOS A A; ASTUR, NELSON; BERGAMASCHI, JOÃO P; PELLEGRINO, LUCIANO A N; UMETA, RICARDO S G; CAFFARO, MARIA FERNANDA S; AVANZI, OSMAR; MEVES, ROBERT. Retrospective comparative analysis of surgical treatment of thoracolombar burst fracture: short versus long fixation. Coluna/Columna. V 15(4) pp 310-313, 2016

WAJCHENBERG, MARCELO; ASTUR, NELSON; KANAS, MICHEL; MARTINS, DÉLIO E. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: current concepts on neurological and muscular etiologies. Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. V.11(4), p.1-5, 2016

MARTINS, DELIO E; ASTUR, NELSON; KANAS, M; FERRETTI, MARIO; LENZA, MARIO; WAJCHENBERG, MARCELO. Quality assessment of systematic reviews for surgical treatment of low back pain: an overview. The Spine Journal. v16(5). P667-675. 2016

CORREDOR, JOSE A; ARAUJO, FERNANDO F; MENDONÇA, RODRIGO G; FONI, NOEL O; ASTUR, NELSON; GOTFRYD, ALBERTO O; UMETA, RICARDO SG; CAFFARO, MARIA FERNANDA S; AVANZI, OSMAR; MEVES, ROBERT. Nonoperative versus operative treatment of patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis. Coluna/Columna. v15(1). P33-5, 2016

ASTUR, DIEGO C.; BERNARDES, ADILIO; CASTRO, SAULO; ARLIANI, GUSTAVO; KALEKA, CAMILA C.; ASTUR, NELSON; COHEN, MOISES. Functional outcomes after patelar autologous osteochondral transplantation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. Epub ahead of print 2016

MENDONÇA, RODRIGO GM; ASSUNÇÃO FILHO, CARLOS A; ASTUR, NELSON; GOTFRYD, ALBERT O; UMETA, RICARDO SG; CAFFARO, MARIA FERNANDA S; MEVES, ROBERT; AVANZI, OSMAR. Analysis of interbody versus posterolateral fusion for lumbar spondylosis. Coluna/Columna. v14(4), p 290-4. 2015

DIAS, CAIO R; ASTUR, NELSON; UMETA, RICARDO SG; CAFFARO, MARIA FERNANDA S; AVANZI, OSMAR; MEVES, ROBERT. Surgical versus conservative treatment for degenerative lumbar stenosis. Coluna/Columna. v14(3), p202-4. 2015

CORREDOR, JOSE A; MEVES, ROBERT; CAFFARO, MARIA FS; ASTUR, NELSON; MENDONÇA, RODRIGO GM; ARAUJO, FERNANDO F. Cross-sectional study evaluating nonoperative and surgical treatment for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis. Global Spine Journal. v5(S1). 2015

MARTINS, DELIO E; ASTUR, NELSON; KANAS, MICHEL; LENZA, MARIO; FERRETTI, MARIO; WAJCHENBERG, MARCELO. Are systematic reviews and meta-analysis for lumbar spine disorders treatment really conclusive? A systematic review of systematic reviews. Global Spine Journal. v5(S1). 2015

ASTUR, DIEGO C.; GOUVEIA, G.B.; BORGES, J.H.; ASTUR, NELSON; ARLIANI, GUSTAVO G.; KALEKA, CAMILA C.; COHEN, MOISES. Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Longitudinal Study Comparison of 2 Techniques with 2 and 5-Years Follow-Up. Open Orthopaedic Journal. V.26(9), p.198-203, 2015

SCHUEDA, MARCO A.; ASTUR, DIEGO C.; BIER, RODRIGO S; BIER, DEBORA S.; ASTUR, NELSON; COHEN, MOISÉS. Use of Computed Tomography to Determine the Risk of Patellar Dislocation in 921 Patients with Patellar Instability. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, v.6, p. 55-62, 2015

RUSH, JEREMY K.; ASTUR, NELSON; SCOTT, STEPHANIE; KELLY, DEREK M.; SAWYER, JEFFREY R.; WARNER Jr, WILLIAM C. Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Spondylolysis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. v.35(3), p.271-5, 2015

ASTUR, DIEGO C; ALELUIA, VINICIUS; VERONESE, CIRO; ASTUR, NELSON; OLIVEIRA, SAULO G; ARLIANI, GUSTAVO G; BADRA, RICARDO; KALEKA, CAMILA C; AMARO, JOICEMAR T; COHEN, MOISES. A Prospective Double Blinded Randomized Study of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstrings Tendon and Spinal Anesthesia with or without Femoral Nerve Block. The Knee, v.21(5), p. 911-5, 2014

ASTUR, DIEGO C; ARLIANI, GUSTAVO G; BINZ, MARIO; ASTUR, NELSON; KALEKA, CAMILA C; AMARO, JOICEMAR T; POCHINI, ALBERTO; COHEN, MOISES. Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation for Treating Patellar Chondral Injuries: Evaluation, Treatment, and Outcomes of a Two-Year Follow-Up Study. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, v.96(10), p. 816-23, 2014

ASTUR, DIEGO C.; GRACITELLI, GUILHERME C.; ARLIANI, GUSTAVO G; ASTUR, NELSON; KALEKA, CAMILA C; POCHINI, ALBERTO; COHEN, MOISES. Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation to Treat Patellar Chondral Injuries. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Essential Surgical Techniques, v.4(3), p. 17, 2014

ASTUR, NELSON; SAWYER, JEFFREY R; KLIMO Jr., PAUL; KELLY, DEREK M; MUHLBAUER, MICHAEL S; WARNER Jr, WILLIAM C. Traumatic Atlanto-Occipital Dislocation in Children. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, v.22(5), p. 274-82, 2014

ASTUR, NELSON; FLYNN, JOHN M.; RAMIREZ, NORMAN; GLOTZBECKER, MICHAEL; VAN BOSSE, HAROLD J.; HOASHI, JANE S.; D'AMATO, CHARLES R.; KELLY, DEREK M.; WARNER, WILLIAM C.; SAWYER, JEFFREY R. The Efficacy of Rib-based Distraction With VEPTR in the Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis in Patients With Arthrogryposis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, v. 34, p. 8-13, 2014

CANNON, TYLER A.; NETO, NELSON ASTUR; KELLY, DEREK M.; WARNER, WILLIAM C.; SAWYER, JEFFREY R. Characterization of Radiation Exposure in Early-Onset Scoliosis Patients Treated With the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR). Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, v. 34(2), p. 179-84, 2014

ASTUR, DIEGO COSTA; SANTOS, CIRO VERONESE; ALELUIA, VINICIUS; ASTUR NETO, NELSON; ARLIANI, GUSTAVO GONÇALVES; KALEKA, CAMILA COHEN; SKAF, ABDALLA; COHEN, MOISES. Characterization of Cruciate Ligament Impingement: The Influence of Femoral or Tibial Tunnel Positioning at Different Degrees of Knee Flexion. Arthroscopy (Print), v. 29, p. 913-919, 2013

RUSH, JEREMY K.; KELLY, DEREK M.; ASTUR, NELSON; CREEK, AARON; DAWKINS, ROSS; YOUNAS, SHIRAZ; WARNER, WILLIAM C.; SAWYER, JEFFREY R. Associated Injuries in Children and Adolescents With Spinal Trauma. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, v. 33, p. 393-397, 2013

ASTUR, N.; KLIMO JR, P.; SAWYER, J. R.; KELLY, D. M.; MUHLBAUER, M. S.; WARNER, W. C. Traumatic Atlanto-Occipital Dislocation in Children: Evaluation, Treatment and Outcomes. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume (Print ed.), v. 95(24), p. 1-8, 2013

KLIMO, PAUL; ASTUR, NELSON; GABRICK, KYLE; WARNER, WILLIAM C.; MUHLBAUER, MICHAEL S. Occipitocervical fusion using a contoured rod and wire construct in children: a reappraisal of a vintage technique. Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics, v. 11, p. 160-169, 2013

ASTUR NETO, NELSON; PELLEGRINO, LUCIANO ANTONIO NASSAR; UMETA, RICARDO SHIGUEAKI GALHEGO; CAFFARO, MARIA FERNANDA SILBER; MEVES, ROBERT; LANDIM, ELCIO; AVANZI, OSMAR. Radiographic analysis of surgical treatment of lower cervical fractures via a posterior approach. Coluna/Columna, v. 11, p. 24-28, 2012

ASTUR NETO, NELSON; LINS, ROMERO ANTUNES BARRETO; KOJIMA, KODI EDSON; CUNHA, BRUNO LEME DA; HUNGRIA NETO, JOSÉ SOARES; MERCADANTE, MARCELO TOMANIK; CHRISTIAN, RALPH WALTER; HUNGRIA, JOSÉ OCTÁVIO SOARES. Outcomes of treatment for femoral shaft fractures ipsilateral to femoral neck or intertrochanteric fractures. Acta Ortopédica Brasileira (Impresso), v. 18, p. 255, 2010



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In Dec/25, my 17-year-old son regained his self-esteem after correcting his scoliosis with Dr. Nelson. The care was always compassionate, clear, and welcoming. Seeing the X-ray results, I knew he was an extraordinary doctor—meticulous and passionate about his work. Flawless team. Pure gratitude!

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Vivian Messaggi

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I underwent spine surgery with Dr. Nelson Astur Neto and his team. From the very first consultation, they demonstrated commitment, excellence, and true humanity. The entire process was handled with immense care and support. A high-performance team that inspires absolute confidence. Excellent professional!

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Robson Ribeiro

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Dr. Nelson is a wonderful, compassionate, and highly professional doctor. He gave me complete confidence from day one. I had a 12-hour scoliosis surgery with absolute success. I am deeply grateful to him and his team. I highly recommend him to everyone!

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Marilda Trazzi De Arruda Mendes

Patient
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5,0
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I had my spine surgery with Dr. Nelson and I have nothing but gratitude. He showed competence, attentiveness, and humanity from the beginning. The entire journey was managed with great care and close monitoring. I recommend him with my eyes closed!

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Thiago Mattos

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5,0
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Excellent surgeon. He has already operated on my lumbar spine and also my cervical spine with a prosthesis. Two highly successful surgeries.

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Olivia Takeuchi Stefanovits

Patient
06
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Wonderful! Dr. Nelson is always very attentive. It is a genuine pleasure to be treated by a doctor who has so much empathy.

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Maria Cecília Borato

Patient
07
5,0
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I sought out Dr. Nelson due to a severe herniated disc. After a detailed explanation, I had the surgery, which was a total success. The team was wonderful and the support—both before and after—was flawless. Today I am pain-free and have my quality of life back!

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Adriana Bastos Leme

Patient
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