Publications by authors named "Paula Maria Jimenez Gutierrez"
Risk of new vertebral compression fractures and serious adverse effects after vertebroplasty: a systematic, critical review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Antonio Jesús Láinez Ramos-Bossini Paula María Jiménez Gutiérrez Beatriz Moraleda Cabrera Lucía Bueno Caravaca Manuel González Díez
Quant Imaging Med Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) lead to major health challenges, and vertebroplasty is a common treatment whose effectiveness and safety remain controversial due to varied results in studies.
- This study performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate vertebroplasty's safety, particularly its link to serious adverse effects and new fractures, while considering different influencing factors.
- Analysis of 14 RCTs showed no significant difference in new fracture rates between vertebroplasty and control groups, but vertebroplasty was linked to fewer serious adverse effects.
A Comparative Analysis of International Classification Systems to Predict the Risk of Collapse in Single-Level Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures.
Antonio Jesús Láinez Ramos-Bossini Paula María Jiménez Gutiérrez David Luengo Gómez Mario Rivera Izquierdo José Manuel Benítez
Diagnostics (Basel)
September 2024
Introduction: Various classifications for osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) have been introduced to enhance patient care and facilitate clinical communication. However, there is limited evidence of their effectiveness in predicting vertebral collapse, and very few studies have compared this association across different classification systems. This study aims to investigate the association between OVF categories, according to the most widely used classification systems, and vertebral collapse.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- * Eight RCTs showed that RF treatment significantly reduced pain both in the short, medium, and long term, and improved functional disability especially in the short and long periods.
- * Though RF treatment didn't show clear improvements in quality of life or global perceived effect, some benefits were noted; further research is needed to explore long-term outcomes and overall quality of life impact.