Fatty infiltration of the cervical multifidus musculature and its clinical correlation to cervical spondylosis

Abstract Purpose Fat infiltration (FI) of the deep neck extensor muscles has been shown to be associated with poor outcomes in cervical injury, mechanical neck pain, and axial symptoms after cervical spine surgery. However, information is scarce on the severity of FI in cervical extensors associated...

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Main Authors: Zhifei Li, Qinqiu Liang, He Li, Xiaocheng Lin, Jiwen Meng, Daishui Yang, Chengwei Li, Yuanyao Liang, Yin Yang, Yuanfang Lin, Ziyang Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06595-4