Fat infiltration of the posterior paraspinal muscles is inversely associated with the fat infiltration of the psoas muscle: a potential compensatory mechanism in the lumbar spine

Fat infiltration of the posterior paraspinal muscles is inversely associated with the fat infiltration of the psoas muscle: a potential compensatory mechanism in the lumbar spine

Abstract Background The function of the paraspinal muscles and especially the psoas muscle in maintaining an upright posture is not fully understood. While usually considered solely as a hip flexor, the psoas muscle and its complex anatomy suggest that the muscle has other functions involved in stab...

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Main Authors: Maximilian Muellner, Henryk Haffer, Erika Chiapparelli, Yusuke Dodo, Jennifer Shue, Ek T. Tan, Jiaqi Zhu, Matthias Pumberger, Andrew A. Sama, Frank P. Cammisa, Federico P. Girardi, Alexander P. Hughes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Connective tissue
Muscle quality
Spinal fusion
Spine
Lumbar lordosis
Spinal stability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06967-w

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