Does pre-operative multifidus morphology on MRI predict clinical outcomes in adults following surgical treatment for degenerative lumbar spine disease? A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06423-6
Abstract: Aim Low back pain (LBP) resulting from degenerative lumbar spine disease is a leading contributor to global disability. Changes in the morphology of the lumbar multifidus muscle on magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) are associated with worse… read more here.
Keywords: pre operative; multifidus morphology; disability; systematic review ... See more keywords
Effect of pilates exercise on cross-sectional area of multifidus muscle, pain and disability in people with chronic low back pain
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DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2020.03.237
Abstract: Purpose This single-blinded randomised control trial was carried out to determine the effect of 6 weeks Pilates exercises program on the cross-sectional area of lumbar multifidus muscles, pain, and disability level among patients with chronic… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; pain disability; disability; low back ... See more keywords
Reciprocal relationship between multifidus and psoas at L4-L5 level in women with low back pain
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1783434
Abstract: Abstract Background Low back pain (LBP) may originate from different sources such as intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), end-plate and paraspinal muscle changes. Our aim is to explore the relevance of paraspinal muscles’ fat-infiltration in women… read more here.
Keywords: back pain; infiltration; low back; multifidus ... See more keywords
Drop Body Syndrome: A Distinct Form of Adult Spinal Deformity
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002012
Abstract: Study Design. A retrospective observational study. Objective. This study examined the role of skeletal muscles in the spinal alignment of lumbar degenerative kyphosis (LDK). Summary of Background Data. Adult spinal deformity (ASD) may present as… read more here.
Keywords: ldk; multifidus; adult spinal; spinal deformity ... See more keywords
Impact of Multifidus Muscle Swelling on C5 Palsy After Cervical Laminoplasty.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003205
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective radiological analysis OBJECTIVE.: To identify the effects of posterior cervical muscle swelling on C5 palsy (C5P) by evaluating early postoperative magnetic resonance (MR) images. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Cervical laminoplasty is an… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; c5p; multifidus; cervical laminoplasty ... See more keywords
Multifidus Sarcopenia Is Associated With Worse Patient-reported Outcomes Following Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004386
Abstract: Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. The present study is the first to assess the impact of paraspinal sarcopenia on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following posterior cervical decompression and fusion (PCDF). Summary of Background Data.… read more here.
Keywords: multifidus; patient reported; following posterior; sarcopenia ... See more keywords
Preoperative Multifidus Muscle Quality is Associated With Patient Reported Outcomes After Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682221120400
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort. OBJECTIVE Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) commonly involves a transpsoas approach. Despite the association between LLIF, postoperative iliopsoas weakness, and iatrogenic neuropraxia, no study has yet examined the effect of psoas… read more here.
Keywords: multifidus; multifidus muscle; muscle; muscle quality ... See more keywords
Regional differences between superficial and deep lumbar multifidus in patients with chronic lumbar spine pathology
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03791-4
Abstract: Background Due to its unique arrangement, the deep and superficial fibers of the multifidus may have differential roles for maintaining spine stabilization and lumbar posture; the superficial multifidus is responsible for lumbar extension and the… read more here.
Keywords: spine pathology; muscle; multifidus; pathology ... See more keywords
Intramuscular fat is present in cervical multifidus but not soleus in patients with chronic whiplash associated disorders
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197438
Abstract: The presence of intramuscular fat (IMF) in the cervical spine muscles of patients with whiplash associated disorders (WAD) has been consistently found. The mechanisms underlying IMF are not clear but preliminary evidence implicates a relationship… read more here.
Keywords: intramuscular fat; imf cervical; cervical spine; multifidus ... See more keywords
The paraspinal muscle-tendon system: Its paradoxical anatomy
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0214812
Abstract: Anatomy of the muscle-tendon system is an important component to musculoskeletal models. In particular, the cross-sectional area of belly (mCSA) and tendon (tCSA) provides information about the maximum force that a muscle may exert. The… read more here.
Keywords: rcsa; muscle; anatomy; multifidus ... See more keywords
Reference values for the cross-sectional area of the lumbar multifidus muscle in children.
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DOI: 10.3233/bmr-210118
Abstract: BACKGROUND The multifidus muscle plays a major role in the growth and postural control of children. Therefore, the reference values of the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the lumbar multifidus muscle represent an important tool for… read more here.
Keywords: multifidus; multifidus muscle; muscle; csa ... See more keywords