Does paraspinal muscle morphometry predict functional status and re-operation after lumbar spinal surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Gengyu HanHaotian WuJinyue DaiXinhang LiLihao YueZheyu FanQiaoyu LiQirui ShaoYu JiangWei-Shi Li

Published in: European radiology (2023)

• The fat infiltration of multifidus can predict postoperative functional status and low back pain after lumbar spinal surgery. • The preoperative evaluation of paraspinal muscle morphology is conducive for surgeons.

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