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Shahidi B, Anderson B, Ordaz A, Berry DB, Ruoss S, Zlomislic V, Allen RT, Garfin SR, Farshad M, Schenk S, Ward SR. Paraspinal muscles in individuals undergoing surgery for lumbar spine pathology lack a myogenic response to an acute bout of resistance exercise. JOR Spine 2024; 7:e1291. [PMID: 38222805 PMCID: PMC10782077 DOI: 10.1002/jsp2.1291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Background Lumbar spine pathology (LSP) is a common source of low back or leg pain, and paraspinal muscle in these patients demonstrates fatty and fibrotic infiltration, and cellular degeneration that do not reverse with exercise-based rehabilitation. However, it is unclear of this lack of response is due to insufficient exercise stimulus, or an inability to mount a growth response. The purpose of this study was to compare paraspinal muscle gene expression between individuals with LSP who do and do not undergo an acute bout of resistance exercise. Methods Paraspinal muscle biopsies were obtained from 64 individuals with LSP undergoing spinal surgery. Eight participants performed an acute bout of machine-based lumbar extension resistance exercise preoperatively. Gene expression for 42 genes associated with adipogenic/metabolic, atrophic, fibrogenic, inflammatory, and myogenic pathways was measured, and differential expression between exercised and non-exercised groups was evaluated for (a) the full cohort, and (b) an age, gender, acuity, and etiology matched sub-cohort. Principal components analyses were used to identify gene expression clustering across clinical phenotypes. Results The exercised cohort demonstrated upregulation of inflammatory gene IL1B, inhibition of extracellular matrix components (increased MMP3&9, decreased TIMP1&3, COL1A1) and metabolic/adipogenic genes (FABP4, PPARD, WNT10B), and downregulation of myogenic (MYOD, ANKRD2B) and atrophic (FOXO3) genes compared to the non-exercised cohort, with similar patterns in the matched sub-analysis. There were no clinical phenotypes significantly associated with gene expression profiles. Conclusion An acute bout of moderate-high intensity resistance exercise did not result in upregulation of myogenic genes in individuals with LSP. The response was characterized by mixed metabolic and fibrotic gene expression, upregulation of inflammation, and downregulation of myogenesis.
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- Bahar Shahidi
- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
- UC San Diego Department of RadiologyLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- Balgrist University HospitalUniversity of ZurichZürichSwitzerland
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- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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- UC San Diego Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
- UC San Diego Department of RadiologyLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
- UC San Diego Department of BioengineeringLa JollaCaliforniaUSA
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Ekşi MŞ, Özcan-Ekşi EE. Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae at the upper lumbar spine could be a landmark for low back pain. Pain Pract 2024; 24:278-287. [PMID: 37830410 DOI: 10.1111/papr.13302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), Modic changes, and fatty infiltration in the paraspinal muscles are possible causes of low back pain (LBP). Multifidus has been the most commonly blamed paraspinal muscle in the etiology of LBP. However, it contributes to 20% of the extensor moment on the lumbar spine. In the present study, we aimed to identify whether patients with LBP and asymptomatic subjects differed in terms of intervertebral discs, end-plates, and fatty infiltration in their paraspinal muscles. METHODS Consecutive women and men, who visited the spine outpatient clinics with chronic LBP and had lumbar spine MRI for their LBP without leg pain were included. Asymptomatic subjects without LBP/leg pain for the last year were recruited. Modic changes, IVDD, and fatty infiltration in the paraspinal muscles were evaluated on lumbar spine magnetic resonance imagings of the patients with LBP and age-, gender- and BMI-matched asymptomatic controls. RESULTS Low back pain was closely associated with fatty infiltration in the paraspinal muscles at all lumbar levels whereas it had association with severe IVDD and Modic changes at lower lumbar levels. Multifidus at the lower lumbar levels was the fattiest paraspinal muscle in both asymptomatic subjects and patients with LBP. Patients with LBP had severe fatty infiltration in the erector spinae at the upper lumbar levels. CONCLUSION Severe IVDD and Modic changes were more common at lower lumbar levels in patients with LBP. Both asymptomatic subjects and those with LBP had fatty multifidus at lower lumbar levels, whereas those with LBP had fatty infiltration in the erector spinae at upper lumbar levels. We suggest that fatty infiltration could have started in the multifidus. The erector spinae had greater contribution to the lumbar extension compared to the multifidus. Thus, LBP could develop when the quality of the erector spinae at the upper lumbar levels impairs due to fatty infiltration.
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- Murat Şakir Ekşi
- Neurosurgery Clinic, FSM Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Skidanov A, Ashukina N, Maltseva V, Skidanov M, Danyshchuk Z, Radchenko V. The relationship between structural changes in paraspinal muscles and intervertebral disc and facet joint degeneration in the lumbar spine of rats. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:58. [PMID: 38217024 PMCID: PMC10785363 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04548-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Degenerative spine disease is one of the largest causes of disability worldwide and has a multifactorial aetiology. Determining the leading causes of this multifactorial disease could help create new treatment approaches. PURPOSE Study the impact of degenerative changes in the paraspinal muscles caused by local (prolonged compression) or systemic (high-fat diet) factors on the structure of the intervertebral discs (IVDs) and facet joints of the lumbar spine in rats. METHODS The study was conducted using two animal models to create degenerative changes in the paraspinal muscles of 10 white laboratory rats for 90 days and five control rats: 1) high-fat diet model (model 1) involved keeping the rats on a high calorie diet; 2) compression model (model 2) involved binding the paraspinal muscles from L2 to S1 using non-absorbable sutures. Histological analysis for the facet joints and IVDs of rats (at the L1-L4 level) with semi-quantitative analysis of the structure conducted used by degeneration grading system for IVDs and cartilage degeneration score (OARSI) for facet joint. RESULTS In both models, 90 days after the experiment, the degenerative changes observed in the rats' IVDs were more severe in the annulus fibrosus than in the nucleus pulposus. The height of the IVD in model 1 did not differ from the control group, but in the model 2 was 1.3 times greater (p < 0.001) compared with control. Degenerative changes in the IVD were scored out 5.3 ± 1.7 in model 1 and 5.32 ± 2.1 in model 2 of a possible 16. The height of the articular cartilage of the facet joints was smaller by 1.5 times (p < 0.001) and 1.4 times (p < 0.001) in model 1 and model 2, respectively, compared to the control. Degenerative changes of facet joint were scored out 3.7 ± 0.6 in model 1 and 3.8 ± 0.6 in model 2 of five points according to the cartilage degeneration score. CONCLUSIONS It was determined that rats who had structural changes in the lumbar paraspinal muscles as a result of being kept on a high-fat diet or subjected to prolonged compression for 90 days, showed degenerative changes in intervertebral discs and osteoarthritis in facet joints of lumbar spine.
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- Artem Skidanov
- Laboratory of Connective Tissue Morphology, Sytenko Institute of Spine and Joint Pathology National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, 80 Pushkinska St., Kharkiv, 61024, Ukraine
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- Laboratory of Connective Tissue Morphology, Sytenko Institute of Spine and Joint Pathology National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, 80 Pushkinska St., Kharkiv, 61024, Ukraine
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- Laboratory of Connective Tissue Morphology, Sytenko Institute of Spine and Joint Pathology National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, 80 Pushkinska St., Kharkiv, 61024, Ukraine.
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- Laboratory of Connective Tissue Morphology, Sytenko Institute of Spine and Joint Pathology National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, 80 Pushkinska St., Kharkiv, 61024, Ukraine
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- Laboratory of Connective Tissue Morphology, Sytenko Institute of Spine and Joint Pathology National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, 80 Pushkinska St., Kharkiv, 61024, Ukraine
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- Laboratory of Connective Tissue Morphology, Sytenko Institute of Spine and Joint Pathology National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, 80 Pushkinska St., Kharkiv, 61024, Ukraine
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Anders C, Schönau T. Spatiotemporal characteristics of lower back muscle fatigue during a ten minutes endurance test at 50% upper body weight in healthy inactive, endurance, and strength trained subjects. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0273856. [PMID: 36099264 PMCID: PMC9469946 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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In modern developed societies, heavy physical demands are decreasing and getting replaced by longer periods of static, low-exertion activities such as sitting or standing. To counteract this lack of physical activity, more and more people are engaging in physical activity through exercise and training. Virtually opposite training modalities are endurance and strength. We asked if back muscle endurance capacity is influenced by training mode. 38 healthy male subjects (age range 19–31 years, mean age 22.6 years) were investigated: sedentary (Control, n = 12), endurance trained (ET, n = 13), and strength trained participants (ST, n = 13). They underwent a ten-minutes isometric extension task at 50% of their upper body weight. Surface EMG was measured in the low-back region utilizing quadratic 4*4 monopolar electrode montages per side. Relative amplitude and mean frequency changes were analysed with respect to electrode position and group during the endurance task. Eight ST subjects failed to complete the endurance task. Relative amplitude and frequency changes were largest in the ST group, followed by Control and ET groups (amplitude: F 6.389, p 0.004, frequency: F 11.741, p<0.001). Further, independent of group largest amplitude increase was observed for the most upper and laterally positioned electrodes. Mean frequency changes showed no systematic spatial distribution pattern. Although, in the light of an aging population, strength training has its merits our results question the functional suitability of frequent and isolated high-impact strength training for everyday endurance requirements like doing the dishes. Fatigue related amplitude elevations are systematically distributed in the back region, showing least fatigue signs for the most caudal and medial, i.e. the lumbar paravertebral region.
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- Christoph Anders
- Division of Motor Research, Pathophysiology and Biomechanics, Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department for Hand, Reconstructive, and Trauma Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Division of Motor Research, Pathophysiology and Biomechanics, Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department for Hand, Reconstructive, and Trauma Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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Microscopic changes in the spinal extensor musculature in people with chronic spinal pain: a systematic review. Spine J 2022; 22:1205-1221. [PMID: 35134540 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Chronic spinal pain is one the most common musculoskeletal disorders. Previous studies have observed microscopic structural changes in the spinal extensor muscles in people with chronic spinal pain. This systematic review synthesizes and analyzes all the existing evidence of muscle microscopic changes in people with chronic spinal pain. PURPOSE To assess the microscopy of spinal extensor muscles including the fiber type composition, the area occupied by fiber types, fiber size/cross sectional area (CSA), and narrow diameter (ND) in people with and without chronic spinal pain. Further, to compare these outcome measures across different regions of the spine in people with chronic neck, thoracic and low back pain. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review with meta-analysis. METHODS MEDLINE (Ovid Interface), Embase, PubMed, CINAHL Plus, and Web of Science were searched from inception to October 2020. Key journals, conference proceedings, grey literature and hand searching of reference lists from eligible studies were also searched. Two independent reviewers were involved in the selection process. Only studies examining the muscle microscopy of the spinal extensor muscles (erector spinae [ES] and/or multifidus [MF]) between people with and without chronic spinal pain were selected. The risk of bias from the studies was assessed using modified Newcastle Ottawa Scale and the level of evidence was established using the GRADE approach. Data were synthesized based on homogeneity on the methodology and outcome measures of the studies for ES and MF muscles and only four studies were eligible for analysis. RESULTS All the five studies included were related to chronic low back pain (CLBP). Meta-analysis (inverse variance method for random effect to calculate mean difference and 95% CI) was performed for the ES fiber type composition by numbers for both type I and type II fibers (I2=43% and 0% respectively indicating homogeneity of studies) and showed no difference between the people with and without CLBP with an overall effect estimate Z= 1.49 (p=.14) and Z=1.06 (p=.29) respectively. Meta-analysis was performed for ES fiber CSA for both type I and type II fibers (I2=0 for both) and showed no difference between people with and without CLBP with an overall effect estimate Z=0.08 (p=.43) and Z=0.75 (p=.45) respectively. Analysis was not performed for ES area occupied by fiber types and ND due to heterogeneity of studies and lack of evidence respectively. Similarly, meta-analysis was not performed for MF fiber type composition by numbers due to heterogeneity of studies. MF analysis for area occupied by fiber type, fiber CSA and ND did not yield sufficient evidence. CONCLUSIONS For the ES muscle, there was no difference in fiber type composition and fiber CSA between people with and without CLBP and no conclusions could be drawn for ND for the ES. For the MF, no conclusions could be drawn for any of the muscle microscopy outcome measures. Overall, the quality of evidence is very low and there is very low evidence that there are no differences in microscopic muscle features between people with and without CLBP.
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Anderson B, Ordaz A, Zlomislic V, Allen RT, Garfin SR, Schuepbach R, Farshad M, Schenk S, Ward SR, Shahidi B. Paraspinal Muscle Health is Related to Fibrogenic, Adipogenic, and Myogenic Gene Expression in Patients with Lumbar Spine Pathology. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:608. [PMID: 35739523 PMCID: PMC9229083 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05572-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lumbar spine pathology is a common feature of lower back and/or lower extremity pain and is associated with observable degenerative changes in the lumbar paraspinal muscles that are associated with poor clinical prognosis. Despite the commonly observed phenotype of muscle degeneration in this patient population, its underlying molecular mechanisms are not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between groups of genes within the atrophic, myogenic, fibrogenic, adipogenic, and inflammatory pathways and multifidus muscle health in individuals undergoing surgery for lumbar spine pathology. METHODS Multifidus muscle biopsies were obtained from patients (n = 59) undergoing surgery for lumbar spine pathology to analyze 42 genes from relevant adipogenic/metabolic, atrophic, fibrogenic, inflammatory, and myogenic gene pathways using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Multifidus muscle morphology was examined preoperatively in these patients at the level and side of biopsy using T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging to determine whole muscle compartment area, lean muscle area, fat cross-sectional areas, and proportion of fat within the muscle compartment. These measures were used to investigate the relationships between gene expression patterns and muscle size and quality. RESULTS Relationships between gene expression and imaging revealed significant associations between decreased expression of adipogenic/metabolic gene (PPARD), increased expression of fibrogenic gene (COL3A1), and lower fat fraction on MRI (r = -0.346, p = 0.018, and r = 0.386, p = 0.047 respectively). Decreased expression of myogenic gene (mTOR) was related to greater lean muscle cross-sectional area (r = 0.388, p = 0.045). CONCLUSION Fibrogenic and adipogenic/metabolic genes were related to pre-operative muscle quality, and myogenic genes were related to pre-operative muscle size. These findings provide insight into molecular pathways associated with muscle health in the presence of lumbar spine pathology, establishing a foundation for future research that addresses how these changes impact outcomes in this patient population.
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- Brad Anderson
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, 350 Dickinson Street, Suite 121, Mail Code 8894, San Diego, CA, 92103-8894, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, 350 Dickinson Street, Suite 121, Mail Code 8894, San Diego, CA, 92103-8894, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, 350 Dickinson Street, Suite 121, Mail Code 8894, San Diego, CA, 92103-8894, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, 350 Dickinson Street, Suite 121, Mail Code 8894, San Diego, CA, 92103-8894, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, 350 Dickinson Street, Suite 121, Mail Code 8894, San Diego, CA, 92103-8894, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, 350 Dickinson Street, Suite 121, Mail Code 8894, San Diego, CA, 92103-8894, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, 350 Dickinson Street, Suite 121, Mail Code 8894, San Diego, CA, 92103-8894, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, 350 Dickinson Street, Suite 121, Mail Code 8894, San Diego, CA, 92103-8894, USA
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Kim HJ, Rho M, Yoon KB, Jo M, Lee DW, Kim SH. Influence of cross-sectional area and fat infiltration of paraspinal muscles on analgesic efficacy of epidural steroid injection in elderly patients. Pain Pract 2022; 22:621-630. [PMID: 35735193 DOI: 10.1111/papr.13141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND An assessment of paraspinal muscle degeneration based on magnetic resonance imaging has been used to investigate both sarcopenia and myosteatosis. The morphologic changes in cross-sectional area and fat infiltration of the paraspinal muscles can affect pain outcomes after epidural steroid injection. METHODS Patients ≥65 years of age who underwent fluoroscopy-guided lumbar epidural steroid injections were enrolled. Good analgesia was defined as ≥50% reduction in pain score at 4 weeks after injection. Cross-sectional area and grade of fat infiltration of the paraspinal muscles on magnetic resonance images at the level of L3-L4 disc were measured. Patient demographics, pain-related factors, clinical factors, and paraspinal muscle measurements were compared between good and poor analgesia groups. The factors associated with pain outcomes after injection were identified using multivariate analysis. RESULTS A total of 245 patients consisting of 149 and 96 patients in the good and poor analgesia groups, respectively, fully satisfied the study criteria for analysis. Patients of older age, opioid use, and high-grade foraminal stenosis were frequently observed in the poor analgesia group. The grade of fat infiltration of the paraspinal muscles was significantly higher in the poor analgesia group (Grade 2, 20.8% vs. 42.7%, p < 0.001), and this result was predominantly observed in female patients. However, there was no difference in the muscle cross-sectional area between the two groups (18.29 ± 3.16 vs. 18.59 ± 3.03 cm2 /m2 , p = 0.460). The percentage of patients with good analgesia decreased as the grade of fat infiltration increased (Grade 0 = 75.0%, Grade 1 = 65.8%, Grade 2 = 43.0%, p < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that preinjection opioid use [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.926, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.084-3.422, p = 0.025], moderate to severe foraminal stenosis (aOR = 2.859, 95% CI = 1.371-5.965, p = 0.005), and high-grade fat infiltration of the paraspinal muscles (aOR = 4.258, 95% CI = 1.805-10.043, p = 0.001) were significantly associated with poor analgesia after injection. CONCLUSION High fat infiltration of the paraspinal muscles at the mid-lumbar region appeared to be an independent factor associated with poor analgesia after epidural steroid injection in elderly patients with symptomatic degenerative lumbar spinal disease receiving conservative care. However, the cross-sectional area of the paraspinal muscles was not associated with pain relief after injection.
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- Hee Jung Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Amorim-Barbosa T, Catelas D, Pereira C, Sousa A, Amorim JM, Rodrigues-Pinto R, Neves P. Is preoperative fat infiltration in lumbar spine muscles associated with worse clinical outcomes after lumbar interbody fusion? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2022. [PMID: 35723839 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03311-110.1007/s00590-022-03311-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Lumbar musculature has a fundamental role in spine stability and spinal balance. Muscle atrophy and fat infiltration play an important role in pain pathophysiology. Accordingly, the preoperative condition of lumbar muscles may influence clinical outcomes after surgical treatment. In this context, the aim of this study was to evaluate the association between preoperative lumbar paravertebral muscle fat infiltration and clinical outcomes after lumbar interbody fusion. METHODS A retrospective study of patients with lumbar pathology submitted to lumbar transforaminal (TLIF) or posterior interbody fusion (PLIF) was performed, with a minimum of two years of follow-up. Preoperative lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images were classified for fat infiltration in lumbar multifidus muscle and correlated with clinical outcomes. RESULTS Seventy-five patients were included: 24 submitted to PLIF and 51 to TLIF. Most patients underwent surgery for spondylolisthesis (67%). Higher degrees of fat infiltration were associated with more advanced age (54.8 vs. 49.1 years old, p = 0.04) and more leg pain after surgery (p = 0.04). No statistically significant differences in other clinical outcomes such as Oswestry Disability Index, visual analogue scale for back and leg pain, self-reported back pain relief, return to work and overall satisfaction were found between different groups of fat infiltration. The improvement in leg pain was associated with improvement in self-reported lumbar pain (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Age and preoperative degree of fat infiltration may be important to predict improvement in leg pain after lumbar interbody fusion. The absence of solid literature on this topic and universal assessment methodologies reinforce the need for further studies.
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- Tiago Amorim-Barbosa
- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS-Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal
- Spinal Unit (UVM), Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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Amorim-Barbosa T, Catelas D, Pereira C, Sousa A, Amorim JM, Rodrigues-Pinto R, Neves P. Is preoperative fat infiltration in lumbar spine muscles associated with worse clinical outcomes after lumbar interbody fusion? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2022:10.1007/s00590-022-03311-1. [PMID: 35723839 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03311-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Lumbar musculature has a fundamental role in spine stability and spinal balance. Muscle atrophy and fat infiltration play an important role in pain pathophysiology. Accordingly, the preoperative condition of lumbar muscles may influence clinical outcomes after surgical treatment. In this context, the aim of this study was to evaluate the association between preoperative lumbar paravertebral muscle fat infiltration and clinical outcomes after lumbar interbody fusion. METHODS A retrospective study of patients with lumbar pathology submitted to lumbar transforaminal (TLIF) or posterior interbody fusion (PLIF) was performed, with a minimum of two years of follow-up. Preoperative lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images were classified for fat infiltration in lumbar multifidus muscle and correlated with clinical outcomes. RESULTS Seventy-five patients were included: 24 submitted to PLIF and 51 to TLIF. Most patients underwent surgery for spondylolisthesis (67%). Higher degrees of fat infiltration were associated with more advanced age (54.8 vs. 49.1 years old, p = 0.04) and more leg pain after surgery (p = 0.04). No statistically significant differences in other clinical outcomes such as Oswestry Disability Index, visual analogue scale for back and leg pain, self-reported back pain relief, return to work and overall satisfaction were found between different groups of fat infiltration. The improvement in leg pain was associated with improvement in self-reported lumbar pain (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Age and preoperative degree of fat infiltration may be important to predict improvement in leg pain after lumbar interbody fusion. The absence of solid literature on this topic and universal assessment methodologies reinforce the need for further studies.
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- Tiago Amorim-Barbosa
- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal.,ICBAS-Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal.,Spinal Unit (UVM), Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto-Hospital de Santo António, Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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Reliability and agreement of lumbar multifidus volume and fat fraction quantification using magnetic resonance imaging. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2022; 59:102532. [PMID: 35245881 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the standard to quantify size and structure of lumbar muscles. Three-dimensional volumetric measures are expected to be more closely related to muscle function than two-dimensional measures such as cross-sectional area. Reliability and agreement of a standardized method should be established to enable the use of MRI to assess lumbar muscle characteristics. OBJECTIVES This study investigates the intra- and inter-processor reliability for the quantification of (1) muscle volume and (2) fat fraction based on chemical shift MRI images using axial 3D-volume measurements of the lumbar multifidus in patients with low back pain. METHODS Two processors manually segmented the lumbar multifidus on the MRI scans of 18 patients with low back pain using Mevislab software following a well-defined method. Fat fraction of the segmented volume was calculated. Reliability and agreement were determined using intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), Bland-Altman plots and calculation of the standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable change (MDC). RESULTS Excellent ICCs were found for both intra-processor and inter-processor analysis of lumbar multifidus volume measurement, with slightly better results for the intra-processor reliability. The SEMs for volume were lower than 4.1 cm³. Excellent reliability and agreement were also found for fat fraction measures, with ICCs of 0.985-0.998 and SEMs below 0.946%. CONCLUSION The proposed method to quantify muscle volume and fat fraction of the lumbar multifidus on MRI was highly reliable, and can be used in further research on lumbar multifidus structure.
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Shahidi B, Behun JJ, Berry DB, Raiszadeh K, Englund EK. Intravoxel incoherent motion imaging predicts exercise-based rehabilitation response in individuals with low back pain. NMR IN BIOMEDICINE 2021; 34:e4595. [PMID: 34327758 DOI: 10.1002/nbm.4595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Exercises to strengthen and stabilize the trunk musculature are a common conservative treatment strategy for low back pain (LBP), despite the possible presence of impairments in muscle activation in this population. Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) MRI permits evaluation of activation-induced blood flow through diffusion-weighted images that are sensitized to microvascular blood flow. In the current study we aimed to evaluate IVIM signal changes after exercise in patients with LBP compared with pain-free healthy controls and determine if these changes were related to reductions in disability with a 12-week rehabilitation program. We hypothesize that the magnitude of changes in IVIM parameters in the lumbar extensor muscles will be smaller in patients with LBP compared with those without LBP, and that these magnitudes will be correlated with responsiveness to a 12-week, resistance-based exercise program. IVIM MR data for molecular diffusion (D), blood flow pseudodiffusion (D*) and perfusion fraction (f) were collected before and immediately after an ~ 3-min session of high-intensity lumbar extension resistance exercise in 16 healthy participants and 17 participants with LBP. Improvements in LBP-related disability after the 12-week, machine-based, high-intensity exercise rehabilitation program were measured in the LBP group. We observed a significant increase in all IVIM parameters (f, D*, D) in response to exercise (p < 0.0001) and an interaction of group-by-time for D (p = 0.016). Thresholds were identified using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves for diffusion and pseudodiffusion coefficients, which predicted a reduction in LBP-related disability in response to the 12-week, exercise-based rehabilitation program. Exercise was associated with an increase in (f), capillary blood flow-based pseudodiffusion (D*) and diffusion coefficient (D), regardless of the presence of LBP. Additionally, subgroup analysis identified patients who were not responsive to the acute exercise session, for whom, based on ROC analysis, there was no clinically significant change in disability following the 12-week program.
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- Bahar Shahidi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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Koumantakis GA, Oldham JA. Paraspinal strength and electromyographic fatigue in patients with sub-acute back pain and controls: Reliability, clinical applicability and between-group differences. World J Orthop 2021; 12:816-832. [PMID: 34888142 PMCID: PMC8613684 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i11.816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Paraspinal muscle strength and fatigue are considered important in low back pain (LBP) prevention and rehabilitation. High reliability of paraspinal strength and electromyographic (EMG)-fatigue parameters has not been universally reported. Moreover, the discriminative validity of these parameters requires further exploration, under the threat of potentially poor reliability of the methods examined.
AIM To investigate the reliability and discriminative validity of paraspinal strength and EMG-related fatigue in subjects with recurrent LBP and healthy participants.
METHODS Test-retest measurements were performed in 26 healthy and 66 LBP volunteers, for reliability. Paraspinal isometric maximal and mean strength were determined with a maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) protocol, performed in a custom-made device. For the fatigue test, participants performed a 60% MIVC level continuous isometric contraction of the paraspinals, in conjunction with EMG analysis from 4 muscle sites of the lumbar spine. Initial median frequency (IMF), the median frequency slope (MFslope), as well as the root mean square (RMS) slope EMG parameters were used as fatigue measures. Data were analysed with repeated measures ANOVA for test-retest differences. For reliability, the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC3,1), standard error of the measurement (SEM) and the smallest detectable difference (SDD) were reported. Group-related differences for fatigue measures were analysed with a Multivariate Analysis of Covariance, with age, weight and strength as covariates.
RESULTS Isometric strength presented statistically significant between-day differences (P < 0.01), however these did not exceed 10% (healthy: 7.2%/LBP-patients: 9.7%) and ICC reliability values were excellent, yet test-retest error was increased for the patient group (healthy: ICC3,1: 0.92-0.96, SEM: 5.72-5.94 Hz, SDD: 18.51%-18.57%/LBP-patients: ICC3,1: 0.91-0.96, SEM: 6.49-6.96, SDD: 30.75%-31.61%). For the frequency data, IMF reliability was excellent (healthy: ICC3,1: 0.91-0.94, SEM: 3.45-7.27 Hz, SDD: 9.56%-20.14%/patients: ICC3,1: 0.90-0.94, SEM: 6.41-7.59 Hz, SDD: 17.75%-21.02%) and of MF raw and normalised slopes was good (healthy: ICC3,1: 0.78-0.82, SEM: 4.93-6.02 Hz, SDD: 13.66-16.67%/LBP-patients: ICC3,1: 0.83-0.85, SEM: 6.75-7.47 Hz, SDD: 18.69%-20.69%). However, the reliability for RMS data presented unacceptably high SDD values and were not considered further. For discriminative validity, less MVIC and less steep MFslopes were registered for the patient group (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSION Reliability and discriminative ability of paraspinal strength and EMG-related frequency parameters were demonstrated in healthy participants and patients with LBP.
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- George A Koumantakis
- Laboratory of Advanced Physiotherapy (LAdPhys), Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica (UNIWA), Athens 12243, Attiki, Greece
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester M1 7DN, Lancs, United Kingdom
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Zhu DC, Lin JH, Xu JJ, Guo Q, Wang YH, Jiang C, Lu HG, Wu YS. An assessment of morphological and pathological changes in paravertebral muscle degeneration using imaging and histological analysis: a cross-sectional study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:854. [PMID: 34625068 PMCID: PMC8499494 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04734-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The high signal of paravertebral muscle (PVM) on T2-weighted image (T2WI) is usually considered to be fatty degeneration. However, it is difficult to distinguish inflammatory edema from fatty degeneration on T2WI. The purpose of this study was to identify different types of PVM high signal in patients with low back pain (LBP) through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and histology. Methods Seventy patients with LBP underwent MRI. The signal change of multifidus both on T2WI and fat suppression image (FSI) was quantified by Image J. Furthermore, 25 of the 70 patients underwent surgery for degenerative lumbar disease and their multifidus were obtained during the operation. Histological analysis of the samples was performed by HE staining. Result Three types of PVM signal changes were identified from the MRI. Type 1 (n = 36) indicated fatty degeneration characterized by a high signal on T2WI and low signal on FSI. High signal on both T2WI and FSI, signifying type 2 meant inflammatory edema (n = 9). Type 3 (n = 25) showed high signal on T2WI and partial signal suppression on FSI, which meant a combination of fatty degeneration and inflammatory edema. Histological results were consistent with MRI. Among the 25 patients who underwent surgery, type 1 (n = 14) showed adipocytes infiltration, type 2 (n = 3) showed inflammatory cells infiltration and type 3 (n = 8) showed adipocytes and inflammatory cells infiltration. Conclusion From our results, there are three types of pathological changes in patients with PVM degeneration, which may help to decide on targeted treatments for LBP.
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- Ding-Chao Zhu
- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109# Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, 325000, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109# Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, 325000, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109# Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, 325000, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109# Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, 325000, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109# Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, 325000, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109# Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, 325000, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, China.,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109# Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou, 325000, China. .,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, China. .,The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
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Murata Y, Nakamura E, Tsukamoto M, Nakagawa T, Takeda M, Kozuma M, Kadomura T, Narusawa K, Shimizu K, Uchida S, Hayashi T, Sakai A. Longitudinal study of risk factors for decreased cross-sectional area of psoas major and paraspinal muscle in 1849 individuals. Sci Rep 2021; 11:16986. [PMID: 34417520 PMCID: PMC8379148 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-96448-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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This 10-year retrospective observational study investigated longitudinal losses in psoas major and paraspinal muscle area in 1849 healthy individuals (1690 male, 159 female) screened using computed tomography. Logistic regression analysis revealed significant decreases in psoas major and paraspinal muscle area at 10 years relative to the baseline area regardless of age or sex, starting at 30 years of age. Only aging [≥ 50 s (odds ratio [OR]: 1.72; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.05–2.84; p = 0.03) and ≥ 60 s (OR: 2.67; 95% CI 1.55–4.60; p < 0.001)] was a risk factor for decreases in psoas major area. Age ≥ 60 years (OR: 2.05; 95% CI 1.24–3.39; p = 0.005), body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 (OR: 1.32; 95% CI 1.01–1.73; p = 0.04), and visceral fat ≥ 100 cm2 (OR: 1.61; 95% CI 1.20–2.15; p = 0.001) were risk factors for decreases in paraspinal muscle area. Physical activity ≥ 900 kcal/week (OR: 0.68; 95% CI 0.50–0.94; p = 0.02) attenuated paraspinal muscle area loss in male. Our study demonstrated that walking > 45 min daily (Calories = METs (walking: 3.0) × duration of time (h) × weight (60 kg) × 1.05) can reduce paraspinal muscle loss, which may in turn decrease the risk of falls, low-back pain, and sarcopenia.
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- Yoichi Murata
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishiku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 8078555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishiku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 8078555, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishiku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 8078555, Japan
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- Occupational Health Section, Hitachi Health Care Center, Hitachi Ltd., 4-3-16 Osecho, Hitachi, Ibaraki, 3170076, Japan
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- Occupational Health Section, Hitachi Health Care Center, Hitachi Ltd., 4-3-16 Osecho, Hitachi, Ibaraki, 3170076, Japan
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- University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishiku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 8078555, Japan
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- Health Care Business Unit, Hitachi Ltd., 2 Shintoyofuta, Kashiwa, Chiba, 2770804, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nakashibetsu Town Hospital, 9-1-1, 10-jo Minami, Nakashibetsu-cho Nishi, Hokkaido, 0861110, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tobata Kyoritsu Hospital, 2-5-1 Sawami, Tobata, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 8040093, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Wakamatsu Hospital of University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-17-1 Hamamachi, Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 8080024, Japan
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- Occupational Health Section, Hitachi Health Care Center, Hitachi Ltd., 4-3-16 Osecho, Hitachi, Ibaraki, 3170076, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishiku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 8078555, Japan
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Yang F, Wang Y, Ma Y, Hu X, Li X, Ma Z, He X, Gao Y, Yang Y, Kang X. Single-segment central lumbar spinal stenosis: Correlation with lumbar X-ray measurements. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2021; 34:581-587. [PMID: 33554883 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-200051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Lumbar X-rays are usually preferred in patients with lower back pain, but lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) cannot be directly observed on lumbar X-ray films. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to explore the correlation between the degree of single-segment central LSS and lumbar X-ray measurements. METHODS The data of 60 male patients aged 39-78 years with single-segment central LSS were analyzed. Linear correlation analysis was used to determine the correlation between the single-segment central LSS and the various measurement parameters. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the factors affecting single-segment central LSS. RESULTS There were significant differences in S1/S0, E, B, L1-5Cobb, and M among the three groups (p< 0.05). S1/S0 was positively correlated with E, B, L1-5Cobb, and M (p< 0.05), but was not correlated with D (p= 0.66). After multiple linear regression analysis, B, L1-5Cobb, and M were independently associated with S1/S0. CONCLUSIONS The B, L1-5Cobb, and M parameters were independently associated with single-stage central LSS, and would likely be of particular value in evaluating the degree of single-segment central LSS; B, L1-5Cobb, and M served as independent predictors of the degree of LSS. These findings will guide clinicians' decision-making in the future.
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- Fengguang Yang
- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,The International Cooperation Base of Gansu Province for Pain Research in Spinal Disorders, Gansu, China.,Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Second Hospital of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,The International Cooperation Base of Gansu Province for Pain Research in Spinal Disorders, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,The International Cooperation Base of Gansu Province for Pain Research in Spinal Disorders, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,The International Cooperation Base of Gansu Province for Pain Research in Spinal Disorders, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,The International Cooperation Base of Gansu Province for Pain Research in Spinal Disorders, Gansu, China
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Research Progress on the Mechanism of Lumbarmultifidus Injury and Degeneration. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:6629037. [PMID: 33728023 PMCID: PMC7936897 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6629037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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This review summarizes recent research progress in the clinical features, image manifestations, and pathological mechanism of multifidus injury. After a brief introduction to the fiber classification, innervation, blood supply, and multifidus function, some factors of multifidus injury, consisting of denervation, intraoperative incision selection and traction, and lumbar degenerative disease are overviewed. In addition, the clinical index of multifidus injury including myoglobin, creatine kinase, IL-6, C-reactive protein, the cross-sectional area of multifidus, the degree of fat infiltration, and intraoperative biopsy are summarized. Furthermore, we recommend that patients with chronic low back pain should take the long-term exercise of lumbodorsal muscles. Finally, some remaining issues, including external fixation and the imaging quantitative evaluation criteria of multifidus, need to be further explored in the future.
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Sheldon BL, DiMarzio M, Chung SH, Tram J, Khazen O, Staudt MD, Bondoc M, Pilitsis JG. Association of Outcomes of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Low Back Pain and Psoas Measurements Based on Size of Iliopsoas Muscles. Neuromodulation 2021; 25:121-127. [PMID: 33616289 DOI: 10.1111/ner.13375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Patients experience variable long-term improvement in chronic back pain despite successful spinal cord stimulation (SCS) trials. Iliopsoas (IP) size has been shown to differ between patients with low back pain and healthy controls. In this study, we examine whether IP muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) is associated with SCS outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS We examined patients for whom we had lumbar MRIs 6.3 years prior to SCS and had baseline and one-year outcome data. Percent change from baseline to one year was calculated for Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ). Correlations between IP muscle CSA, ratio of iliopsoas muscle size to the vertebral body area (P/VBA), and the ratio of iliopsoas muscle size to BMI (P/BMI) were examined. Sex differences were considered. RESULTS A total of 73 subjects were included in this study including 30 females and 43 males. Males had significantly larger IP (males 15.70 ± 0.58, females 9.72 ± 0.43; p < 0.001), P/VBA (males 1.00 ± 0.04, females 0.76 ± 0.03, p < 0.001) and P/BMI ratio (males 0.51 ± 0.02, females 0.32 ± 0.01; p < 0.001) than females. In females, P/VBA predicted NRS worst pain scores (β = 0.82, p = 0.004, r2 = 0.55) and BDI (β = 0.59, p = 0.02, r2 = 0.24). In males, P/BMI was a significant predictor of BDI outcomes scores (β = 0.45, p = 0.03, r2 = 0.16). Males who had more muscle mass measured by iliopsoas size had more depression as measured using BDI (p = 0.03, r = 0.61). Females with less muscle mass measured by P/VBA also experienced more depression (p = 0.02, r = 0.74). CONCLUSIONS Our study showed that psoas measurements correlated with various pain outcomes specifically. P/VBA was most predictive in females and P/BMI in males. Depression correlated with P/BMI, reinforcing the complex relationship between depression and constant chronic pain. Tertile analyses further showed a relationship between iliopsoas CSA and depression in males and females. We provide preliminary data of sex-specific psoas measurements as a risk factor for worse SCS outcomes.
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- Breanna L Sheldon
- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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Shahidi B, Schenk S, Raiszadeh K. Analgesic Medication Use During Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in Individuals With Low Back Pain: A Call to Action. Phys Ther 2021; 101:6103016. [PMID: 33454784 PMCID: PMC8005293 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Bahar Shahidi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC San Diego, 9452 Medical Center Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
- Address all correspondence to Dr Shahidi at:
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
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Park HY, Kim YH, Kim SI, Han SB, Ha KY. Two different types of postoperative sagittal imbalance after long instrumented fusion to the sacrum for degenerative sagittal imbalance. J Neurosurg Spine 2020; 33:613-622. [PMID: 32590350 DOI: 10.3171/2020.4.spine20153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Few studies have addressed that dynamic sagittal imbalance can develop distal to the spinal fusion and cause sagittal malalignment, unlike proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in the proximal portion. The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors between the 2 different types of postoperative sagittal imbalance after long fusion to the sacrum for the treatment of degenerative sagittal imbalance (DSI). METHODS Eighty patients who had undergone surgical correction for DSI were included. Radiographic measurements included spinopelvic parameters on whole-spine plain radiographs and degeneration of paravertebral muscles on MRI. Univariate and multivariate analyses for clinical and radiological factors were conducted for respective risk factors. In subgroup analyses, the 2 different types of postoperative sagittal imbalance were directly compared. RESULTS Forty patients (50%) developed postoperative sagittal imbalance; of these patients, 22 (55.0%) developed static proximal kyphosis from PJK, and 18 patients (45.0%) developed dynamic sagittal imbalance without PJK. The independent risk factors in proximal kyphosis were greater postoperative pelvic tilt (HR 1.11) and less change in sacral slope (SS) (HR 1.09), whereas there were more fusion levels (HR 3.11), less change in SS (HR 1.28), and less change in thoracic kyphosis (HR 1.26) in dynamic sagittal imbalance. Directly compared with the proximal kyphosis group, dynamic sagittal imbalance was more commonly found in patients who had less correction of sagittal parameters as well as fatty atrophy of the paravertebral muscles. Clinical outcomes in the dynamic sagittal imbalance group were superior to those in the proximal kyphosis group. CONCLUSIONS Optimal correction of sagittal alignment should be considered in long instrumented fusion for DSI, because insufficient correction might cause one of 2 different types of postoperative sagittal imbalance at different sites of decompression. Dynamic sagittal imbalance compared with proximal kyphosis was significantly associated with less correction of sagittal alignment, in conjunction with more fusion levels and degeneration of the paravertebral muscles.
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- Hyung-Youl Park
- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul
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- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul; and
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- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul; and
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul
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- 3Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea
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Shahidi B, Fisch KM, Gibbons MC, Ward SR. Increased Fibrogenic Gene Expression in Multifidus Muscles of Patients With Chronic Versus Acute Lumbar Spine Pathology. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2020; 45:E189-E195. [PMID: 31513095 PMCID: PMC6994378 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective observational study-basic science (Level 1). OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare expression of functional groups of genes within the atrophic, myogenic, fibrogenic, adipogenic, and inflammatory pathways between paraspinal muscle biopsies from individuals with acute and chronic lumbar spine pathology. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Low back pain is a complex and multifactorial condition that affects a majority of the general population annually. Changes in muscle tissue composition (i.e., fatty and fibrotic infiltration) are a common feature in individuals with lumbar spine pathology associated with low back pain, which often results in functional loss. Understanding the molecular underpinnings of these degenerative changes in different phases of disease progression may improve disease prevention and treatment specificity. METHODS Intraoperative biopsies of the multifidus muscle were obtained from individuals undergoing surgery for acute (<6-month duration) or chronic (>6-month duration) lumbar spine pathology. Expression of 42 genes related to myogenesis, atrophy, adipogenesis, metabolism, inflammation, and fibrosis were measured in 33 samples (eight acute, 25 chronic) using qPCR, and tissue composition of fat, muscle, and fibrosis was quantified using histology. RESULTS We found that tissue composition of the biopsies was heterogeneous, resulting in a trend toward lower RNA yields in biopsies with higher proportions of fat (r <-0.39, P < 0.1). There were no significant differences in gene expression patterns for atrophy (P > 0.635), adipogenesis (P > 0.317), myogenesis (P > 0.320), or inflammatory (P > 0.413) genes after adjusting for the proportion of muscle, fat, and connective tissue. However, in the fibrogenesis pathway, we found significant upregulation of CTGF (P = 0.046), and trends for upregulation of COL1A1 (P = 0.061), and downregulation of MMP1 and MMP9 (P = 0.061) in the chronic group. CONCLUSION There is increased fibrogenic gene expression in individuals with chronic disease when compared to acute disease, without significant differences in atrophic, myogenic, adipogenic, or inflammatory pathways, suggesting increased efforts should be made to prevent or reverse fibrogenesis to improve patient function in this population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE N/A.
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- Bahar Shahidi
- University of California San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego USA
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- University of California San Diego, Center for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Department of Medicine, San Diego, USA
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- University of California San Diego Department of Bioengineering, San Diego, USA
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- University of California San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego USA
- University of California San Diego Department of Bioengineering, San Diego, USA
- University of California San Diego Department of Radiology, San Diego, USA
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Atci IB, Yilmaz H, Samanci MY, Atci AG, Karagoz Y. The Prevalence of Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Fatty Degeneration in Patients with Modic Type I and I/II End Plate Changes. Asian Spine J 2019; 14:185-191. [PMID: 31679330 PMCID: PMC7113470 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2018.0333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Study Design Retrospective case control. Purpose The authors of this study assessed whether the prevalence of paraspinal fatty degeneration correlates with the presence of Modic type I and I/II change in patients with low back pain (LBP). Overview of Literature Modic changes are bone marrow and end plate changes visible on magnetic resonance imaging. Methods A consecutive series of 141 patients who attended the neurosurgery outpatient clinic between April 2017 and September 2017 for nonspecific LBP were evaluated. Sixty-one patients with single-level Modic type I or I/II change constituted the patient group. Eighty age-, gender-, and body mass index (BMI)-matched patients without any Modic changes were recruited as the control group. A retrospective review was performed in 61 patients with Modic changes and 80 controls without Modic changes. The percentage of fatty muscle degeneration was graded by two reviewers using T2-weighted axial images at the L4–L5 level. The system was graded as follows: grade 0, normal; grade I, minimal focal or linear fat deposition; grade II, up to 25%; grade III, 25%–50%; and grade IV, more than 50%. Results Sixty-one patients with nonspecific LBP and Modic type I or I/II change and 80 patients without Modic changes were evaluated. There was no difference between these groups in terms of age, gender, and BMI distribution. The mean muscle cross-sectional area in the patient and control groups were 1,507.37±410.63 and 1,681.64±379.69. Regarding fatty degeneration, a chi-square test of homogeneity was run, and the two multinomial probability distributions were not equal within the population analyzed. Conclusions The novel finding of this investigation is that patients with Modic type I and I/II changes have greater amounts of fatty degeneration in their lumbar paraspinal musculature.
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- Ibrahim Burak Atci
- Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Usak University Education and Research Hospital, Usak, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul Health Research and Application Center, Baskent University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Bezmialem University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Istanbul Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Pourahmadi M, Asadi M, Dommerholt J, Yeganeh A. Changes in the macroscopic morphology of hip muscles in low back pain. J Anat 2019; 236:3-20. [PMID: 31475359 DOI: 10.1111/joa.13086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Low back pain is a major health issue affecting the lumbopelvic muscles. Morphological changes in hip muscles, such as alterations in the muscle cross-sectional area and muscle volume, may occur in patients with low back pain. This systematic review was conducted to investigate whether patients with low back pain have macroscopic changes in their hip muscle morphology compared with asymptomatic, healthy individuals, based on current evidence. The electronic databases of PubMed/Medline, Ovid, Scopus, Embase® , and Google Scholar were searched from the inception to August 31, 2018. We only included full texts of original studies regarding macroscopic morphological alterations, including atrophy and fat infiltration, in hip muscles of patients with low back pain compared with asymptomatic controls. The quality of the included studies was determined using an assessment tool based on the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. The scale was modified for the purposes of this study. Sixteen comparative observational studies were found eligible to be included in this review. Eleven were classified as high quality and four as moderate quality. The morphological changes in the psoas major, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and piriformis muscles were assessed in the primary studies. All selected studies were considered B level of evidence studies. The strength of conclusions for the psoas major, gluteal, and piriformis muscles was moderate. The results revealed that there is substantial controversy about the morphological changes in hip muscles in patients with low back pain; however, the majority of high-quality studies concluded that atrophy of hip muscles is evident in patients with low back pain. The psoas major muscle was the most commonly investigated hip muscle for morphological changes. Major methodological limitations of the included studies were identified and discussed. The present systematic review does not include a formal meta-analysis because of very significant differences in the primary studies in terms of study populations and methodologies. Finally, in clinical practice, it is recommended that physical therapists develop exercise programs to improve hip muscle function in patients with low back pain.
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- Mohammadreza Pourahmadi
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Trauma and Injury Research Center, Rasoul Akram General Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Honkanen T, Mäntysaari M, Leino T, Avela J, Kerttula L, Haapamäki V, Kyröläinen H. Cross-sectional area of the paraspinal muscles and its association with muscle strength among fighter pilots: a 5-year follow-up. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:170. [PMID: 30991977 PMCID: PMC6469149 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2551-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background A small cross sectional area (CSA) of the paraspinal muscles may be related to low back pain among military aviators but previous studies have mainly concentrated on spinal disc degeneration. Therefore, the primary aim of the study was to investigate the changes in muscle CSA and composition of the psoas and paraspinal muscles during a 5-year follow up among Finnish Air Force (FINAF) fighter pilots. Methods Study population consisted of 26 volunteered FINAF male fighter pilots (age: 20.6 (±0.6) at the baseline). The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations were collected at baseline and after 5 years of follow-up. CSA and composition of the paraspinal and psoas muscles were obtained at the levels of 3–4 and 4–5 lumbar spine. Maximal isometric strength tests were only performed on one occasion at baseline. Results The follow-up comparisons indicated that the mean CSA of the paraspinal muscles increased (p < 0.01) by 8% at L3–4 level and 7% at L4–5 level during the 5-year period. There was no change in muscle composition during the follow-up period. The paraspinal and psoas muscles’ CSA was positively related to overall maximal isometric strength at the baseline. However, there was no association between LBP and muscle composition or CSA. Conclusions The paraspinal muscles’ CSA increased among FINAF fighter pilots during the first 5 years of service. This might be explained by physically demanding work and regular physical activity. However, no associations between muscle composition or CSA and low back pain (LBP) experienced were observed after the five-year follow-up.
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- Tuomas Honkanen
- Centre for Military Medicine, P.O.Box 50, FI-00301, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Centre for Military Medicine, P.O.Box 50, FI-00301, Helsinki, Finland
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- Air Force Command Finland, Tikkakoski, Finland.,Department of Leadership and Military Pedagogy, National Defense University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Neuromuscular Research Center, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Neuromuscular Research Center, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland.,Department of Leadership and Military Pedagogy, National Defense University, Helsinki, Finland
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Rutkowska-Kucharska A, Szpala A. The use of electromyography and magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate a core strengthening exercise programme. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2018; 31:355-362. [PMID: 29060921 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-169780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The question that was asked in the study was whether a training routine based on curl-up exercises with a load provided by body mass of the person increases local muscle strength or local muscle endurance. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 4 weeks training based on a small load and low movement velocity on electrical activity (EMG), cross-sectional area (CSA) of core stabilisers. METHODS The EMG activity was measured in the rectus abdominis (RA), obliquus abdominis externus and erector spinae (ES) muscles. CSA of the muscles: RA, anterolateral abdominal, psoas major, quadratus lumborum, ES, and multifidus at the level of L3-L4 were measured too. RESULTS The training increased the CSA and thickness in most of the muscles studied. Statistically significant correlation was found only for the ES circumference (left side) and EMG activity for the right side (r= 0.627, p= 0.022) and left side (r= 0.624, p= 0.023). CONCLUSIONS The training programme resulted in a increase in the number of curl-up repetitions revealing an endurance increase in abdominal muscles. Furthermore, there was a increase in the EMG activity of the RA. An increase of the CSA of all tested muscles showed an increase of muscle active force.
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Bang WS, Lee DH, Kim KT, Cho DC, Sung JK, Han IB, Kim DH, Kwon BK, Kim CH, Park KS, Park MK, Seo SY, Seo YJ. Relationships between vitamin D and paraspinal muscle: human data and experimental rat model analysis. Spine J 2018; 18:1053-1061. [PMID: 29355791 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) has been closely linked with skeletal muscle atrophy in many studies, but to date no study has focused on the paraspinal muscle. PURPOSE To verify paraspinal muscle changes according to serum vitamin D level. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional study of patients who visited our hospital and an in vivo animal study. METHODS We measured serum vitamin D concentration in 91 elderly women and stratified them according to their vitamin D status in three groups, control, vitamin D insufficiency, and VDD, and obtained magnetic resonance imaging data of the lumbar spine and evaluated the quality and quantity of the paraspinal muscles. Additionally, we designed experimental rat models for VDD and VDD replacement. Then, we analyzed the microcomputed tomography data and histologic data of paraspinal muscles, and the histologic data and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction data of intramyonuclear vitamin D receptor (VDR) in paraspinal muscle through comparison with control rats (n=25, each group). This work was supported by a Biomedical Research Institute grant ($40,000), Kyungpook National University Hospital (2014). RESULTS In the human studies, a significant decrease was noted in the overall paraspinal muscularity (p<.05) and increase in fatty infiltration in the VDD group as compared with the other groups (p<.05). In the rat experiment, a decrease was noted in paraspinal muscle fiber size and VDR concentration and VDR gene expression level, and total muscle volume of the VDD rats as compared with the control rats (p<.05). Vitamin D replacement after VDD could partially restore the muscle volume, muscle fiber size, and intramyonuclear VDR concentration levels (p<.05) of the paraspinal muscles. CONCLUSIONS VDD induces paraspinal muscle atrophy and decreases the intramyonuclear VDR concentration and VDR gene expression level in these muscles. Vitamin D replacement contributes to the recovery from atrophy and restoration of intramyonuclear VDR concentration in VDD status.
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- Woo-Seok Bang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, 16, Yatap-ro 65beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongsan Medical Center, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, 56, Dalseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41931, Republic of Korea
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- International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada; Vancouver Spine Surgery Institute, Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital 101, Daehak-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 110-744, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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Assessment of Paraspinal Muscle Atrophy Percentage after Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Unilateral Instrumentation Using a Novel Contralateral Intact Muscle-Controlled Model. Asian Spine J 2018; 12:256-262. [PMID: 29713406 PMCID: PMC5913016 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2018.12.2.256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Study Design Retrospective comparative clinical study. Purpose This study aimed to assess paraspinal muscle atrophy in patients who underwent minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) and unilateral pedicle screw fixation using a novel contralateral intact muscle-controlled model. Overview of Literature The increased incidence of paravertebral lumbar muscle injuries after open techniques has raised the importance of implementing minimally invasive spine surgical techniques using tubular retractors and minimally invasive screw placement. The functional cross-sectional area (FCSA) represents the lean muscle mass; furthermore, FCSA is a useful marker of the contractile ability of a muscle following a spine surgery. However, the benefits of unilateral fixation and MI-TLIF on paraspinal muscles have not been defined. Methods We performed a retrospective imagenological review on eleven patients who underwent unilateral MI-TLIF and unilateral transpedicular screw lumbar placement. FCSAs of the multifidus and erector spinae were measured 1 year after surgery at adjacent levels and were compared to the contralateral intact muscles. Measurement differences between the surgical and nonsurgical sites were compared. The interobserver reliability was calculated using an intraclass correlation coefficient. Results The mean FCSA at the surgical site was 20.97±5.07 cm2 at the superior level and 8.89±2.87 cm2 at the inferior level. The mean FCSA at the contralateral nonsurgical site was 20.15±5.95 cm2 at the superior level and 9.20±2.66 cm2 at the inferior level was. The superior and inferior FCSA measurements showed no significant difference between the surgical and nonsurgical sites (p=0.5, p=0.922, respectively). Conclusions Using a mini-open tubular approach through the sulcus between the longissimus and iliocostalis, MI-TLIF and unilateral pedicle screw instrumentation produced minimal paraspinal muscle damage at the superior and inferior adjacent levels.
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Shahidi B, Hubbard JC, Gibbons MC, Ruoss S, Zlomislic V, Allen RT, Garfin SR, Ward SR. Lumbar multifidus muscle degenerates in individuals with chronic degenerative lumbar spine pathology. J Orthop Res 2017; 35:2700-2706. [PMID: 28480978 PMCID: PMC5677570 DOI: 10.1002/jor.23597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Histological and cell-level changes in the lumbar musculature in individuals with chronic lumbar spine degenerative conditions are not well characterized. Although prior literature supports evidence of changes in fiber type and size, little information exists describing the tissue quality and biology of pathological features of muscle in this population. The purpose of this study was to quantify multifidus tissue composition and structure, inflammation, vascularity, and degeneration in individuals with chronic degenerative lumbar spine pathology. Human multifidus biopsies were acquired from 22 consecutive patients undergoing surgery for chronic degenerative lumbar spine pathology. Relative fractions of muscle, adipose, and extracellular matrix were quantified along with muscle fiber type and cross-sectional area (CSA) and markers of inflammation, vascularity, satellite cell density, and muscle degeneration. On average, multifidus biopsies contained 48.5% muscle, 11.7% adipose tissue, and 26.1% collagen tissue. Elevated inflammatory cell counts (48.5 ± 30.0 macrophages/mm2 ) and decreased vascularity (275.6 ± 69.4 vessels/mm2 ) were also observed compared to normative values. Satellite cell densities were on average 13 ± 9 cells per every 100 muscle fibers. Large fiber CSA (3,996.0 ± 1,909.2 µm2 ) and a predominance of type I fibers (61.8 ± 18.0%) were observed in addition to evidence of pathological degeneration-regeneration cycling (18.8 ± 9.4% centrally nucleated fibers, and 55.2 ± 24.2% of muscle regions containing degeneration). High levels of muscle degeneration, inflammation, and decreased vascularity were commonly seen in human multifidus biopsies of individuals with lumbar spine pathology in comparison to normative data. Evidence of active muscle degeneration suggests that changes in muscle tissue are more complex than simple atrophy. © 2017 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 35:2700-2706, 2017.
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- Bahar Shahidi
- University of California San Diego Department of Radiology, San Diego USA,University of California San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, USA
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- University of California San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, USA
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- University of California San Diego Department of Bioengineering, San Diego USA
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- University of Zurich Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of California San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, USA
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- University of California San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, USA
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- University of California San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, USA
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- University of California San Diego Department of Radiology, San Diego USA,University of California San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, USA,University of California San Diego Department of Bioengineering, San Diego USA
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Ranger TA, Cicuttini FM, Jensen TS, Peiris WL, Hussain SM, Fairley J, Urquhart DM. Are the size and composition of the paraspinal muscles associated with low back pain? A systematic review. Spine J 2017; 17:1729-1748. [PMID: 28756299 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2017.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2017] [Revised: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Although previous studies have investigated the association between paraspinal muscle morphology and low back pain (LBP), the results are conflicting. PURPOSE This systematic review examined the relationship between size and composition of the paraspinal muscles and LBP. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING A systematic review was carried out. PATIENT SAMPLE No patient sample was required. OUTCOME MEASURES This review had no outcome measures. METHODS A systematic search of electronic databases was conducted to identify studies investigating the association between the cross-sectional area or fatty infiltration of the paraspinal muscles (erector spinae, multifidus, psoas, and quadratus lumborum) and LBP. Descriptive data regarding study design and methodology were tabulated and a risk of bias assessment was performed. RESULTS Of the 119 studies identified, 25 met the inclusion criteria. Eight studies were reported as having low to moderate risk of bias. There was evidence for a negative association between cross-sectional area (CSA) of multifidus and LBP, but conflicting evidence for a relationship between erector spinae, psoas, and quadratus lumborum CSA and LBP. Moreover, there was evidence to indicate multifidus CSA was predictive of LBP for up to 12 months in men, but insufficient evidence to indicate a relationship for longer time periods. Although there was conflicting evidence for a relationship between multifidus fat infiltration and LBP, there was no or limited evidence for an association for the other paraspinal musculature. CONCLUSIONS This review found evidence that multifidus CSA was negatively associated with and predictive of LBP up to 12 months but conflicting evidence for an association between erector spinae, psoas, and quadratus lumborum CSA and LBP. To further understand the role of the paraspinal musculature in LBP, there is a need for high-quality cohort studies which extend over both the short and longer term.
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- Tom A Ranger
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Research Department, Spine Centre of Southern Denmark, Hospital Lillebaelt, Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Oestre Hougvej 55, 5500 Middelfart, Denmark; Nordic Institute of Chiropractic and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, 99 Commercial Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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Park HW, Baek S, Kim HY, Park JG, Kang EK. Reliability and Validity of a New Method for Isometric Back Extensor Strength Evaluation Using A Hand-Held Dynamometer. Ann Rehabil Med 2017; 41:793-800. [PMID: 29201818 PMCID: PMC5698666 DOI: 10.5535/arm.2017.41.5.793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the reliability and validity of a new method for isometric back extensor strength measurement using a portable dynamometer. Methods A chair equipped with a small portable dynamometer was designed (Power Track II Commander Muscle Tester). A total of 15 men (mean age, 34.8±7.5 years) and 15 women (mean age, 33.1±5.5 years) with no current back problems or previous history of back surgery were recruited. Subjects were asked to push the back of the chair while seated, and their isometric back extensor strength was measured by the portable dynamometer. Test-retest reliability was assessed with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). For the validity assessment, isometric back extensor strength of all subjects was measured by a widely used physical performance evaluation instrument, BTE PrimusRS system. The limit of agreement (LoA) from the Bland-Altman plot was evaluated between two methods. Results The test-retest reliability was excellent (ICC=0.82; 95% confidence interval, 0.65–0.91). The Bland-Altman plots demonstrated acceptable agreement between the two methods: the lower 95% LoA was −63.1 N and the upper 95% LoA was 61.1 N. Conclusion This study shows that isometric back extensor strength measurement using a portable dynamometer has good reliability and validity.
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- Hee-Won Park
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea.,Center for Farmers' Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.,Gangwon-Do Rehabilitation Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea.,Center for Farmers' Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Farmers' Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea.,Center for Farmers' Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart analysis of 199 individuals aged 18 to 80 years scheduled for lumbar spine surgery. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to quantify changes in muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) and fat signal fraction (FSF) with age in men and women with lumbar spine pathology and compare them to published normative data. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Pathological changes in lumbar paraspinal muscle are often confounded by age-related decline in muscle size (CSA) and quality (fatty infiltration). Individuals with pathology have been shown to have decreased CSA and fatty infiltration of both the multifidus and erector spinae muscles, but the magnitude of these changes in the context of normal aging is unknown. METHODS Individuals aged 18 to 80 years who were scheduled for lumbar surgery for diagnoses associated with lumbar spine pain or pathology were included. Muscle CSA and FSF of the multifidus and erector spinae were measured from preoperative T2-weighted magnetic resonance images at the L4 level. Univariate and multiple linear regression analyses were performed for each outcome using age and sex as predictor variables. Statistical comparisons of univariate regression parameters (slope and intercept) to published normative data were also performed. RESULTS There was no change in CSA with age in either sex (P > 0.05), but women had lower CSAs than men in both muscles (P < 0.0001). There was an increase in FSF with age in erector spinae and multifidus muscles in both sexes (P < 0.0001). Multifidus FSF values were higher in women with lumbar spine pathology than published values for healthy controls (P = 0.03), and slopes tended to be steeper with pathology for both muscles in women (P < 0.08) but not in men (P > 0.31). CONCLUSION Lumbar muscle fat content, but not CSA, changes with age in individuals with pathology. In women, this increase is more profound than age-related increases in healthy individuals. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Storheim K, Berg L, Hellum C, Gjertsen Ø, Neckelmann G, Espeland A, Keller A. Fat in the lumbar multifidus muscles - predictive value and change following disc prosthesis surgery and multidisciplinary rehabilitation in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative disc: 2-year follow-up of a randomized trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017; 18:145. [PMID: 28376754 PMCID: PMC5381060 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1505-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background Evidence is lacking on whether fat infiltration in the multifidus muscles affects outcomes after total disc replacement (TDR) surgery and if it develops after surgery. The aims of this study were 1) to investigate whether pre-treatment multifidus muscle fat infiltration predicts outcome 2 years after treatment with TDR surgery or multidisciplinary rehabilitation, and 2) to compare changes in multifidus muscle fat infiltration from pre-treatment to 2-year follow-up between the two treatment groups. Methods The study is secondary analysis of data from a trial with 2-year follow-up of patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) and degenerative disc randomized to TDR surgery or multidisciplinary rehabilitation. We analyzed (aim 1) patients with both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at pre-treatment and valid data on outcome measures at 2-year follow-up (predictor analysis), and (aim 2) patients with MRI at both pre-treatment and 2-year follow-up. Outcome measures were visual analogue scale (VAS) for LBP, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), work status and muscle fat infiltration on MRI. Patients with pre-treatment MRI and 2-year outcome data on VAS for LBP (n = 144), ODI (n = 147), and work status (n = 137) were analyzed for prediction purposes. At 2-year follow-up, 126 patients had another MRI scan, and change in muscle fat infiltration was compared between the two treatment groups. Three radiologists visually quantified multifidus muscle fat in the three lower lumbar levels on MRI as <20% (grade 0), 20–50% (grade 1), or >50% (grade 2) of the muscle cross-section containing fat. Regression analysis and a mid-P exact test were carried out. Results Grade 0 pre-treatment multifidus muscle fat predicted better clinical results at 2-year follow-up after TDR surgery (all outcomes) but not after rehabilitation. At 2-year follow-up, increased fat infiltration was more common in the surgery group (intention-to-treat p = 0.03, per protocol p = 0.08) where it was related to worse pain and ODI. Conclusions Patients with less fat infiltration of multifidus muscles before TDR surgery had better outcomes at 2-year follow-up, but findings also indicated a negative influence of TDR surgery on back muscle morphology in some patients. The rehabilitation group maintained their muscular morphology and were unaffected by pre-treatment multifidus muscle fat. Trial registration NCT 00394732 (retrospectively registered October 31, 2006).
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- Kjersti Storheim
- Research and Communication unit for musculoskeletal disorders (FORMI), Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Postbox 4956, Nydalen, 0424, Oslo, Norway. .,Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Postbox 1078, Blindern, 0316, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Radiology, Haukeland University Hospital, Postbox 1400, 5021, Bergen, Norway.,Section for Radiology, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Postbox 7804, N-5020, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Radiology, Nordland Hospital, Postbox 1480, 8092, Bodø, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, Postbox 6050, Langnes, 9037, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Postbox 4956, Nydalen, 0424, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclearmedicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Postbox 4950, Nydalen, 0424, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Haukeland University Hospital, Postbox 1400, 5021, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Haukeland University Hospital, Postbox 1400, 5021, Bergen, Norway.,Section for Radiology, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Postbox 7804, N-5020, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Postbox 4956, Nydalen, 0424, Oslo, Norway.,Center for Rheumatology and Spine Diseases, National Hospital, 2600, Glostrup, Denmark
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The Association between Imaging Parameters of the Paraspinal Muscles, Spinal Degeneration, and Low Back Pain. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:2562957. [PMID: 28409152 PMCID: PMC5376928 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2562957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This narrative review investigated imaging parameters of the paraspinal muscles and their association with spinal degenerative features and low back pain (LBP) found in the literature. Three principal signs of muscle degeneration were detected on imaging: decreased muscle size, decreased radiographic density, and increased fat deposits. Men have a higher density of paraspinal muscles than women, younger individuals have a higher density than older ones, and lean individuals have a higher density than those with an increased body mass index. Fatty infiltration appears to be a late stage of muscular degeneration and can be measured noninvasively by an MRI scan. Fatty infiltration in the lumbar multifidus is common in adults and is strongly associated with LBP, especially in women, independent of body composition. Fatty infiltration develops in areas where most degenerative changes are found. MR spectroscopy studies have corroborated that the lumbar multifidus in LBP subjects has a significantly higher fat content than asymptomatic controls. There is a strong need for establishing uniform methods of evaluating normal parameters and degenerative changes of the paraspinal muscles. Additional imaging studies are needed to improve the understanding of the association and causal relationships between LBP, spinal degeneration, and changes in the paraspinal muscles.
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Abbas J, Slon V, May H, Peled N, Hershkovitz I, Hamoud K. Paraspinal muscles density: a marker for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis? BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:422. [PMID: 27724897 PMCID: PMC5057209 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1282-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2016] [Accepted: 10/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The condition of paraspinal muscles is known to be associated with some variables such as age, gender, and low back pain. It is generally agreed that these muscles play an important role in the stability and functional movements of the lumbar vertebral column. Although spinal instability has been shown to play an essential role in degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS), the role of paraspinal muscles remains elusive. The main purpose of this study was to shed light on the relationship between the condition of paraspinal muscles and symptomatic DLSS. Methods Two sample populations were studied. The first included 165 individuals with DLSS (age range: 40–88, sex ratio: 80 M/85 F) and the second 180 individuals without spinal stenosis related symptoms and low back pain (age range: 40–99, sex ratio: 90 M/90 F). Measurements were taken at the middle part of L3 vertebral body, using CT axial images (Philips Brilliance 64). Muscles density was measured in Hounsfield units (HU) using a 50 mm2 circle of the muscle mass at three different locations and the mean density was then calculated. The cross-sectional area (CSA) was also measured using the quantitative CT angiography method. Analysis of Covariance (adjusted for body mass index and age) was performed in order to determine the relationship between the condition of paraspinal muscles and symptomatic DLSS. Results Individuals in the stenosis group had higher muscle density as compared to the control group. The CSA values for the erector spinae (both sexes) and psoas (males) muscles were significantly greater in the stenosis group as compared to their counterparts in the control group. Additionally, density of multifidus (both sexes) and erector spinae (males) muscles was significantly associated with symptomatic DLSS. Conclusions Our results show that individuals with symptomatic DLSS manifest greater paraspinal muscles density and CSA (erector spinae), compared to the control group. Density of multifidus increases the likelihood of symptomatic DLSS.
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- Janan Abbas
- Department of Anatomy and Anthropology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. .,Department of Physical Therapy, Zefat Academic College, Zefat, Israel.
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- Department of Anatomy and Anthropology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Anatomy and Anthropology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Radiology, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Anatomy and Anthropology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Zefat Academic College, Zefat, Israel.,Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Bar-Ilan University, Zefat, Israel.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Baruch Padeh Poriya Medical Center, Tiberias, Israel
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Shahtahmassebi B, Hebert JJ, Stomski NJ, Hecimovich M, Fairchild TJ. The effect of exercise training on lower trunk muscle morphology. Sports Med 2015; 44:1439-58. [PMID: 25015476 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-014-0213-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Skeletal muscle plays an important role in maintaining the stability of the lumbar region. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding the effects of exercise on trunk muscle morphology. OBJECTIVE To systematically review the literature on the effects of exercise training on lower trunk muscle morphology to determine the comparative effectiveness of different exercise interventions. DATA SOURCE AND STUDY SELECTION A systematic search strategy was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, SportDiscus, CINAHL, the Cochrane Library and PEDro. We included full, peer-reviewed, prospective longitudinal studies, including randomized controlled trials and single-group designs, such as pre- to post-intervention and crossover studies, reporting on the effect of exercise training on trunk muscle morphology. STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS Study quality was assessed with the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. We classified each exercise intervention into four categories, based on the primary exercise approach: motor control, machine-based resistance, non-machine-based resistance or cardiovascular. Treatment effects were estimated using within-group standardized mean differences (SMDs). RESULTS The systematic search identified 1,911 studies; of which 29 met our selection criteria: motor control (n = 12), machine-based resistance (n = 10), non-machine-based resistance (n = 5) and cardiovascular (n = 2). Fourteen studies (48 %) reported an increase in trunk muscle size following exercise training. Among positive trials, the largest effects were reported by studies testing combined motor control and non-machine-based resistance exercise (SMD [95 % CI] = 0.66 [0.06 to 1.27] to 3.39 [2.80 to 3.98]) and machine-based resistance exercise programmes (SMD [95 % CI] = 0.52 [0.01 to 1.03] to 1.79 [0.87 to 2.72]). Most studies investigating the effects of non-machine-based resistance exercise reported no change in trunk muscle morphology, with one study reporting a medium effect on trunk muscle size (SMD [95 % CI] = 0.60 [0.03 to 1.16]). Cardiovascular exercise interventions demonstrated no effect on trunk muscle morphology (SMD [95 % CI] = -0.16 [-1.14 to 0.81] to 0.09 [-0.83 to 1.01]). LIMITATIONS We excluded studies published in languages other than English, and therefore it is possible that the results of relevant studies are not represented in this review. There was large clinical heterogeneity between the included studies, which prevented data synthesis. Among the studies included in this review, common sources of potential bias were random sequence generation, allocation concealment and blinding. Finally, the details of the exercise parameters were poorly reported in most studies. CONCLUSION Approximately half of the included studies reported an increase in lower trunk muscle size following participation in an exercise programme. Among positive trials, studies involving motor control exercises combined with non-machine-based resistance exercise, as well as machine-based resistance exercises, demonstrated medium to large effects on trunk muscle size. Most studies examining the effect of non-machine-based resistance exercise and all studies investigating cardiovascular exercise reported no effect on trunk muscle morphology. However, these results should be interpreted with caution because of the substantial risk of bias and suboptimal reporting of exercise details in the included studies. Additional research, using methods ensuring a low risk of bias, are required to further elucidate the effects of exercise on trunk muscle morphology.
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- Behnaz Shahtahmassebi
- School of Psychology and Exercise Science, Murdoch University, SS2.015, 90 South Street, Murdoch, Perth, WA, 6150, Australia
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Cross-sectional area of human trunk paraspinal muscles before and after posterior lumbar surgery using magnetic resonance imaging. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2015; 25:774-82. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-4014-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2014] [Revised: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 05/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Huijnen IPJ, Verbunt JA, Wittink HM, Smeets RJEM. Physical performance measurement in chronic low back pain: measuring physical capacity or pain-related behaviour? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2013. [DOI: 10.3109/21679169.2013.830643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Hubley-Kozey CL, McCulloch TA, McFarland DH. Chronic Low Back Pain: A Critical Review of Specific Therapeutic Exercise Protocols on Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular Parameters. J Man Manip Ther 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/106698103790826419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Myosteatosis and myofibrosis: relationship with aging, inflammation and insulin resistance. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2013; 57:411-6. [PMID: 23809667 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2013.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2013] [Revised: 05/30/2013] [Accepted: 06/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The mechanisms impairing muscle quality and leading to myofibrosis (MF) and myosteatosis (MS) are incompletely known. In biopsies of paraspinous muscle (PM) of 16 elderly men undergoing elective vertebral surgery, we histologically determined the area of MF and MS expressed as muscle quality index (MQI), in order to investigate the relation between them, as well as the main predictors of muscle quality. Total PM area and intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) were evaluated by MRI and body composition by DXA. Circulating fasting glucose, insulin, hs-CRP, leptin, adiponectin and IL-6 were measured and HOMA index calculated. Quantification of gene expression in PM and in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) overlying the muscle was performed by rt-PCR. The degree of MS and MF was significantly and positively related to each other and positively associated with BMI, waist, FM and FM% as well as with IMAT. The area of PM was negatively related with MF even after adjustment for weight. Leptin was positively associated with MF and MS, whereas hs-CRP to MF. In backward regression analyses, larger waist and smaller PM area explained 90% of MF variance, whereas leptin about 80% of MS variance. IL-6 expression in SAT was significantly higher in participants with higher MQI values. In PM biopsies we found significantly higher expression of SOCS-3 and a trend toward higher expression of myostatin with greater degrees of MQI. MS and MF are related phenomena that concur to alter muscle quality and both should be considered in further studies on the evolution of sarcopenia.
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Tarnanen S, Neva MH, Kautiainen H, Ylinen J, Pekkanen L, Kaistila T, Vuorenmaa M, Häkkinen A. The early changes in trunk muscle strength and disability following lumbar spine fusion. Disabil Rehabil 2012; 35:134-9. [PMID: 22671313 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2012.690496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze trunk muscle function pre- and postoperatively in patients undergoing lumbar spine fusion. Associations between changes in trunk muscle strength and disability were also studied. METHOD A total of 114 patients undergoing lumbar spine fusion participated in the study. The flexion and extension strength of the trunk was measured preoperatively and 3 months after surgery using a strain-gauge dynamometer. Disability and pain during the past week was evaluated with the Oswestry disability index (ODI) and visual analog scale (VAS), respectively. RESULTS Preoperative trunk extension and flexion strength levels were 319 N and 436 N in males, respectively, and 160 N and 214 N in females, respectively. In females 3 months postoperatively, the trunk extension strength increased by 39 N (p < 0.001) and flexion by 38N (p < 0.001), whereas it remained unchanged in males. The preoperative extension/flexion strength ratio was 0.79 in females and 0.76 in males. Three months postoperatively, the strength ratio decreased to 0.66 in males (p = 0.02). The mean ODI improved by 47% and back pain decreased by 65% (both p < 0.001). The changes in the ODI correlated with changes in trunk extension (r = -0.38) and flexion (r = -0.43) strength. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing lumbar spine fusion had low trunk muscle strength and strength imbalance. Back fusion surgery leads to considerable relief of pain and disability, but patients still have low trunk extension and flexion strength levels 3 months postoperatively. Therefore, there is need for a proper progressive strength training protocols to normalize back function.
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- Sami Tarnanen
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland.
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Inoue H, Montgomery S, Aghdasi B, Tan Y, Tian H, Jian X, Terrell R, Singh V, Wang JC. Analysis of Relationship between Paraspinal Muscle Fatty Degeneration and Cervical Spine Motion Using Kinetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Global Spine J 2012; 2:33-8. [PMID: 24353944 PMCID: PMC3864418 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1307253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2012] [Accepted: 01/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The alignment and mobility of the cervical spine is influenced by factors related to the vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, ligaments, facet joints, and muscles. Few reports have described the role played by the paraspinal muscles in cervical spine mobility. In this study, we investigate the relationship between fatty degeneration of the paraspinal muscles and cervical motion as assessed with kinetic magnetic resonance imaging (kMRI). One hundred eighty-eight symptomatic patients underwent cervical kMRI in neutral, flexion, and extension positions. We quantified cervical paraspinal muscle fatty infiltration and measured angular variation and translational motion at each cervical level, and the global Cobb angle. Cervical paraspinal muscle fatty degeneration demonstrated a pattern in which C3 and C7 had significantly more fatty infiltration than C4, C5, and C6. Additionally, when the normal group was compared with the fatty degeneration group with respect to angular variation, translational motion, and Cobb angle, no significant differences were found except in angular variation at the C3-C4 level. In conclusion, we found a significantly larger quantity of fatty degeneration in the paraspinal muscles at C3 and C7 than the middle cervical levels. Also, we demonstrate that fatty degeneration does not significantly affect cervical lordotic alignment or mobility characteristics.
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- Hirokazu Inoue
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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Substantial asymmetry in paraspinal muscle cross-sectional area in healthy adults questions its value as a marker of low back pain and pathology. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2011; 36:2152-7. [PMID: 21343855 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e318204b05a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional population-based study of paraspinal muscle asymmetry. OBJECTIVE To examine level- and side-to-side differences in paraspinal muscle areas on magnetic resonance images in a population-based sample of middle aged men without low back pain (LBP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Level- and side-specific multifidus muscle atrophy and fat infiltration have been suggested as possible markers for localized spinal pathology and LBP, but prior studies have limited generalizability due to small sample sizes, young age of samples and measurement issues. METHODS From a general population sample of 600 twin men, those reporting no LBP during the prior year, no previous spinal fractures, and no bed rest for at least 1 week in the last 12 months were included in the study. All subjects had T2-weighted axial images available for the three lowest lumbar levels. Both total and fat-free cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of the multifidus and erector spinae muscles at the mid-disc level were measured. Intrarater reliability ranged between 0.90 and 0.98 for area measurements and 0.86 and 0.92 for measurements of side-to-side differences. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t tests. RESULTS Subjects consisted of 126 men whose mean multifidus total CSA measurements varied between 7.3 and 11.1 cm and between 6.9 and 10.8 cm for right and left sides, respectively, depending on the level. The corresponding mean areas for erector spinae were 9.4 to 19.6 cm2 for right side and 10.4 to 19.7 cm2 for left side. The multifidus was larger on the right side than on the left side in 65% to 68% of subjects, depending on spinal level (P < 0.001). The mean asymmetry at the three lowest lumbar levels was 10% to 13.2% and was smallest at L4-L5. Multifidus side-to-side asymmetry ranged from 0.1% to 44.3%. For erector spinae, the left-side measurements tended to be larger, reaching statistical significance (P < 0.0001) for the two lowest levels. The mean side-to-side asymmetry increased caudally for erector spinae, from 8.2% to 18.8% and was significantly different between adjacent levels (P < 0.01). The amount of intramuscular fat significantly increased caudally for both muscles. CONCLUSION Paraspinal muscle asymmetry greater than 10% was commonly found in men without a history of LBP. This suggests caution in using level- and side-specific paraspinal muscle asymmetry to identify subjects with LBP and spinal pathology.
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An assessment of the intra- and inter-reliability of the lumbar paraspinal muscle parameters using CT scan and magnetic resonance imaging. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2011; 36:E868-74. [PMID: 21224757 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181ef6b51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A reliability study was conducted. OBJECTIVE To estimate the intra- and intermeasurement errors in the measurements of functional cross-sectional area (FCSA), density, and T2 signal intensity of paraspinal muscles using computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA CT scan and MRI had been used widely to measure the cross-sectional area and degeneration of the back muscles in spine and muscle research. But there is still no systemic study to analyze the reliability of these measurements. METHODS This study measured the FCSA and fatty infiltration (density on CT scan and T2 signal intensity on MRI) of the paraspinal muscles at L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 in 29 patients with chronic low back pain. Two experienced musculoskeletal radiologists and one superior spine surgeon traced the region of interest twice within 3 weeks for measurement of the intra- and interobserver reliability. RESULTS The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) of the intra-reliability ranged from fair to excellent for FCSA, and good to excellent for fatty infiltration. The ICCs of the inter-reliability ranged from fair to excellent for FCSA, and good to excellent for fatty infiltration. There were no significant differences between CT scan and MRI in reliability results, except in the relative standard error of fatty infiltration measurement. The ICCs of the FCSA measurement between CT scan and MRI ranged from poor to good. CONCLUSION The reliabilities of the CT scan and MRI for measuring the FCSA and fatty infiltration of the atrophied lumbar paraspinal muscles were acceptable. It was reliable for using uniform one image method for a single paraspinal muscle evaluation study. And the authors preferred to advise the MRI other than CT scan for paraspinal muscles measurements of FCSA and fatty infiltration.
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Kennedy DJ, Noh MY. The Role of Core Stabilization in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2011; 22:91-103. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2010.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Rossi A, Zoico E, Goodpaster BH, Sepe A, Di Francesco V, Fantin F, Pizzini F, Corzato F, Vitali A, Micciolo R, Harris TB, Cinti S, Zamboni M. Quantification of intermuscular adipose tissue in the erector spinae muscle by MRI: agreement with histological evaluation. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2010; 18:2379-84. [PMID: 20300085 PMCID: PMC5278643 DOI: 10.1038/oby.2010.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Deposition of fat between skeletal muscle bundles and beneath the muscle fascia, recently called intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT), is gaining attention as potential contributor to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, muscle function impairment, and disability. The aim of this study was to compare IMAT as measured at the erector spinae level by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a well-recognized gold standard method to evaluate fat content inside muscles, and histology estimates. In 18 healthy elderly men and women with a wide range of BMI (25.05-35.58 kg/m(2)), undergoing elective vertebral surgery, IMAT within the erector spinae muscle was evaluated by MRI, by body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and histological evaluation of intraoperative biopsy sample. The concordance between IMAT/total area (TA) ratio evaluated by MRI and histological examination was analyzed employing Lin's concordance correlation coefficient and the procedure proposed by Bland and Altman. Two thresholds to distinguish between muscle and IMAT calculated, respectively, by 20 and 10% reduction of the gray-level intensity evaluated by MRI from surrounding subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) were used. With a 20% reduction, calculated IMAT/TA as evaluated by MRI on average exceeds histological evaluation by 21.79%, whereas by reducing the threshold by 10% agreement between MRI and histology improved with a 12.42% difference. Our data show a good degree of concordance between IMAT assessment by MRI and histology and seems to show that agreement between the two methods could be improved by using a more restrictive threshold between muscle and fat.
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- Andrea Rossi
- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Zoico E, Rossi A, Di Francesco V, Sepe A, Olioso D, Pizzini F, Fantin F, Bosello O, Cominacini L, Harris TB, Zamboni M. Adipose tissue infiltration in skeletal muscle of healthy elderly men: relationships with body composition, insulin resistance, and inflammation at the systemic and tissue level. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2009; 65:295-9. [PMID: 19864639 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glp155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Association between inflammatory markers and intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) has been reported. We hypothesized that subclinical inflammation of adipose tissue surrounding and infiltrating muscle could be related to the metabolic and functional abnormalities of the "aging muscle." METHODS In 20 healthy elderly men undergoing elective vertebral surgery, IMAT within erector spinae was evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging and body composition by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Fasting glucose, insulin, high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), leptin, adiponectin, and interleukin 6 (IL-6) were measured, and insulin resistance was estimated by homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) index. In subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) biopsies near the erector spinae, quantification of gene expression was performed. RESULTS IMAT showed a significant association with body mass index and total and regional body fat, even after adjustment for age. Insulin, HOMA, and leptin were significantly correlated with IMAT, whereas hs-CRP presented an association of borderline significance. IL-6 expression in SAT was significantly associated with IMAT; IL-6 messenger RNA (mRNA) was negatively associated with adiponectin and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma expression. In multivariate regression analysis, 68% of IMAT variance was explained by fat mass and age, independent of waist circumference, leptin, HOMA, and IL-6 mRNA. CONCLUSION IMAT was primarily related to age and total body adiposity; subclinical inflammation in fat significantly contributes to IMAT.
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- Elena Zoico
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Verona, Ospedale Maggiore, Piazzale Stefani 1, 37126 Verona, Italy
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Smeets RJEM, Wade D, Hidding A, Van Leeuwen PJCM, Vlaeyen JWS, Knottnerus JA. The association of physical deconditioning and chronic low back pain: A hypothesis-oriented systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2009; 28:673-93. [PMID: 16809211 DOI: 10.1080/09638280500264782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Does physical deconditioning (loss of cardiovascular capacity and strength/endurance of paraspinal muscles) exist in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and are treatments specifically aimed to reduce these signs effective? METHOD Systematic literature search in PUBMED, MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO until December 2004 to identify observational studies regarding deconditioning signs and high quality RCTs regarding the effectiveness of cardiovascular and/or muscle strengthening exercises. Internal validity of the RCTs was assessed by using a checklist of nine methodology criteria in accordance with the Cochrane Collaboration. RESULTS There is conflicting evidence that cardiovascular deconditioning is present in CLBP and limited evidence for wasting of the multifidus muscle. No study examined the effectiveness of cardiovascular training specifically. General and lumbar muscle strengthening are equally effective as other active treatments. Only moderate evidence is available for the effectiveness of intensive low back extensor muscle strengthening compared to less intensive strengthening. CONCLUSION Probably reactivation caused by active treatment and not the reconditioning itself is the important factor in the reduction of disability. Further prospective and evaluative research into the role of physical deconditioning is necessary. It seems more promising to further explore the interplay between biological, social and psychological factors.
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- Rob J E M Smeets
- Rehabilitation Centre Blixembosch, P.O. Box 1355, 5602 BJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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Moradi B, Benedetti J, Zahlten-Hinguranage A, Schiltenwolf M, Neubauer E. The value of physical performance tests for predicting therapy outcome in patients with subacute low back pain: a prospective cohort study. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2009; 18:1041-9. [PMID: 19363624 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-009-0965-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2008] [Revised: 01/04/2009] [Accepted: 03/24/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Considering the enormous costs of intensive multidisciplinary treatment, predictive tests for therapy outcome are needed to evaluate patients' performance potential and increase cost effectiveness. Somatic parameters are commonly used to evaluate health status and serve as an additional means of forecasting the prognosis, yet little is known of their validity. In this study, we investigated the prognostic value of somatic parameters regarding the outcome of multidisciplinary treatment in patients with subacute low back pain. The study was designed as a prospective cohort study of 162 patients. Somatic parameters were assessed with three physical performance tests (Villiger test, Oesch test, Biering-Sørensen test) before treatment (T0), after 3 weeks' inpatient therapy (T1) and at 6-month follow-up (T2). Psychometric characteristics of subjective pain perception (VAS), a pain disability index (PDI) and a physical capability index (FFbH-R) were recorded. Correlation coefficients between the physical performance test scores and psychometric characteristics were calculated. To predict therapy outcome, discriminant analyses were performed. A control group (n = 30) was evaluated at similar time points without receiving any therapy. Our results demonstrate good discrimination between patients and controls by means of the investigated performance tests and exhibit a significant negative correlation with the psychometric data. Lower outcome values at study entry correlated with higher pain intensity and disability after multidisciplinary treatment. However, the statistical magnitude of correlation was relatively low and further discriminant analysis did not reveal any predictive value. Consequently the physical performance tests do not have a prognostic value regarding therapy outcome.
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- Babak Moradi
- Orthopaedic Clinic, University Heidelberg, 69117, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Ropponen A, Videman T, Battié MC. The reliability of paraspinal muscles composition measurements using routine spine MRI and their association with back function. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 13:349-56. [PMID: 17556006 DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2007.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2006] [Revised: 01/24/2007] [Accepted: 03/09/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This study examines the reliability of quantitative and qualitative muscle composition measurements of paraspinal muscle cross-sectional areas (CSAs) from routine lumbar spine magnetic resonance images and their association with maximal isokinetic lifting performance. The extent of paraspinal muscle composition reflects back function is currently not known. Measurements were repeated 4-8 weeks apart and different measurements of related constructs were compared. Participants were a population-based sample of 169 males, 35-67 years old, without considering the presence or absence of a history of low back pain or related problems in the selection of subjects. The quantitative and qualitative muscle composition measurements for axial magnetic resonance (MR) images of paraspinal muscles at the L3-L4 lumbar spine level, isokinetic lifting force and work, and body fat percentage were the main outcome measures. Results showed that the reproducibility of different paraspinal muscle composition measurements at the L3-L4 level was excellent for CSAs (ICC=0.95-0.99) and quantitative muscle composition measurements using cerebrospinal fluid adjusted signal intensity (ICC=0.96-0.99), and moderate for qualitative muscle composition ratings (Kappa=0.54-0.76). The correlations of the quantitative and qualitative muscle composition measurements with isokinetic lifting force and work were generally low (r=0.02-0.41), and favoured the qualitative assessments. In conclusion, quantitative and qualitative muscle composition measurements of paraspinal muscles are highly reproducible tissue measures, have low associations with body fat and isokinetic lifting performance, and show that paraspinal muscle morphology using routine spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is poorly related to back function.
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- Annina Ropponen
- Institute of Biomedicine, Physiology/Ergonomics, University of Kuopio, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland.
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Self-report measures best explain changes in disability compared with physical measures after exercise rehabilitation for chronic low back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2008; 33:326-38. [PMID: 18303467 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e31816233eb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Sixteen-week intervention for chronic patients with low back pain (LBP) with 9-month follow-up. Primary randomization at 4 weeks into either supervised Swiss ball exercise or an exercise advice group. OBJECTIVE To evaluate changes in disability and pain in individuals with chronic LBP after combined treatment and exercise interventions, and to evaluate whether changes in self-report or physical measures would best explain improvements in disability SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA There is a need to understand what the effectiveness of a clinically applicable treatment intervention is for an individual's perception of their back pain. There is insufficient evidence about the different combinations of manual treatment that commonly precede involvement in exercise programs. METHODS Sixty individuals with chronic nonspecific LBP (at least 3-month duration) were randomly assigned (after 4 weeks of manipulative or nonmanipulative treatment) to either a supervised Swiss ball exercise group, or an advice group. The exercise intervention was for 12 weeks with a long-term follow-up of 9 months. Self-report measures and physical measures (endurance times and myoelectric fatigue) were collected throughout the study. RESULTS Self-rated disability improved more after the treatment period for individuals who received supervised exercise compared with advice alone. There was no difference found between individuals who received manipulative or nonmanipulative treatment. Multiple regression analysis found that self-report measures best explained improvements in disability throughout the study. Long-term findings showed no group differences. CONCLUSION Supervised exercise is a more successful subsequent to manual treatment compared with exercise advice. The improvements associated with this type of program were primarily manifested in the psychologic self-report measures rather than physical measurements.
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