Multiple univariate analysis of radiologic and clinical features on 168 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: what is the role of the erector spinae in the development of a patient's disability?
Cross-sectional area
Erector Spinae
Linear regression
Lumbar Multifidus
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Oswestry Disability Index
Paravertebral muscles
Psoas Muscle
Schizas grading scale
Journal
Acta neurochirurgica
ISSN: 0942-0940
Titre abrégé: Acta Neurochir (Wien)
Pays: Austria
ID NLM: 0151000
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
07 Nov 2023
07 Nov 2023
Historique:
received:
17
06
2023
accepted:
22
10
2023
medline:
7
11
2023
pubmed:
7
11
2023
entrez:
6
11
2023
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
The weakening of paraspinal muscles in the paravertebral area may play a role in developing central lumbar spinal stenosis, resulting in lower back discomfort. The study thoroughly examined the correlation between the Oswestry Disability Index, Dural Sac cross-sectional area, Schizas grading Scale, Body Mass Index, and the cross-sectional areas of Erector Spinae, Multifidus, and Psoas muscles. The findings were also compared between patients with central Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and healthy individuals. Retrospective monocentric observational study. The study recruited 168 consecutive patients aged 60 or older diagnosed with central Lumbar Spinal Stenosis between January 2020 and July 2022. The patients' condition was evaluated by administering a preoperative Oswestry Disability Index questionnaire, measuring their Body Mass Index, and performing preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The analyzed parameters were the cross-sectional area of paraspinal muscles at the L4-L5 level, dural sac cross-sectional area, and Schizas grading Scale at the most stenotic level, using multiple linear univariate analyses. Two groups of healthy individuals were recruited: Group A (under 60 years old) and Group B (over 60 years old). The same data extrapolated from these groups were compared with those of patients with central lumbar stenosis using a two-tailed Mann-Whitney test. As the Erector Spinae degenerates, the Oswestry Disability Index tends to increase. Similarly, an increase in Body Mass Index is often accompanied by a decrease in the cross-sectional area of the Erector Spinae. Low dural sac cross-sectional area is statistically linked to a reduced Multifidus cross-sectional area. Interestingly, the Schizas grading scale does not appear to correlate with changes in the cross-sectional area of the paraspinal muscles. Additionally, there is no significant difference in the cross-sectional area of the Psoas muscle between individuals with central lumbar spinal stenosis and healthy individuals. Our study found that degeneration of the Erector Spinae plays a crucial role in the progression of perceived disability in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Prospective studies should investigate the long-term evolution of paraspinal muscles in decompressed patients.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
The weakening of paraspinal muscles in the paravertebral area may play a role in developing central lumbar spinal stenosis, resulting in lower back discomfort.
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
The study thoroughly examined the correlation between the Oswestry Disability Index, Dural Sac cross-sectional area, Schizas grading Scale, Body Mass Index, and the cross-sectional areas of Erector Spinae, Multifidus, and Psoas muscles. The findings were also compared between patients with central Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and healthy individuals.
STUDY DESIGN
METHODS
Retrospective monocentric observational study.
METHODS
METHODS
The study recruited 168 consecutive patients aged 60 or older diagnosed with central Lumbar Spinal Stenosis between January 2020 and July 2022. The patients' condition was evaluated by administering a preoperative Oswestry Disability Index questionnaire, measuring their Body Mass Index, and performing preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The analyzed parameters were the cross-sectional area of paraspinal muscles at the L4-L5 level, dural sac cross-sectional area, and Schizas grading Scale at the most stenotic level, using multiple linear univariate analyses. Two groups of healthy individuals were recruited: Group A (under 60 years old) and Group B (over 60 years old). The same data extrapolated from these groups were compared with those of patients with central lumbar stenosis using a two-tailed Mann-Whitney test.
RESULTS
RESULTS
As the Erector Spinae degenerates, the Oswestry Disability Index tends to increase. Similarly, an increase in Body Mass Index is often accompanied by a decrease in the cross-sectional area of the Erector Spinae. Low dural sac cross-sectional area is statistically linked to a reduced Multifidus cross-sectional area. Interestingly, the Schizas grading scale does not appear to correlate with changes in the cross-sectional area of the paraspinal muscles. Additionally, there is no significant difference in the cross-sectional area of the Psoas muscle between individuals with central lumbar spinal stenosis and healthy individuals.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Our study found that degeneration of the Erector Spinae plays a crucial role in the progression of perceived disability in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Prospective studies should investigate the long-term evolution of paraspinal muscles in decompressed patients.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37932635
doi: 10.1007/s00701-023-05863-5
pii: 10.1007/s00701-023-05863-5
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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Informations de copyright
© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Austria, part of Springer Nature.
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