Paraspinal muscle atrophy after posterior lumbar surgery with and without pedicle screw fixation with the classic technique.

CONCLUSIONS: Paraspinal muscle atrophy after lumbar spinal surgery is greater if an extensive approach is performed such as complete laminectomy with bilateral facetectomy and transpedicular fixation. A greater previous musculature regardless of age, sex and type of surgery also predicts greater postoperative atrophy. PMID: 30579798 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Neurocirugia - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Neurocirugia (Astur) Source Type: research