Sarcopenia, Ectopic Fat Infiltration Into the Lumbar Paravertebral Muscles, and Lumbo-Pelvic Deformity in Older Adults Undergoing Lumbar Surgery

Conclusion. The volume loss of skeletal muscle, including lumbar PVM, and ectopic fat infiltration into the PVM, may cause the lumbo-pelvic deformity. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CLINICAL CASE SERIES Source Type: research