Paraspinal muscle atrophy and lumbar disc degeneration: Independent or interconnected processes?

Objectives and questions: Paraspinal muscle atrophy and disc degeneration are hallmarks of spinal aging, yet their interaction remains unclear. To better define their interplay, this study aims to investigate the association between paraspinal muscle atrophy and lumbar disc degeneration in individuals [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Published
2025-10-31
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3205/25dkou192
Primary Topic
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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Paraspinal muscle atrophy and lumbar disc degeneration: Independent or interconnected processes?

German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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Paraspinal muscle atrophy and lumbar disc degeneration: Independent or interconnected processes?

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Abstract

Objectives and questions: Paraspinal muscle atrophy and disc degeneration are hallmarks of spinal aging, yet their interaction remains unclear. To better define their interplay, this study aims to investigate the association between paraspinal muscle atrophy and lumbar disc degeneration in individuals [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
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Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
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