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The Correlation between Cross-sectional Area of Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles and Walking Ability in the Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

  • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
  • Abbr : JKMR
  • 2016, 26(3), pp.109-117
  • Publisher : The Korean Academy Of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine

김민철 1 서영훈 1 이상민 1 김유종 1 홍제락 1 유도현 1 김지수 2 김태규 3 최재영 3 김태훈 4

1모커리한방병원 한방재활의학과
2모커리 한방병원 침구과
3모커리한방병원 침구과
4경희대학교 한방병원 한의약임상시험센터

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ABSTRACT

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between walking ability of lumbar spinal stenosis patients and the cross-sectional area (CSA) of lumbar para-spinal muscles.MethodsThis study was carried out on 62 lumbar spinal stenosis patients who had lim-ited walking abilities because of neurogenic claudication (NC). All patients received more than 2 weeks of complex treatment at Mokhuri Neck&Back Hospital. CSA of lumbar para-spinal muscles was measured from axial T2-weighted MRI and divided by CSA of adjacent vertebral body to avoid influence of body statues (RCSA-Relative CSA). Pain Free Walking Distance and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) was measured before and after treatment.ResultsThe Pain Free Walking Distance had significantly increased in patients who had bigger RCSA of psoas muscle (r=0.313, p<0.05).ConclusionsThe psoas muscle can be a predictive factor for restoring walking ability of lumbar spinal stenosis patients who have limitations walking. (J Korean Med Rehabil 2016;26(3):109-117)

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