• Moran Suo, Jing Zhang, Tianze Sun, Jinzuo Wang, Xin Liu, Huagui Huang, and Zhonghai Li.
• Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, P.R. China.
• Ann. Med. 2023 Jan 1; 55 (2): 22589222258922.

BackgroundSpinal disorders affect millions of people worldwide, and can cause significant disability and pain. The paraspinal muscles, located on either side of the spinal column, play a crucial role in the movement, support, and stabilization of the spine. Many spinal disorders can affect paraspinal muscles, as evidenced by changes in their morphology, including hypertrophy, atrophy, and degeneration.ObjectivesThe objectives of this review were to examine the current literature on the relationship between the paraspinal muscles and spinal disorders, summarize the methods used in previous studies, and identify areas for future research.MethodsWe reviewed studies on the morphological characteristics of the paravertebral muscle and discussed their relationship with spinal disorders, as well as the current limitations and future research directions.ResultsThe paraspinal muscles play a critical role in spinal disorders and are important targets for the treatment and prevention of spinal disorders. Clinicians should consider the role of the paraspinal muscles in the development and progression of spinal disorders and incorporate assessments of the paraspinal muscle function in clinical practice.ConclusionThe findings of this review highlight the need for further research to better understand the relationship between the paraspinal muscles and spinal disorders, and to develop effective interventions to improve spinal health and reduce the burden of spinal disorders.

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