World neurosurgery
Reduced Psoas Muscle Index is Associated with Hypothyroidism in Adult Spinal Deformity.
Milan Sivakumar, Srivats Srinivasan, Sahil Chilukuri, Nina Dwumfour-Poku, Dhillon Advano, Sean O'Leary, Sruthi Ranganthan, Mina Guirguis, Pooja Venkatesh, Salah Aoun, Carlos Bagley, Omar Akbik
Published: 202510.1016/j.wneu.2025.124651
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hypothyroidism affects metabolism and muscle function, potentially contributing to sarcopenia. Its impact on psoas muscle index (PMI) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients remains underexplored. OBJECTIVE: To assess associations betwee…
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