CPC on Association of Multifidus Muscle Atrophy with Low Back Pain
Introduction
Dr. Summaya Zafar Jalal, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy at Jinnah Medical College, is actively engaged in academic teaching and clinically relevant anatomical research. An MPhil-qualified anatomist, she recently presented a clinicopathological conference (CPC) on “Association of Lumbar Spinal Multifidus Muscle Atrophy with Low Back Pain,” which was a part of her original MPhil research work utilizing MRI-based radiological assessment.
Key Points
- Her work focuses on understanding structural and muscular contributors’ atrophy to low back pain, bridging foundational anatomy with clinical practice.
- The Key findings in her research demonstrated a significant association between reduced multifidus cross-sectional area and increased pain severity along with disability, highlighting the muscle’s role in segmental spinal stability.
- The discussion emphasized that multifidus atrophy is a chief contributor to altered lumbar biomechanics leading to chronic pain and disability hence significantly reducing the quality of life.
- These findings underscore the importance of preserving deep paraspinal muscle integrity and reinforce the anatomical basis for targeted rehabilitation strategies in low back pain management.
