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Aug 2026
Thoracolumbar fascia ultrasound and elastography biomarkers in low back pain: a systematic review of associations and responsiveness to intervention.
BACKGROUND AND AIM Traditional imaging methods often fail to identify the causes of nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP). The thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) has gained attention as a potential target for assessment with Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS). This systematic review examines the relationships between TLF QUS biomarkers...
R. Schleip, Lea Overmann, Marcus Müller et al.
· European spine journal · 0 citations