Table 4 Correlation between the clinical outcome and the muscle parameters
VAS spine score | ODI | SF36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Muscle thickness Multifidus L3/4 | r = − 0.163 NS | r = 0.88 NS | r = 0.033 NS |
Muscle thickness Multifidus L4/5 | r = 0.005 NS | r = 0.023 NS | r = 0.033 NS |
VMA multifidus L3/4 | r = 0.176 NS | r = − 0.037 NS | r = 0.005 NS |
VMA multifidus L4/5 | r = 0.201 NS | r = − 0.203 NS | r = 0.070 NS |
Muscle thickness Transverse abdominis | r = − 0.052 NS | r = 0.320 NS | r = 0.018 NS |
VMA Transverse abdominis | r = − 0.183 NS | r = 0.033 NS | r = 0.020 NS |