Figure 3.

Ultrasound imaging assessment of thoracolumbar fasciae morphology and categorization based on Likert-scale type which considers fascial lines delimitation and organization, echogenicity and the ability to draw a rectangular box around the hyperechoic fascial layers (organized). The figure shows sample homologous images of a “very organized” ((A,B); Group = 4, Likert-scale type score = 9), “somewhat organized” ((C,D); Group = 3, Likert-scale type score = 7) and “somewhat disorganized” ((E,F); Group = 3, Likert-scale type score = 5) thoracolumbar fasciae. Abbreviations: SP, spinous process; TLF, thoracolumbar fasciae.