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The spinopelvic parameters and sagittal vertical axis (SVA) were measured. Patients were divided into the sagittal balance (SB, SVA \u2264 5 cm, n = 61) and SI (SVA &gt; 5 cm, n = 77) groups. Sagittal balanced LSS patients were served as control group. PSM function was evaluated by measuring the maximal voluntary exertion (MVE) and endurance time (ET). Magnetic resonance imaging-derived cross-sectional area (CSA) and fat infiltration rate (FI%) of PSM at T10\u2013L5 were normalized to intervertebral disc CSA. Psoas CSA and FI% were calculated at L3\u20134 disc level. The correlation assessment using Spearman rank correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression. Logistic regression was used to identify the risk factors of SI.Results: Significantly lower ET, MVE, relative CSA (rCSA) and higher rFI% was found in the SI group than in the SB and control. The PS were correlated with spinopelvic parameters and regional kyphosis, while lack of correlation was found between the rFI% and MVE. Logistic regression and Youden index analysis showed ET &lt; 15.5 seconds, MVE &lt; 1.3 N\/kg, and rCSA (L1\u20135) atrophy to be potential risk factors for SI in DK.Conclusion: DK patients with SI demonstrate acerbated PS that indicated by significant PSM dysfunction and morphological alterations. 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