Korean J Spine.
2012 Mar;9(1):24-27. 10.14245/kjs.2012.9.1.24.
Ossified Ligamentum Flavum causing Cervical Myelopathy
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. swroh@amc.seoul.kr
- KMID: 2288365
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2012.9.1.24
Abstract
- Ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) causing compressive cervical myelopathy or radiculopathy is rare. A 50-year-old male was admitted for progressive hypesthesia and paresthesia of both hands and a gradually worsening gait. MRI and CT scans demonstrated ossification of the left ligamentum flavum with dural sac and cord compression at the C5-6 level. The ossified ligamentum flavum was removed through a subtotal laminectomy and left side foraminotomy of the C5-6. Postoperatively, his gait improved remarkably and the sensory symptoms gradually resolved.
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