Ossification of the ligamentum flavum as a cause of myelopathy in North America: Report of three cases

Authors
Kruse, JJ Awasthi, D Harris, M Waguespack, A
Citation
Jj. Kruse et al., Ossification of the ligamentum flavum as a cause of myelopathy in North America: Report of three cases, J SPINAL D, 13(1), 2000, pp. 22-25
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS
ISSN journal
08950385 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
22 - 25
Database
ISI
SICI code
0895-0385(200002)13:1<22:OOTLFA>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Myelopathy caused by ossification of the ligamentum flavum is a rare condit ion in North America. The authors describe three patients whose myelopathy was attributed to posterior cord compression warranting laminectomy to deco mpress the cervical spine (in one patient) and the thoracic spine (in two p atients). The spinal computed tomographic scan (especially after myelograph y) can be instrumental in guiding the management of this condition.