Ossified Ligamentum Flavum causing Cervical Myelopathy.
- Author:
Jye Young SONG
1
;
Jin Hoon PARK
;
Sung Woo ROH
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Ligamentum flavum; Ossification; Myelopathy
- MeSH: Foraminotomy; Gait; Hand; Humans; Hypesthesia; Laminectomy; Ligamentum Flavum; Male; Middle Aged; Paresthesia; Radiculopathy; Spinal Cord Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Spine 2012;9(1):24-27
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- 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.
