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Buckling of the Ligamentum Flavum as a Rare Complication of Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion: A Case Report

Arq. bras. neurocir; 40 (4), 2021
Introduction and Importance Neurological deterioration due to buckling of the ligamentum flavum (LF) is an uncommon complication after anterior cervical corpectomy or discectomy with fusion. Case Presentation In this report, we present the case of a 66-year-old male who underwent anterior cervical partia...

Espondiloartrosis cervical e hipertrofia del ligamento amarillo
Cervical Spondyloarthrosis and Hypertrophy of the Yellow Ligament

RESUMEN Introducción: La espondiloartrosis cervical es una enfermedad articular crónica degenerativa, es la afección articular más frecuentemente observada en la población madura y una de las principales causas de discapacidad en todo el mundo, por lo que es importante el diagnóstico y tratamient...

Ligamentum flavum in lumbar spinal stenosis, disc herniation and degenerative spondylolisthesis. An histopathological description

Acta ortop. mex; 33 (5), 2019
Abstract: Introduction: Changes in ligamentum flavum (LF) related to degeneration are secondary to either the aging process or mechanical instability. Previous studies have indicated that LF with aging shows elastic fiber loss and increased collagen content, loss of elasticity may cause LF to fold into...

Compressive Myelopathy Due to Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Arq. bras. neurocir; 36 (2), 2017
Ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is a rare condition in which the ligamentum flavum, due to mechanical, biological and genetic factors, becomes ossified. Due to its nature and anatomic location, OLF produces symptoms characteristic of spinal cord compression. The diagnostic confirmation is bas...

Anatomical characteristics of infra-lamina ridge in Chinese population

Int. j. morphol; 32 (2), 2014
The aim of our study was to observe the occurrence rate and morphological characteristics of Infra-Lamina ridge (ILR) in Chinese population and provide a comprehensive reference for its clinical implication. Vertebrae columns of 82 sets of Chinese adult skeletons were collected. The shape of ILR was clas...