Cervical myelopathy secondary to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (a case report)

Ital J Neurol Sci. 1984 Jun;5(2):203-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02043224.

Abstract

A case of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, documented by spinal X-ray, myelography and CT scanning of the spinal cord is reported. The patient underwent decompressive laminectomy by posterior approach, which was successful. The case is discussed in the light of recent published data.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cervical Vertebrae*
  • Humans
  • Ligaments*
  • Male
  • Myelography
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / complications*
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / diagnostic imaging
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / surgery
  • Spinal Cord Compression / etiology*
  • Spinal Diseases / complications
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Diseases / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed