Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine: a case report

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine (OPLL) is a common cause of severe myelopathy and radiculopathy in Oriental populations. It typically involves the cervical spine. We present a 60-year-old Asian male with OPLL who developed progressively worsening cervical myopathy. T...

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Published in:	The journal of spinal cord medicine Vol. 18; no. 1; p. 23
Main Authors:	Shen, A C, Yonemura, K S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-01-1995
Subjects:	Bone Transplantation Cervical Vertebrae - pathology Cervical Vertebrae - surgery Humans Longitudinal Ligaments - pathology Longitudinal Ligaments - surgery Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged Neurologic Examination Ossification, Heterotopic - diagnosis Ossification, Heterotopic - surgery Spinal Cord Compression - diagnosis Spinal Cord Compression - surgery Spinal Fusion Spinal Stenosis - diagnosis Spinal Stenosis - surgery
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Summary:	Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine (OPLL) is a common cause of severe myelopathy and radiculopathy in Oriental populations. It typically involves the cervical spine. We present a 60-year-old Asian male with OPLL who developed progressively worsening cervical myopathy. The diagnosis and management are discussed.
ISSN:	1079-0268
DOI:	10.1080/10790268.1995.11719376