Cervical myelopathy secondary to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (a case report).
Ital J Neurol Sci
; 5(2): 203-7, 1984 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6432727
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.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Spinal Cord Compression
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Cervical Vertebrae
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Ossification, Heterotopic
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Ligaments
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ital J Neurol Sci
Year:
1984
Document type:
Article