title: Unusual sciatica: traumatic rupture of the ligamentum flavum.
abstract: We describe a case of acute traumatic rupture of the ligamentum flavum. A condition occurring where there had been histological evidence of previous ligamentous damage. The symptoms were extreme and the surgical treatment highly effective.
authors.affiliation: Wessex Neuro Centre, Southampton General Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Palmer
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Pickard
authors.forename: R O
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Weller
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D012585:Sciatica / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*