Unusual sciatica: traumatic rupture of the ligamentum flavum.
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.
Palmer
J D
JD
Wessex Neuro Centre, Southampton General Hospital, UK.
Clarke
N M
NM
Pickard
J D
JD
Weller
R O
RO
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*