Cervical myelopathy secondary to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (a case report).
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.
D000368:Aged; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed