L5 radiculopathy caused by ossification of the ligamentum flavum: a case report.
We describe a case of ossification of the ligamentum flavum in the thoracolumbar junction presenting as an L5 radiculopathy. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a hypodense lesion on T2-weighted image at the T10-T12 level causing the right dural sac compression, and electrodiagnostic findings were compatible with the right L5 radiculopathy. The location and cause of the compression were confirmed by a surgery. The clinical findings and electrodiagnostic features of such lesions located at the thoracolumbar spinal junction are discussed.
Kim
Dai-Youl
DY
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Paik
Nam-Jong
NJ
Han
Tai Ryoon
TR
D000328:Adult; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017843:Ligamentum Flavum / Q000473:pathology*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae