Ossification of spinal ligaments causing thoracic radiculomyelopathy

Journal Article · Sat May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.143.2.7071348· OSTI ID:5451118

Miyasaka, K ^[1]; Kaneda, K; Ito, T; Takei, H; Sugimoto, S; Tsuru, M

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1. Hokkaido Univ., Sapporo, Japan

The authors reviewed 14 cases of thoracic radiculomyelopathy due mainly to ossification of the ligamentum flavum, posterior longitudinal ligament, or both. Other spinal ligamentous structures were occasionally involved, including the joint capsule, the anterior longitudinal ligament, or even the dura mater; sclerosis of the lamina or shortening of the predicles was sometimes seen. Plain radiographs illustrate the characteristic features of these lesions and are indispensable for screening, while CT accurately defines the extent of ossification.

• OSTI ID: 5451118
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 143:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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