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[Posterior longitudinal ligament ossification: case report].

Oswaldo Inácio de Tella1, Marco Antonio Herculano, Manoel Antonio Paiva Neto

  • 1Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Hospital Professor Edmundo Vasconcelos, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. detella@globo.com

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|April 20, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Posterior longitudinal ligament ossification of the cervical spine is rare in Caucasians. This case study details a Japanese patient

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Posterior longitudinal ligament ossification (OPLL) is a spinal condition characterized by abnormal bone formation.
  • OPLL can lead to cervical myelopathy, causing progressive neurological deficits.
  • Racial prevalence and pathophysiology of OPLL are not fully understood.

Observation:

  • A 42-year-old Japanese male presented with progressive difficulty in walking.
  • Diagnostic imaging, including CT scan and MRI, confirmed cervical spine OPLL.
  • The patient underwent surgical treatment using an anterior approach with arthrodesis.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the clinical presentation and diagnostic features of OPLL in an Asian patient.
  • Surgical intervention via an anterior approach with arthrodesis was successfully employed.

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  • Review of literature covers pathophysiology, racial prevalence, clinical, and radiological characteristics.

    • Implications:

    • This case contributes to understanding OPLL in diverse populations.
    • It underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and surgical management for cervical myelopathy.
    • Further research into OPLL's racial predilection and pathogenesis is warranted.