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01.07.2011 | Case Report

Simultaneous ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and ossification of the ligamentum flavum causing upper thoracic myelopathy in DISH: case report and literature review

verfasst von: Qunfeng Guo, Bin Ni, Jun Yang, Zhuangchen Zhu, Jian Yang

Erschienen in: European Spine Journal | Sonderheft 2/2011

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Abstract

A rare case of a 44-year-old Chinese male with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and simultaneous ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) at T1–2 causing thoracic myelopathy is reported herein. Posterior decompression without extirpating the OPLL was performed at T1–2. Postoperatively, symptoms were greatly improved, with remaining hyperreflexia and Grade 4/5 muscle strength in the lower extremities. The Japanese Orthopedic Association score improved from 5 preoperatively to 9 at final follow-up. The presence of a cyst due to leakage of cerebrospinal fluid was confirmed by MRI at day 27, but it resolved after conservative management. The clinical manifestation of DISH, the relationship among DISH, OPLL, and OLF, and management of thoracic myelopathy due to OPLL and OLF were reviewed.

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Titel: Simultaneous ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and ossification of the ligamentum flavum causing upper thoracic myelopathy in DISH: case report and literature review
verfasst von: Qunfeng Guo
Bin Ni
Jun Yang
Zhuangchen Zhu
Jian Yang
Publikationsdatum: 01.07.2011
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: European Spine Journal / Ausgabe Sonderheft 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-010-1538-z

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