Ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF)

Definition:

Ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is one of the commonest causes of thoracic spinal stenosis and spinal cord compression and the development of OLF is associated with stress.OLF can cause serious neurological symptoms or even paraplegia.

References:

[1]. Ning Lang, et al. Epidemiological survey of ossification of the ligamentum flavum in thoracic spine: CT imaging observation of 993 cases. Eur Spine J. 2013 Apr;22(4):857-62. [Content Brief]

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