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Cervical Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Spine

Ronit Peled, B.-Z. Harnes, H. Waisbrod, J Simon

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Cervical myelopathy due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine is reported in a 48-year-old Caucasian Jewish man. Clinical and roentgenologic changes are presented. The value of computerized tomography in the diagnosis of this condition is emphasized.

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Key concepts: Myelopathy, Medicine, Ossification, Cervical spine, Posterior longitudinal ligament, Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, Ligament, Surgery