Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Neck pain following a fall. Incidental finding on CT.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Dense ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament encroaching on the cord.

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