Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cervical myelopathy

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Cervical spine

x-ray

Irregular opacity is noted along the spinal canal shadow.

Spondylodegenerative changes, seen as marginal osteophytes.

Spondylodegenerative changes, seen as marginal osteophytes at C5/6 level anteriorly.

Irregular lineal calcification at the posterior vertebral border occupying the anterior zone of the cervical spinal canal, consistent with ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament.

Case Discussion

Extensive ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament presenting with myelopathy.

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