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Case Reports

Thoracic radiculopathy caused by ossification of the ligamentum flavum

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Pages 54-58 | Received 16 Jul 2012, Accepted 23 Jul 2012, Published online: 20 Nov 2012

Figures & data

Figure 1. Lateral plain radiograph of the thoracic spine. There were mild degenerative changes in T3 to T11 vertebral bodies and discs.

Figure 1. Lateral plain radiograph of the thoracic spine. There were mild degenerative changes in T3 to T11 vertebral bodies and discs.

Figure 2. T2-weighted MR images of the thoracic spine. The ligamentum flavum at the right T9–10 level was thickened (arrows). A: sagittal view. B: axial view.

Figure 2. T2-weighted MR images of the thoracic spine. The ligamentum flavum at the right T9–10 level was thickened (arrows). A: sagittal view. B: axial view.

Figure 3. CT images after conventional myelography of the thoracic spine. OLF at the right T9–10 (A) and bilateral T10–11 (B) levels were observed (arrows).

Figure 3. CT images after conventional myelography of the thoracic spine. OLF at the right T9–10 (A) and bilateral T10–11 (B) levels were observed (arrows).

Figure 4. CT images of the thoracic spine after the operation. Sufficient decompression was accomplished at the right T9–10 (A) and bilateral T10–11 (B) levels.

Figure 4. CT images of the thoracic spine after the operation. Sufficient decompression was accomplished at the right T9–10 (A) and bilateral T10–11 (B) levels.