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British Journal of Neurosurgery Volume 5, 1991 - Issue 5
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Original Article

Unusual sciatica: Traumatic rupture of the ligamentum flavum

J. D. Palmer Wessex Neuro Centre, Southampton General Hospital, UK
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N. M. P. Clarke Clinical Neurosciences, Wessex Neuro Centre, Southampton General Hospital, UK
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J. D. Pickard Orthopaedic Surgeon, UK
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R. O. Weller Neuropathology, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK
Pages 523-524 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

We describe a case of acute traumatic rupture of the ligamentum flavum. A condition occurring where there had been histological evidence of previous ligamentous damage. The symptoms were extreme and the surgical treatment highly effective.

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