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Cauda Equina Syndrome due to Lumbar Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Case Report
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery ; : 36-40, 2016.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-14460
ABSTRACT
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DESIGN:

A case report.

OBJECTIVES:

To report a rare case of cauda equina syndrome due to lumbar ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW Lumbar OPLL with neurologic symptoms is very rare. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

A 49-year-old female had experienced weakness in both lower extremities and radiating pain for 1 day prior to presentation. Simple radiography and CT showed OPLL at the L1-L2 level. We performed a total laminectomy and posterolateral fusion at the L1-L2 level using a posterior approach.

RESULTS:

After treatment, the patient showed improvement of symptoms and is currently living without discomfort.

CONCLUSIONS:

Cauda equina syndrome due to lumbar OPLL is rare; however, rapid neurologic recovery can be achieved through early diagnosis and surgery.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Polyradiculopathy / Radiography / Cauda Equina / Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament / Longitudinal Ligaments / Lower Extremity / Early Diagnosis / Laminectomy / Neurologic Manifestations Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery Year: 2016 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Polyradiculopathy / Radiography / Cauda Equina / Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament / Longitudinal Ligaments / Lower Extremity / Early Diagnosis / Laminectomy / Neurologic Manifestations Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery Year: 2016 Type: Article