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.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-14460
ABSTRACT
STUDY 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 ANDMETHODS:
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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Main subject:
Polyradiculopathy
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Radiography
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Cauda Equina
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Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
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Longitudinal Ligaments
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Lower Extremity
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Early Diagnosis
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Laminectomy
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Neurologic Manifestations
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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