Objective To study the clinical features and surgical strategies of thoracic spinal stenosis caused by ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament(OPLL).Methods From January 2004 to March 2009,21 cases of tho-raci...Objective To study the clinical features and surgical strategies of thoracic spinal stenosis caused by ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament(OPLL).Methods From January 2004 to March 2009,21 cases of tho-racic spinal stenosis展开更多
BACKGROUND Intervertebral disc calcification(IDC)combined with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament(OPLL)in cervical discs is rarely reported.This case study presents a rare case of IDC combined with OP...BACKGROUND Intervertebral disc calcification(IDC)combined with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament(OPLL)in cervical discs is rarely reported.This case study presents a rare case of IDC combined with OPLL in the C2-C3 segment.CASE SUMMARY Here,we present a case of a 6-year-old Asian boy with severe neck pain and stiffness.Physical examination showed no neurological or other abnormalities.Digital radiography and computed tomography(CT)revealed a calcified intervertebral disc and OPLL at the C2-C3 vertebrae.The spinal canal compromise at C2-C3 was approximately 50%on magnetic resonance imaging.The final diagnosis was IDC combined with OPLL.We applied a neck brace for the patient to protect the neck.The patient's neck pain and stiffness recovered significantly within approximately 3 wk.At the 3 mo follow-up,the follow-up CT showed resolution of the ossified intervertebral disc herniation,and a small amount of calcification and slight OPLL remained at the involved segment.CONCLUSION IDC combined with OPLL is a relatively rare condition in children.However,the majority of patients could have a favorable outcome,and the ossified mass in the canal would be spontaneously resolved with conservative therapy.展开更多
文摘Objective To study the clinical features and surgical strategies of thoracic spinal stenosis caused by ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament(OPLL).Methods From January 2004 to March 2009,21 cases of tho-racic spinal stenosis
文摘BACKGROUND Intervertebral disc calcification(IDC)combined with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament(OPLL)in cervical discs is rarely reported.This case study presents a rare case of IDC combined with OPLL in the C2-C3 segment.CASE SUMMARY Here,we present a case of a 6-year-old Asian boy with severe neck pain and stiffness.Physical examination showed no neurological or other abnormalities.Digital radiography and computed tomography(CT)revealed a calcified intervertebral disc and OPLL at the C2-C3 vertebrae.The spinal canal compromise at C2-C3 was approximately 50%on magnetic resonance imaging.The final diagnosis was IDC combined with OPLL.We applied a neck brace for the patient to protect the neck.The patient's neck pain and stiffness recovered significantly within approximately 3 wk.At the 3 mo follow-up,the follow-up CT showed resolution of the ossified intervertebral disc herniation,and a small amount of calcification and slight OPLL remained at the involved segment.CONCLUSION IDC combined with OPLL is a relatively rare condition in children.However,the majority of patients could have a favorable outcome,and the ossified mass in the canal would be spontaneously resolved with conservative therapy.
