The Evaluation and Observation of “Hidden” Hypertrophy of Cervical Ligamentum Flavum, Cervical Canal, and Related Factors Using Kinetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Conclusion The “hidden” hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum was significant at C4–C5 and C5–C6 and significantly contributes to the stenosis of cervical spinal canal in the extension position.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Global Spine Journal - July 9, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zeng, ChengXiong, JianWang, Jeffrey C.Inoue, HirokazuTan, YanlinTian, HaijunAghdasi, Bayan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research