Original Research Article I Volume 2 I Issue 1 I 2016
Role of thickened ligamentum flavum in lumbar spinal canal stenosis
Prabodh Kumar Dakey, M.P.R. Vital, Lavanya Kumari Sarella
American Journal of Science and Medical Research; 2(1); 159-160
DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17812/ajsmr2016214
Abstract:
This is a per operative study of thickened Ligamentum flavum, in lumbar canal stenosis due to degenerative spondylosis, found to be an important compressive force on emerging nerve root, along with hypertrophy of adjacent facet joint, causing radiculopathy [neurological claudication] independent of degenerative disc disease
Keywords:
Ligamentum flavum, internal decompression, hypertrophied facet joint.
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Article Dates:
Received: 2 February 2016; Accepted: 8 March 2016; Published: 10 March 2016
How To Cite:
Prabodh Kumar Dakey, M.P.R. Vital, Lavanya Kumari Sarella (2016). Role of thickened ligamentum flavum in lumbar spinal canal stenosis. The American Journal of Science and Medical Research. 2(1):159-160. doi:10.17812/ajsmr2016214. Received 2 February, 2016; Accepted 8 March, 2016; Published online 10 March, 2016
