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  • Title: L5 radiculopathy caused by ossification of the ligamentum flavum: a case report.
    Author: Kim DY, Paik NJ, Han TR.
    Journal: Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol; 2004 Jun; 44(4):217-21. PubMed ID: 15224816.
    Abstract:
    We describe a case of ossification of the ligamentum flavum in the thoracolumbar junction presenting as an L5 radiculopathy. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a hypodense lesion on T2-weighted image at the T10-T12 level causing the right dural sac compression, and electrodiagnostic findings were compatible with the right L5 radiculopathy. The location and cause of the compression were confirmed by a surgery. The clinical findings and electrodiagnostic features of such lesions located at the thoracolumbar spinal junction are discussed.
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