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KMID : 0388720160230010036
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Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2016 Volume.23 No. 1 p.36 ~ p.40
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Cauda Equina Syndrome due to Lumbar Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Case Report
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:Kim Min-Woo
:Lee Kyu-Yeol
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Abstract
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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 and Methods : 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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KEYWORD
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Cauda equina syndrome, Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
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