Axial CT image of the lumbar spine at the L4-L5 level showing focal calcification of the ligamentum flavum. Note both soft tissue thickening of the ligament flavum and the more dense calcification both contributing to right sided subarticular/lateral recess stenosis.

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CT OF LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM THICKENING/HYPERTROPHY AND CALCIFICATION/OSSIFICATION

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LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM CALCIFICATION

 

Combination of thickened ligamentum flavum (Orange arrow) and Localized calcification of the flavum (Blue arrow) results in right sided Subarticular/ lateral recess stenosis (Pink arrow). Compare recess with left side (Green arrow) which is not narrowed. Canal stenosis also present.


 

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