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OPLL SPINE OSSIFICATION POSTERIOR LONGITUDINAL LIGAMENT CT (VIDEO)

  • There is localised, linear ossification present at the posterior margin of the C6 vertebra.
  • This has a typical appearance of OPLL (Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament).
  • The cervical spine is the most common location.
  • It is important to follow this up with an MRI of the cord to assess for cord compression and myelopathy.

Ossification present in the midline at the posterior body margin (Pink arrows).

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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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