Prevalence of and factors associated with stenotic thoracic ligamentum flavum hypertrophy.

Chan-Sik KimHyung-Tae KimSehee KimJu Hwan LeeKoun JeongHyun Seung LeeYeon-Dong Kim

Published in: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine (2023)

Given the possibility for missed stenotic thoracic ligamentum flavum hypertrophy to potentially result in neurological complications, extending lumbar spine MRI covering the lower thoracic region may be considered for patients over 50 years of age with suspected severe lumbar disc degeneration.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
end stage renal disease
risk factors
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
magnetic resonance imaging
prognostic factors
minimally invasive
contrast enhanced
early onset
diffusion weighted imaging
blood brain barrier