Thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum causing Brown-Séquard syndrome: a case report and literature review

Brown-Séquard syndrome (BSS) has many etiologies, including penetrating trauma, extramedullary tumors, and disc herniation. However, thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is an extremely rare cause of this syndrome. A 46-year-old woman with motor weakness in her right lower extremity...

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Main Authors: Yeqiu Xu, Yuanzhuang Zhang, Yinzhou Luo, Guanzhen Qiu, Yize Liu, Wei Zhao, Yong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605221110069