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Transcriptomic alterations in hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum: interactions of Rho GTPases, RTK, PIK3, and FGF
PurposeTo analyze the differential transcriptome expression in hypertrophic ligaments flavum (HLF) compared to normal ligaments.
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Full endoscopic surgery for calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) in the cervical ligamentum flavum: report of two cervical myelopathy cases
Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), known as pseudogout, is characterized by the accumulation of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in...
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Endoscopic decompression of severe post-tuberculosis kyphosis related ossification of the ligamentum flavum: case report and literature review
PurposeSpinal tuberculosis, if not promptly treated, can lead to kyphotic deformity, causing persistent neurological abnormalities and discomfort....
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A comparative study of the anatomy and MRI images of the lumbar foraminal ligaments at the L1–L5 levels
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of MRI images to reveal foraminal ligaments at levels L1–L5 by comparing the results...
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Significance of body mass index on thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum in Chinese population
PurposeTo investigate the risk factors for thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF), especially the relationship between BMI and TOLF.
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Surgical outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic thoracic decompression in the treatment of multi-segment thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum
BackgroundPrevious studies have demonstrated satisfactory outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic thoracic decompression (PETD) for single-segment...
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Multilevel calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition in cervical ligamentum flavum: clinical characteristics and imaging features
BackgroundInvolvement in cervical ligamentum flavum is a rare manifestation of the calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease. Only few cases...
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Clinical progression of ossification of the ligamentum flavum in thoracic spine: a 10- to 11-year follow-up study
BackgroundThoracic ossification of ligamentum flavum (TOLF) can be asymptomatic and progress insidiously. But, long-term follow-up results of...
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Association between obesity and ossification of spinal ligaments in 622 asymptomatic subjects: a cross-sectional study
IntroductionPrevious studies on patients with symptoms of spinal ligament ossification, including ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament...
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The influence of ossification morphology on surgery outcomes in patients with thoracic ossification of ligamentum flavum (TOLF)
BackgroundTo determine whether there is a correlation between the type of ossification and radiological parameters, modified thoracic JOA scores, and...
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In vivo detection of the lumbar intraforaminal ligaments by MRI
PurposeIntraforaminal ligaments (IFL) are of great interest to anatomists and clinicians to fully understand the detailed anatomy of the...
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The Impact of Spine Pathology on Posterior Ligamentous Complex Structure and Function
Purpose of ReviewSpinal ligament is an important component of the spinal column in mitigating biomechanical stress. Particularly the posterior...
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Association analysis and functional study of COL6A1 single nucleotide polymorphisms in thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum in the Chinese Han population
PurposeGenetic factors play a crucial role in thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF). This study aimed to better understand the...
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The increased motion of lumbar induces ligamentum flavum hypertrophy in a rat model
BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to establish a novel rat model for ligamentum flavum (LF) hypertrophy using increased motion of lumbar and to...
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Surgical outcomes of the thoracic ossification of ligamentum flavum: a retrospective analysis of 61 cases
BackgroundThoracic ossification of ligamentum flavum (T-OLF), as one of the causes of thoracic myelopathy, is often combined with other spinal...
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis secondary to ligamentum flavum hypertrophy using percutaneous endoscopy through interlaminar approach: a retrospective study
BackgroundThis paper is to describe percutaneous endoscopy in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis secondary to ligamentum flavum hypertrophy...
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Predictors of failure after primary anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for subaxial traumatic spine injuries
IntroductionTraumatic subaxial fractures account for more than half of all cervical spine injuries. The optimal surgical approach is a matter of...
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Optimization of traction parameters for lumbar scoliosis
BackgroundScoliosis is a high incidence disease that endangers the physical and mental health of adolescents. Traction therapy, as a conservative...
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Modified minimally invasive technique for decompression and reduction of thoracolumbar burst fracture with neurological symptoms: Technical Note
PurposeThere are few reports about minimally invasive decompression and fixation for patients with thoracolumbar fracture and neurological symptoms....
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Thoracic spondylotic myelopathy in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: a comparative study
BackgroundTo explore the characteristics and clinical management of thoracic spinal stenosis with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH).
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