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Endoscopic treatment of lumbar ligamentum flavum cyst by interlaminar approach: a minimally invasive and effective alternative to open surgery
Background and objectivesLumbar ligamentum flavum cyst is a rare spinal condition that can cause significant morbidity and neurological deficits....
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Incremental regression of localization context for automatic segmentation of ossified ligamentum flavum from CT data
PurposeSegmentation of ossified ligamentum flavum (OLF) plays a crucial role in develo** computer-assisted, image-guided systems for decompressive...
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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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KLF5 promotes the ossification process of ligamentum flavum by transcriptionally activating CX43
BackgroundOssification of ligamentum flavum (OLF) is a prevalent degenerative spinal disease, typically causing severe neurological dysfunction....
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Open posterior approach versus endoscopic approach for thoracic ligamentum flavum ossification: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF), a rare condition more prevalent in East Asia, is managed through open and endoscopic...
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Novel therapeutic strategy in the treatment of ossification of the ligamentum flavum associated with dural ossification
PurposeTo investigate the imaging characteristics of thoracic ossification of ligamentum flavum (OLF) combined with dural ossification (DO) and the...
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CT-based radiographic measurements and effectiveness estimates of full-endoscopic surgery in thoracic myelopathy caused by ossification of ligamentum flavum
BackgroundEvaluate the effectiveness of posterior percutaneous full-endoscopic technique for patients with thoracic myelopathy caused by ossification...
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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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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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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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Prevalence, diagnosis, and impact on clinical outcomes of dural ossification in the thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum: a systematic review
Study designSystematic review.
Background contextThoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF) has become the principal cause of thoracic...
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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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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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Banner cloud sign: a novel method for the diagnosis of dural ossification in patients with thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum
PurposeDural ossification (DO) is common in patients with ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) and is the leading cause of dural tears....
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Manipulation of osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of human degenerative disc and ligamentum flavum derived progenitor cells using IL-1β, IL-19, and IL-20
PurposeTo elucidate whether pro-inflammatory cytokines might influence the commitment of intervertebral disc (IVD)- and ligamentum flavum...
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Perioperative complications and cost of posterior decompression with fusion in thoracic spine for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and ossification of the ligamentum flavum -a comparative study using a national inpatient database
BackgroundAlthough posterior decompression with fusion (PDF) are effective for treating thoracic myelopathy, surgical treatment has a high risk of...
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Unilateral biportal endoscopic decompression for symptomatic thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum: a case control study
PurposeThoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is an uncommon disease that mostly occurs in East Asians. Laminectomy is often considered...
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Comparison of percutaneous endoscopic thoracic decompression and posterior thoracic laminectomy for treating thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum: a retrospective study
BackgroundThoracic spinal stenosis (TSS) caused by ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is generally treated by surgical decompression. In...
