Analysis of the Relationship between Ligamentum Flavum Thickening and Lumbar Segmental Instability, Disc Degeneration, and Facet Joint Osteoarthritis in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Analysis of the Relationship between Ligamentum Flavum Thickening and Lumbar Segmental Instability, Disc Degeneration, and Facet Joint Osteoarthritis in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Study DesignCross-sectional study.PurposeTo investigate the relationship between ligamentum flavum (LF) thickening and lumbar segmental instability and disc degeneration and facet joint osteoarthritis.Overview of LiteraturePosterior spinal structures, including LF thickness, play a major role in lum...

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Main Authors: Toyomi Yoshiiwa, Masashi Miyazaki, Naoki Notani, Toshinobu Ishihara, Masanori Kawano, Hiroshi Tsumura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spine Society 2016-12-01
Series:Asian Spine Journal
Subjects:
Disc degeneration
Ligamentum flavum thickness
Lumbar spine
Facet orientation
Online Access:http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-10-1132.pdf

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