• Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi · Jan 2003

    [Treatment of lumbar stenosis and root pain resulting from simple hypertrophy of lumbar ligamentum flavum].

    • Li-min Liu, Yue-ming Song, and Quan Gong.
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China 610041.
    • Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2003 Jan 1;17(1):50-1.

    ObjectiveTo provide a better treatment method of lumbar stenosis and root pain resulting from simple hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum.MethodsBy studying the records of 143 lumbar pain cases, we found 5 cases caused by simple hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum. All the patients were old man with a long progressed history. There was little difference of clinical features between the disc herniation and hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum. All cases accepted resection of ligamentum flavum.ResultsAll the symptoms were relieved postoperatively. The patients could walk.ConclusionThe degeneration of lumbar ligamentum flavum can cause lumbar stenosis and root pain. Resection of ligamentum flavum can relieve the symptom.

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