| Literature DB >> 11793184 |
I Kitajima1, S Tachibana, Y Mikami, Y Hirota, K Nakamichi.
Abstract
We report three cases of the development of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) after atlanto-axial fusion. This fusion should be recognized as a causative factor in the development of OPLL. The pathological mechanism is suggested to be increased mechanical stress.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID： 11793184 DOI： 10.1007/s007760100017
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Orthop Sci ISSN： 0949-2658 Impact factor: 1.601