Sudden quadriplegia complicating ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis

The association of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) has been recently described. It may result in devastating compressive myelopathy. We report a case of quadriplegia complicating OPLL in a patient with DISH. In addition,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Arthritis and rheumatism 1987-09, Vol.30 (9), p.1069-1072
Hauptverfasser:	Pouchot, Jacques, Watts, Craig S., Esdaile, John M., Hill, Ross O.
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidental Falls Biological and medical sciences Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging Diseases of the osteoarticular system Diseases of the spine Humans Ligaments Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Neurologic Examination Ossification, Heterotopic - complications Ossification, Heterotopic - diagnostic imaging Quadriplegia - diagnostic imaging Quadriplegia - etiology Radiography Spinal Osteophytosis - complications Spinal Osteophytosis - diagnostic imaging Spondylitis, Ankylosing - complications Spondylitis, Ankylosing - diagnostic imaging
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Zusammenfassung:	The association of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) has been recently described. It may result in devastating compressive myelopathy. We report a case of quadriplegia complicating OPLL in a patient with DISH. In addition, we present a brief review of the literature on OPLL. This report illustrates the importance of appropriate neurologic and radiologic evaluation of persons with DISH, to help prevent severe neurologic complications.
ISSN:	0004-3591 1529-0131
DOI:	10.1002/art.1780300917