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Structure of ligamentum flavum

Known as: Flaval Ligaments, Ligamentum flavum, Set of ligamenta flava 
The paired bands of yellow elastic tissue that connect adjoining laminae of the vertebrae. With the laminae, it forms the posterior wall of the… 
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Review
2007
Review
2007
Degenerative lumbar scoliosis associated with spinal stenosis.
Review
2003
Review
2003
Lumbar spinal stenosis in the elderly: an overview
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common condition in elderly patients and also one of the most common reasons to perform spinal… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Morphologic Changes in the Lumbar Intervertebral Foramen Due to Flexion-Extension, Lateral Bending, and Axial Rotation: An In Vitro Anatomic and Biomechanical Study
Study Design. A biomechanical and anatomic study with human cadaveric lumbar spine. Objectives. The purpose of this study is to… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Reliability of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Detecting Posterior Ligament Complex Injury in Thoracolumbar Spinal Fractures
Study Design. Prospective study of 34 patients with thoracolumbar spinal fractures. Objectives. To assess the reliability of… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Epidural Anatomy Examined by Cryomicrotome Section: Influence of Age, Vertebral Level, and Disease
Background and Objectives Cryomicrotome section is a means of anatomic examination with minimal artifact ideally suited to… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Morphological basis for back pain: The demonstration of nerve fibers and neuropeptides in the lumbar facet joint capsule but not in ligamentum flavum
The innervation of lumbar facet capsule and ligamentum flavum was investigated using antisera to a general neuronal marker… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Hidden cervical spine injuries in traffic accident victims with skull fractures.
We studied 22 cervical spines from traffic accident victims with fatal craniocerebral injuries (19 male victims and three female… 
Review
1991
Review
1991
Thoracic Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum Clinicopathologic Study and Surgical Treatment
The authors reviewed 14 patients with thoracic myelopathy caused by ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF). The predominant… 
Highly Cited
1971
Highly Cited
1971
Diagnosis and treatment of thoracic intervertebral disc protrusions
A series of 14 patients with a protruded thoracic intervertebral disc is reported. We believe that the true incidence may be as… 
Highly Cited
1968
Highly Cited
1968
Some mechanical properties of the third human lumbar interlaminar ligament (ligamentum flavum).
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