Surgery for thoracic myelopathy caused by ossification of the ligamentum flavum.

Background: Ossification of the ligamentum flavum overlying the lower thoracic spine frequently produces myelopathy. This study analyzed the postoperative outcomes after decompressive laminectomy for thoracic OLF.

Methods: We retrospectively studied 13 patients (10 male, 3 female; mean age, 58 years; range, 39-69).

[Vertebroplasty].

Vertebroplasty for pseudoartrosis of vertebral fracture using PMMA (polymethylmetacrylate) or CPC (calcium phosphate cement) is a new less invasive surgical method providing sufficient pain relief and correction of kyphosis.