Ossified lumbar ligamentum flavum in a caucasian - A case report and literature review

To our best knowledge, this is the first reported case of ossified ligamentum flavum in the lumbar spine in a Caucasian patient from the United Kingdom. It is an important risk factor to recognise during spinal operation as it can significantly increase its difficulty and the rate of complications.

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This is the first reported case of ossified ligamentum flavum in the lumbar spine in a Caucasian patient from the United Kingdom. Recognizing this important risk factor during spinal operation is crucial, as it can significantly increase the difficulty and rate of complications.