A higher frequency of lumbar ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in elderly in an outpatient clinic in Japan

Toshikatsu Okumura,1 Masumi Ohhira,1 Shima Kumei,1 Tsukasa Nozu2 1Department of General Medicine, 2Department of Regional Medicine and Education, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, Japan Purpose: Little is known about the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of lumbar ossification of...

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Main Authors: Okumura T, Ohhira M, Kumei S, Nozu T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-08-01
Series:International Journal of General Medicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/a-higher-frequency-of-lumbar-ossification-of-the-posterior-longitudina-a14166