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Anterior decompression may be safe for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Of the 15 patients who underwent anterior decompression, 60% could not walk preoperatively. Anterior ...
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New genes implicated in an incurable spinal disease

The discovery of eight new genes associated with a disease known as ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine (OPLL) is a key step toward the development of effective treatments ...
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Surgery may effectively treat thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Surgical treatment of thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament yielded positive long-term ...
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Single-cell transcriptome profiling identifies the activation of type I interferon signaling in ossified posterior longitudinal ligament

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a progressive spinal disease characterized by ectopic bone formation in the spine, leading to severe neurological symptoms due to spinal ...
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Obesity Can Lead To Cervical Ossification: Here’s What You Can Do To Avoid It

Obesity is a complex health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, which can lead to several health problems, such as diabetes, ...