Article
The genetics of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament.
Neurosurgical focus - 1 Mar 2011
Stetler William R, La Marca Frank, Park Paul
Abstract excerpt
OBJECT: Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a pathological process of ectopic calcification with a preponderance for the cervical spine. Epidemiological and familial studies have both indicated predisposition; however, the genetic inheritance pattern and responsible genes for OPLL are still uncertain. The aim of this study was to evaluate and summarize the current understanding of the...
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