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Spine and Back Health

OPLL

05/12/2000

Question:

What causes the condition Ossification of the Posterior Ligitudinal Ligament [OPLL]?

Answer:

If extensive through the entire spine this can be seen with ankylosing spondylitis.

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Response by:

University of Cincinnati Mark Goddard, MD
Chairman and Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehab.
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
College of Medicine
Drake Center
University of Cincinnati
Mark   Goddard, MD