Can spontaneous fusion of vertebral bodies be considered as nature's solution to the growth of Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament?

Abstract

We would like to discuss a case of Ossifi ed posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) of cervical spine, which showed an interesting fi nding pertaining to its growth pattern. A 55-year-old male patient, presented to us with neck pain and weakness of all limbs since 1 year. On examination, tone was increased in all four limbs and power was 4/5 in both the upper and lower limbs. Haemogram and other routine investigations were within normal limits. CT and MRI images of C-Spine showed continuous OPLL, which was thi…