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Medical Conditions - Ligamentum Flavum

Ligamentum flavum, or the yellow ligament, is a paired and discontinuous ligament that connects the interlaminar space and forms part of the border of the spinal cord. This ligament is found throughout the spine. Small spaces are present between the ligament flavum of the left and right sides to allow the passage of veins.

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How bad is a ligamentum flavum injury?

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Do we need surgery for intervertebral disc displacement?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings indicate chronic degeneration of the column, with intervertebral disc displacement in two levels (thoracic and lumbar).

I feel an ice pick-like pain in my back in T4 and T5 regions. Is it spinal stenosis?

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