Revista de Morfología y Anatomía

Calcification of Anterior Longitudinal Ligament in Lumbar Vertebrae

Abstract

Syeda Nasreen Fatimaa1*, Syeda Parveen Fatimab1,Syed Hamza Quadric2, Syed Huzaifa Quadrid2,Syeda Ayesha Asmae2,Syeda Hafsaf2 and Syed Arshadudding2

Introduction: Examining and analysing the characteristics features of the vertebral column of human is an important part of the study in anatomy. The vertebral column includes 33 vertebrae that are arranged one upon the other and joined to each other by means of the intervertebral joints and ligaments, of which includes anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments. Diseases involving the ligaments end in numerous spectrums of ailments extending from backache to deformities and nerve entrapments.

Material and methods: The current study was conducted on 25 dry bone sets. The anterior longitudinal ligaments were studied to find out if there was any change in texture; they were inspected and palpated for any sign of ossification. The study was done randomly at Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad

Result: Only 5 of the 25 dry sets of vertebrae examined had indications of ossified ligaments at varying levels.

Conclusion: Inflammation and ossification of the anterior ligament rarely cause symptoms or major functional issues in the patient. In exceedingly rare circumstances, these processes may be linked to the development of a degenerative back problem, however these instances are infrequent.