ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine
MONDO:0011230Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A disorder characterized by benign depositions of calcium in the posterior longitudinal ligament. Signs and symptoms result from the compression of nerve roots and include motor and sensory disturbances in the lower and upper extremities, and pain in the neck and arms.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0011230), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
Other names
2 names
Resolves to: ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine
- Also called
- OPLLossification of Posterior longitudinal ligament