Ligamentum flavum thickening at lumbar spine is associated with facet joint degeneration: An MRI study

Abstract

The results of this study suggest that LF thickening may occur independently or could be associated with FJD especially on the ipsilateral side and this relationship is due to the vertebral level. The degree of disc degeneration increases with age and age related changes may be predominantly observed at L4-L5 vertebral level.