Compressive cervical myelopathy due to calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition in ligamentum flavum: A case report and review of literature.

Introduction: Symptomatic calcification of ligamentum flavum (CLF) is a rare condition of the cervical spine compared to other degenerative diseases. CLF manifests as myelopathic symptoms due to the compression of the spinal cord. Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) deposition disease is the most prevalent cause of CLF.