The effects of transforaminal ligaments on the sizes of T11 to L5 human intervertebral foramina.

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TFL were found to be present in 71% of lower thoracic and lumbar IVF. If TFL were present, the SI of the compartment containing the VR in the IVF was significantly decreased (mean = 31.5%). This finding suggests that often there may be less space at the exit zone of the IVF for the ventral ramus than traditionally thought, which could contribute to the incidence of neurological symptomatology in this region, especially after trauma or degenerative changes.

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