An MRI taken at the request of Dr. Hershler demonstrated «mild changes consistent with facet joint arthropathy and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy at L3 / 4 and L5 ‑ S1 ″, as well as shallow posterior disc bulge with a «minimal central canal encroachment but... mild encroachment on the left L4 nerve root». (bc-injury-law.com)
Plus, the ligamentum flavum is the strongest ligament in your spine. (spineuniverse.com)
The ligamentum flavum is a particularly important ligament. (spineuniverse.com)