Prediction of Outcome of Operation for Cervicalspondylotic Radiculopathy with Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2014.03.021
- VernacularTitle:体感诱发电位对神经根型颈椎病手术效果的预测价值
- Author:
Lin ZHU
1
;
Ling ZHU
1
;
Xue BAI
1
;
Zhaobin YU
1
;
Xuhui DI
1
;
Yinxia MA
1
Author Information
1. Department of Electromyogram, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cervicalspondylotic radiculopathy, somatosensory evoked potentials, anterior cervical decompression and fusion, Neck Disability Index
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2014;(3):276-278
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the neurological function of cervicalspondylotic radiculopathy by somatosensory evoked potentials (SEP) and provide an objective basis for selecting the best operation occasion. Methods 60 patients with C6 and C7 radiculopathies were divided into 3 groups according to the results of SEP: normal group (n=22), mildly abnormal group (n=30) and severely abnormal group (n=8). All the patients underwent anterior cervical decompression and fusion. They were assessed with Neck Disability Index (NDI) before and after treatment. Results The postoperative NDI scores of all the groups improved significantly (P<0.001), especially in the normal group.Conclusion SEP, which can reflect the severity of cervicalspondylotic radiculopathy objectively and predict prognosis.
