Neurophysiology

Three neurophysiological measures are registered: MEP (motor evoked potentials), SSEP (somatosensory evoked potentials) and NCV (nerve conduction velocity).

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From: Washington University Neuroscience

 

MEPs and SSEPs of the tibials and ulnaris nerves quantify the status of the efferent and afferent pathways in the spinal cord. In comparison to the ISNCSCI protocol measures the evoked potentials are independent of the cooperation and consciousness of the patient. The NCV are used for diagnosis of peripherical nerve lessions.

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Physiological SSEP of the tibialis nerve

 

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Universitätsklinik Balgrist
Zentrum für Paraplegie
Forchstrasse 340
CH-8008 Zürich
www.balgrist.ch

 

Klinik für Paraplegiologie
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Schlierbacher Landstraße 200a
D-69118 Heidelberg
www.orthopaedie.uni-hd.de

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