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- Title
Neurophysiological assessment of spinal cord injuries in dogs using somatosensory and motor evoked potentials.
- Authors
de Souza, Maria Claudia Campos Mello Inglez; Rodriguez Ferreira, Ricardo José; Fonseca Patricio, Geni Cristina; Maria Matera, Julia
- Abstract
Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) and motor evoked potentials (MEPs) are non-invasive neurophysiological tests that reflect the functional integrity of sensory and motor pathways. Despite their extensive use and description in human medicine, reports in veterinary medicine are scarce. SSEPs are obtained via peripheral stimulation of sensory or mixed nerves; stimulation induces spinal and cortical responses, which are recorded when sensory pathways integrity is preserved. MEPs can be obtained via transcranial electrical or magnetic stimulation; in this case, thoracic and pelvic limb muscle responses are captured if motor pathways are preserved. This review describes principles, methodology and clinical applicability of SSEPs and MEPs in companion animal medicine. Potential interferences of anesthesia with SSEP and MEP recording are also discussed.
- Subjects
SPINAL cord injuries; SOMATOSENSORY evoked potentials; NEUROPHYSIOLOGY; VETERINARY medicine; ANESTHESIA
- Publication
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2017, Vol 59, p1
- ISSN
0044-605X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s13028-017-0305-0