Neurophysiological methods for predicting outcome in cases of spine and spinal cord injury

Abstract

The purpose of the review was to determine the capabilities of neurophysiological examination for predicting the outcome of spinal injury. We have analyzed the methods of neurophysiological examination of spinal cord function and the role of these data in prediction of functional recovery in patients with complicated vertebral-spinal injury. Application of functional diagnostic methods for spinal shock was also considered.