体感诱发电位联合运动诱发电位在严重脊柱侧后凸畸形患者矫形手术中的应用价值

目的 :评估体感诱发电位(somatosensory evoked potentials,SSEPs)联合经颅电刺激运动诱发电位(transcranial electric motor evoked potentials,TCeMEPs)在严重脊柱侧后凸畸形患者矫形内固定术中的应用价值。方法:2015年8月～2017年10月在我院行脊柱后路矫形手术的69例严重僵硬性脊柱侧后凸畸形患者(侧凸或后凸Cobb角90°)术中应用SSEPs和TCeMEPs监测,回顾性分析患者术中SSEPs和TCeMEPs的监测结果,分别计算单模式SSEPs、单模式TCe MEPs和联合应用SSEPs与TCeMEPs的成功率、报警率、真假阳性率、真假阴性率、阳性预测值、阴性预测值、监测的敏感性和特异性等。比较分析采用卡方检验。结果:58例患者SSEPs得到稳定的监测基线,其中5例监测改变达到报警标准,术后2例患者出现了神经损害,3例患者术中监测逐渐恢复,术后无明显神经损害。67例患者TCeMEPs得到稳定基线,术中预警3例,术后2例为真阳性,1例术后无神经损害。单模式SSEPs监测的成功率为84.1%(58/69),预警率为8.6%(5/58),真阳性率为3.4%(2/58),误检率为5.2%(3/58),真阴性率为91.4%(53/58),漏检率为0(0/58),阳性预测值为40%(2/5),阴性预测值为100%(53/53),敏感性为100%(53/53),特异性为94.6%(53/56)。TCeMEPs监测的成功率为97.1%(67/69),预警率为4.4%(3/67),真阳性率为3.0%(2/67),误检率为1.5%(1/67),真阴性率为95.5%(64/67),漏检率为0(0/67)、阳性预测值为66%(2/3),阴性预测值为100%(64/64),敏感性为100%(64/64),特异性为98.5%(64/65)。联合应用SSEPs和TCe MEPs监测的预警率为3.4%(2/58),真阳性率为3.4%(2/58),误检率为0(0/58),真阴性率为96.6%(56/58),漏检率为0(0/58),阳性预测值、阴性预测值、敏感性与特异性均为100%。三种模式的成功率、预警率、真阳性率、真阴性率、漏检率、阴性预测值、敏感性及特异性无统计学差异(P0.05),误检率及阳性预测值有统计学差异(P0.05)。结论 :联合应用SSEPs和TCeMEPs两种监测方法可提高严重脊柱侧后凸畸形患者矫形手术中神经监测的预警价值,降低术中不可逆神经损伤风险。     

特发性脊柱侧凸患者体感诱发电位研究

特发性脊柱侧凸存在多种解剖畸形,对心肺生理功能影响已有较多研究报告。为探讨脊柱侧凸对脊髓生理功能的影响,作者观察了Ｃｏｂｂ角６０°以上特发性脊柱侧凸患者体感诱发电位的变化。临床资料脊柱侧凸患者６８例,男３６例,女３２例,平均年龄１８６岁（１２～３６...     

经颅刺激运动诱发电位联合体感诱发电位监测在特发性脊柱侧凸矫形手术中应用的研究

背景：特发性脊柱侧凸手术治疗中神经功能障碍是最应受到关注的并发症,术中神经功能监测可帮助早期发现可能的神经功能损伤。目的：分析联合应用经颅刺激运动诱发电位（TcMEP）和体感诱发电位（SEP）的多模式术中神经功能监测在特发性脊柱侧凸矫形手术中对预测医源性神经功能损害的作用。方法：在特发性脊柱侧凸矫形手术中,运用TcMEP和（或）SEP进行神经功能监测。MEP监测采用经颅刺激C3、C4,记录外周肌源性MEP,SEP监测采用刺激双侧胫后神经,记录电极采用Cz—CPz。阳性诊断标准：与基线相比,MEP波幅下降75％,SEP波幅下降50％。结果：112例特发性脊柱侧凸患者中,联合MEP、SEP监测的检出率为100％。MEP监测阳性6例,假阳性1例。1例出现一过性神经功能障碍。MEP的监测敏感性为100％,特异性为99％;SEP监测敏感性50％,特异性为100％;联合MEP、SEP监测的敏感性、特异性均为100％。结论：特发性脊柱侧凸矫形手术中MEP＋SEP的术中神经功能监测可提高监测敏感性及特异性,可预测术中神经功能损伤事件的发生。MEP是多模式监测的基础,SEP是重要补充。单独应用MEP监测在特发性脊柱侧凸患者手术中有应用前景。     

经颅刺激运动诱发电位联合体感诱发电位监测在脊柱畸形手术中的应用

 目的分析联合应用经颅刺激运动诱发电位(transcranial electric stimulation motor evoked potential, TcMEP)+体感诱发电位(somatosensory-evoked potential, SEP)的多模式术中神经功能监测对预 测脊柱畸形矫形手术中医原性神经功能损害的意义。方法 在脊柱畸形矫形手术中, 同时应用 TcMEP 和(或)SEP进行神经功能监测。 MEP监测采用经颅刺激 ₃、C₄, 记录外周肌源性 MEP, SEP监测采用刺 激双侧胫后神经, 记录置于 C_z-FP_z。阳性诊断标准为, 与基线相比, MEP波幅下降 75%, SEP波幅下降 50%。结果 153例脊柱畸形患者中, 150例成功进行了术中 MEP监测, 83例进行了术中 SEP监测。联 合 MEP、SEP监测的检出率为 100%。MEP监测阳性共 12例, 所有患者中有 1例出现永久性神经功能障 碍, 4例出现一过性神经功能障碍。 MEP监测的敏感性为 90.9%, 特异性为 98.6%; SEP监测敏感性为 54.5%, 特异性为 94.3%;联合 MEP、SEP监测的敏感性达 92.3%, 特异性为 99.3%。结论 联合 MEP+ SEP的多模式术中神经功能监测可提高监测的敏感性及特异性, 可预测术中神经功能损伤事件的发生。 MEP是多模式监测的基础, 而 SEP是重要补充。     

脊柱侧凸术中皮层体感诱发电位(CSEP)监护的应用价值

近年来国内外在脊柱侧凸手术治疗方法及临床疗效方面取得了很大进展。但手术的安全性一直是影响手术疗效的最大隐患。一旦发生脊髓损伤,后果严重且不易恢复。自2000年4月~2005年6月我们对29例脊柱侧凸患者行术中皮层体感诱发电位监护,以提高手术的安全性,效果满意。1资料与方法1.1临床资料本组患者29例,男性10例,女性19例,平均年龄15.8岁(13~20岁)。其中特发性脊柱侧凸18例,先天性半椎体畸形8例,脊髓纵裂并脊柱侧凸1例,胸椎管内脂肪瘤并脊柱侧凸1例,Chiari畸形并脊柱侧凸1例。手术方式:后路楔形截骨、矫形内固定术15例;单纯后路矫形内固定…     

皮层下体感诱发电位监测脊柱侧凸手术的临床研究

目的：研究皮层下体感诱发电位对脊柱侧凸矫正手术监测的准确性,提高术中预防神经损伤的有效性。方法：对４１例脊柱侧凸患者于矫正术中采用皮层下体感诱发电位和皮层体感诱发电位监测脊髓功能。结果：皮层下体感诱发电位波形稳定可靠,很少受麻醉的影响;皮层体感诱发电位受麻醉影响较大,波幅几乎可消失。全组５例皮层下体感诱发电位出现异常,其中２例与临床相符,３例为假阳性;无假阴性发生。准确率为９２７％。结论：应用体感诱发电位术中监测脊髓功能,皮层下体感诱发电位是目前较理想的方法。     

体感诱发电位检查在先天性脊柱侧凸神经功能评估中的价值

目的 探讨体感诱发电位(SEP)检查在伴脊髓发育畸形的先天性脊柱侧凸(CS)中的诊断价值.方法 回顾性分析2001年9月到2007年9月诊治的187例CS患者临床资料,其中男性85例,女性102例;年龄3～22岁,平均13.8岁.所有患者均行全脊髓磁共振检查判断是否存在脊髓发育畸形.分析术前SEP的峰潜伏期及左、右侧峰潜伏期差值.SEP波形消失、峰潜伏期延长及峰潜伏期不对称定义为SEP异常.比较有无脊髓发育畸形患者的临床特征及SEP异常发生率的差异.结果 共有32例患者伴脊髓发育畸形.CSⅢ型(混合型)伴脊髓发育畸形比例(30.8%)高于Ⅰ型和Ⅱ型(P＜0.05).伴脊髓发育畸形组平均侧凸Cobb角大于无脊髓发育畸形组(P＜0.05),而两组平均后凸Cobb角差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).伴脊髓发育畸形组SEP异常率与无脊髓发育畸形相比,差异有统计学意义(x2=4.70,P＜0.05).结论 SEP检查可以评估CS患者的神经功能状态,对CS伴脊髓发育畸形具有辅助诊断价值.     

体感诱发电位监测在脊柱畸形Ponte截骨矫形手术中的应用

[目的]探讨体感诱发电位(SEP)监测在脊柱畸形Ponte截骨矫形手术中的应用价值.[方法]对36例因脊柱畸形行Ponte截骨矫形手术的患者进行术中SEP监测,其中男10例,女26例;年龄6.5～45.2岁,平均18.8岁.成人脊柱侧凸8例,青少年特发性脊柱侧凸14例,先天性脊柱侧凸4例.手术均采用后路Ponte截骨矫形.SEPP40波幅下降＞50％和(或)潜伏期延长超过10％或波形消失为异常标准.[结果]截骨、减压和矫形过程中8例患者出现SEPP40波异常,立即停止手术操作,寻找原因,并作相应处理.其中2例因术中出血导致血压下降,1例为胸腰段截骨,1例为中胸段截骨:另4例考虑与手术操作因素有关.2例为中胸段,2例为胸腰段.2例同时有波幅下降＞50％和潜伏期延长超过10％患者.1例成人脊柱侧凸患者术后出现短期的神经功能障碍,1例成人脊柱侧凸患者术后神经功能正常.[结论]术中体感诱发电位监测可作为指示Ponte截骨矫形术中脊髓功能的重要手段,敏感性较高,对其变化应积极应对并正确处理,以避免脊髓损伤.     

皮层体感诱发电位及经颅电刺激运动诱发电位联合监护在脊柱畸形矫正术中的应用

目的:探讨脊柱畸形矫正术中皮层体感诱发电位(CSEP)及经颅电刺激运动诱发电位(TES-MEP)联合监护在脊柱畸形矫正手术中的应用。方法:对我院收治的脊柱畸形患者根据术中监护方法分为两组:A组37例,其中男25例,女12例,年龄13～42岁,平均26.1岁,术中进行CSEP及TES-MEP联合监护;B组29例,其中男10例,女19例,年龄13～20岁,平均15.8岁,单纯采用CSEP监护作为对照组。术中持续观察CSEP及TES-MEP波幅及潜伏期变化,出现波幅下降50%、潜伏期延长10%或刺激强度高于初始刺激强度100V仍未引出者,停止手术并对症处理,术后给予激素治疗。结果:A组术中出现CSEP异常者4例(10.8%),TES-MEP异常者19例(60%)。术中CSEP及TES-MEP均异常者4例(10.8%),无术中CSEP异常而TES-MEP正常者。2例(陈旧性结核并后凸畸形1例,陈旧性骨折并后凸畸形1例)术中合拢截骨平面时,TES-MEP波形均消失,但仅1例出现CSEP异常,经术中积极处理,至手术结束时波形仍未恢复至术前水平,术后均出现神经功能障碍。余35例患者术后无神经功能损伤(假阴性率0%)。B组9例(21%)术中出现CSEP波形异常,其中2例虽经减少矫形角度及激素冲击治疗,术后仍出现双下肢瘫,余术后未出现神经功能障碍。3例术中监护未见异常者,术后出现重度不可逆性脊髓损伤(假阴性率10%)。结论:CSEP结合TES-MEP联合监护能较可靠、准确的反映术中脊髓功能状态,可降低监护假阴性率,为手术治疗过程提供参考。     

EOS影像三维重建在Chiari畸形伴脊柱侧凸患者中应用的可靠性及准确性

目的:探讨使用EOS影像系统进行三维重建在Chiari畸形伴脊柱侧凸患者中应用的可靠性和准确性。方法:选取2017年7月～2018年4月于我院行EOS全脊柱正侧位片检查的Chiari畸形伴脊柱侧凸患者共14例,其中男5例,女9例,年龄9～18岁(13.4±2.9岁)。利用sterEOS软件分别对每例患者的EOS全脊柱正侧位片进行全脊柱三维建模并获得脊柱骨盆参数[包括脊柱侧凸Cobb角、顶椎旋转角(apical vertebral rotation,AVR)、T1～T12后凸角(T1～T12 TK)、T4～T12后凸角(T4～T12 TK)、L1～L5前凸角(L1～L5 LL)、L1～S1前凸角(L1～S1 LL)、骨盆倾斜角(PT)、骶骨倾斜角(SS)、骨盆入射角(PI)]的测量数值。由2名脊柱外科医师(医师A与B)分别独立重建,对各椎体进行契合度评分,并利用观察者间组内相关系数(intraclass correlation coefficient,ICC)来评价2名医师测得数据的观察者间变异。医师A同时在传统立位全脊柱正侧位X线片上测量上述参数,并将所测得参数与其第一次EOS三维重建所得参数进行一致性分析。3个月后2名医师分别对14例患者的EOS全脊柱正侧位片重新进行三维建模测量,对以上参数进行重测信度研究。根据脊柱侧凸Cobb角大小将患者分为3组:第1组Cobb角40°,共3例;第2组Cobb角40°～60°,共7例;第3组Cobb角60°,共4例。对契合度评分进行三组间两两比较,观察该系统在不同Cobb角大小患者中的应用情况。结果:EOS影像三维建模后,脊柱测量值中,Cobb角、AVR、T1～T12 TK、T4～T12 TK、L1～L5 LL和L1～S1 LL的观察者间ICC分别为0.980、0.990、0.987、0.945、0.990和0.963 (P0.01);骨盆测量值中,PI、SS和PT的观察者间ICC分别为0.962、0.821和0.895 (P0.01)。契合度评分中,第1组与第2组、第2组与第3组患者的评分之间无统计学差异(P0.05),而第1组与第3组患者之间的评分存在显著性差异(P0.05)。在传统立位全脊柱正侧位X线片与EOS三维重建全脊柱片的一致性分析中,脊柱侧凸Cobb角、T1～T12 TK、T4～T12 TK、L1～L5 LL、L1～S1 LL、PI、PT及SS的ICC值分别为0.981、0.991、0.843、0.975、0.972、0.997、0.998和0.996。2名医师的各参数重测可信度均很高,2名医师均在PT出现最小值,分别为0.883和0.807。结论:使用EOS影像系统摄片并进行三维重建对Chiari畸形伴脊柱侧凸患者进行影像学测量是可靠的,为脊柱侧凸的评估增添了一种新的方法。     

右美托咪定对特发性脊柱侧弯矫形术中体感诱发电位和运动诱发电位的影响

目的:研究右美托咪定（dexmedetomidine, Dex）对特发性脊柱侧弯矫形术中体感诱发电位（somatosensory evoked potentials, SEPs）和经颅电刺激运动诱发电位（transcranial electric motor evoked potentials, TCeMEPs）的影响...     

Combined motor and somatosensory evoked potentials for intraoperative monitoring: intra- and postoperative data in a series of 69 operations

The primary objective of neurophysiologic monitoring during surgery is to avoid permanent neurological injury resulting from surgical manipulation. To prevent motor deficits, either somatosensory (SSEP) or transcranial motor evoked potentials (MEP) are applied. This prospective study was conducted to evaluate if the combined use of SSEP and MEP might be beneficial. Combined SSEP/MEP monitoring was attempted in 100 consecutive procedures, including intracranial and spinal operations. Repetitive transcranial electric motor cortex stimulation was used to elicit MEP from muscles of the upper and lower limb. Stimulation of the tibial and median nerves was performed to record SSEP. Critical SSEP/MEP changes were defined as decreases in amplitude of more than 50% or increases in latency of more than 10% of baseline values. The operation was paused or the surgical strategy was modified in every case of SSEP/MEP changes. Combined SSEP/MEP monitoring was possible in 69 out of 100 operations. In 49 of the 69 operations (71%), SSEP/ MEP were stable, and the patients remained neurologically intact. Critical SSEP/ MEP changes were seen in six operations. Critical MEP changes with stable SSEP occurred in 12 operations. Overall, critical MEP changes were recorded in 18 operations (26%). In 12 of the 18 operations, MEP recovered to some extent after modification of the surgical strategy, and the patients either showed no (n = 10) or only a transient motor deficit (n = 2). In the remaining six operations, MEP did not recover and the patients either had a transient (n = 3) or a permanent (n = 3) motor deficit. Critical SSEP changes with stable MEP were observed in two operations; both patients did not show a new motor deficit. Our data again confirm that MEP monitoring is superior to SSEP monitoring in detecting impending impairment of the functional integrity of cerebral and spinal cord motor pathways during surgery. Detection of MEP changes and adjustment of the surgical strategy might allow to prevent irreversible pyramidal tract damage. Stable SSEP/MEP recordings reassure the surgeon that motor function is still intact and surgery can be continued safely. The combined SSEP/ MEP monitoring becomes advantageous, if one modality is not recordable.     

The value of somatosensory and motor evoked potentials in pre-clinical spondylotic cervical cord compression

Previous studies have yielded conflicting data concerning the value of evoked potential parameters in the assessment of clinical relevance of cervical cord compression in clinically “silent” cases. The aim of this study was to assess the value of somatosensory (SEP) and motor evoked potentials (MEP) in the evaluation and prediction of the clinical course, by means of a 2-year follow-up prospective electrophysiological and clinical study performed in patients with clinically “silent” spondylotic cervical cord compression. Thirty patients with MR signs of spondylotic cervical cord compression but without clinical signs of myelopathy were evaluated clinically and using SEPs and MEPs during a 2-year period. The results of the study showed that SEPs and MEPs documented subclinical involvement of cervical cord in 50% of patients with clinically “silent” spondylotic cervical cord compression. During the 2-year period clinical signs of cervical myelopathy were observed in one-third of patients with entry EP abnormality in comparison with no patients with normal EP tests. Combined SEPs and MEPs proved to be a valuable tool in the assessment of the functional relevance of subclinical spondylotic cervical cord compression. Normal EP findings predict a favourable 2-year clinical outcome. Received: 27 February 1998 Revised: 8 June 1998 Accepted: 30 June 1998     

异丙酚浓度变化对术中体感和运动诱发电位监测的影响

目的:探讨异丙酚浓度变化对体感诱发电位(SEP)和运动诱发电位(MEP)的影响。方法:20例接受手术治疗的特发性脊柱侧凸患者,术中实施异丙酚静脉全麻和多模态神经电生理监护。在麻醉诱导期间,观察SEP、MEP随异丙酚浓度增加的变化。在矫形操作完成后的伤口缝合过程中,观察SEP、MEP随麻醉浓度降低的变化。分别记录相应异丙酚剂量增加和剂量减少后电位达到平台期的延迟时间。结果:异丙酚浓度的变化不会引起SEP和MEP潜伏期的显著变化(SEP:36.1±2.6ms vs 36.2±2.3ms,P0.05;MEP:27.0±1.5ms vs 27.1±1.6ms,P0.05)。异丙酚浓度的增加可以显著降低SEP波幅值(1.91±0.53μV vs 1.37±0.55μV,P0.001)和MEP幅值(175.7±134μV vs 127±81μV,P0.001);异丙酚浓度降低则显著增加SEP幅值(1.26±0.64μV vs 1.50±0.56μV,P0.005)和MEP幅值(143±100μV vs 169±133μV,P0.005)。SEP、MEP的变化相对于异丙酚剂量变化存在滞后效应。当剂量增加时,延迟期显示SEP为18.5±6.5min,而MEP为10.5±3.6min;当剂量减少时,延迟期显示SEP为29.6±10.6min,而MEP为13.5±6.3min,两组间比较差异有显著统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:异丙酚剂量升高可造成SEP和MEP幅值的快速下降,剂量降低可使其峰值增加;MEP较SEP对异丙酚剂量变化更为敏感。     

生长棒撑开术中经颅刺激运动诱发电位和体感诱发电位监测的应用价值

目的:分析生长棒撑开术中经颅刺激运动诱发电位(MEP)和体感诱发电位(SEP)神经功能监测的应用价值。方法:回顾性分析2010年10月~2015年1月我院进行的65例141次生长棒撑开手术,在生长棒撑开术中,运用MEP和SEP进行神经功能监测。MEP监测采用经颅刺激C3、C4,记录外周肌源性MEP,SEP监测采用刺激双侧胫后神经,记录电极采用Cz-CPz。阳性诊断标准:与基线相比,MEP波幅下降75%,SEP波幅下降50%或潜伏期延长10%。结果:141例次撑开手术中成功获得具有监护价值且重复性较好MEP 139例次,检出率98.6%,全程失败2例次(占1.4%);SEP成功监测140例次,检出率99.3%,失败1例(占0.7%)。所有患者均能成功记录到一种以上的诱发电位。本组141例次手术中未出现MEP及SEP监测阳性。所有患儿术后神经系统检查均无异常发现,神经功能监测结果均为真阴性。结论:生长棒撑开术是简单安全的手术操作,但是,运用MEP和SEP进行术中神经功能监测可以为生长棒撑开术提供客观的安全评估指标。     

诱发电位监测脊髓缺血性损害的实验研究

目的：探索术中诱发电位对脊髓缺血性损害的监测作用。方法：12只犬,随机分为3组,分别行单纯主射造影剂、使用明胶海绵和碘油作栓塞剂栓塞单侧肋间动脉（左T8／9）造成脊髓缺血,术中应用运动诱发电位（MEPs)和体感诱发电位（SEPs)监测,观察术中,术后MEPs与SEPs的变化,比较各各组术后运动分级和病理检查结果。结果：注射造影剂或栓塞剂时SEPst MPEs潜伏期均有不同程度的延长,波幅均有不同程度的下降,但单纯造影组5min后恢复,明胶海绵组30min恢复,碘油组30min仍未见恢复。MEPs变化与运动功能分级一致,SEPs和MEPs都与病理形态相关。结论：SEPs、MEPs对脊髓缺血性损害具有良好的监测作用;MEPs 的改变与术后脊髓运动功能相关。     

脊髓损伤后早期减压对诱发电位影响的实验研究

[目的]观察脊髓损伤后早期减压对体感诱发电位及经颅磁刺激运动诱发电位的影响，以探讨诱发电位在判断手术时机及预后中的应用价值。[方法]日本大耳兔32只随机分4组。A组为对照组，不造成脊髓损伤。B、C、D组为脊髓损伤组。对每组动物于不同时间分别检测SEP、MEP。分析波形的潜伏期、峰问波幅。用后肢的Tarlov分级法作伤后运动功能评分。取脊髓标本，行组织学观察。[结果]随着脊髓压迫时间的延长，SEP、MEP的潜伏期逐渐延长，波幅逐渐减小．波幅变化较潜伏期更为敏感。在恢复过程中，脊髓受压时间越短，诱发电位恢复越早。潜伏期恢复早于波幅，而且SEP恢复早于MEP，MEP的恢复早于功能评分。[结论]SEP与TMS-MEP对脊髓损伤十分敏感，能较早反映脊髓损伤程度，可用于指导临床手术治疗和判断预后。     

Comparison of somatosensory evoked potentials between adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and congenital scoliosis without neural axis abnormalities

Background contextAbnormal somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) have been documented in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with different cure severity. However, few studies investigated whether abnormal SEPs were the cause or effect of idiopathic scoliosis.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the significance of abnormal SEPs in patients with AIS, and to explore its effect on the etiopathogenesis of AIS.Study design/SettingThis study evaluated SEPs in patients with AIS and congenital scoliosis (CS) with similar curve pattern and severity both in coronal and sagittal planes.Patient sampleFemale patients with AIS and CS in our spine surgery center from 2000 to 2009 were recruited for this study.Outcome measuresRate of abnormal SEPs.MethodsPosterior tibial nerve SEPs (PTN-SEPs) were performed on female patients with AIS and CS. The inclusion criteria were patients with AIS with a Lenke type 1 curve and patients with CS with right thoracic curve (apex between T5 and T12) and normal sagittal profile (kyphosis less than 50° measured from T2 to T12). All patients were evaluated with total spine magnetic resonance imaging, and those with neural axis abnormalities were excluded. The patients with neurological deficits on detailed physical examination were also excluded. Absence of SEPs waveforms or prolongation of peak latency or asymmetrical peak latency were defined as pathological change. The incidence of pathological SEPs and clinical characteristics were compared between patients with AIS and patients with CS.ResultsForty-six patients with AIS and 33 patients with CS were included in this study. There was no significant difference in coronal and sagittal Cobb angle between the two groups. The rate of abnormal SEPs was 32.6% (15/46) and 12.1% (4/33) in AIS and CS groups, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (p<.05).ConclusionSomatosensory pathway dysfunction could be found in both AIS and CS without neural axis abnormalities, and the patients with AIS tended to have higher rates of somatosensory disorders than patients with CS with similar scoliosis curve, which indicates that both scoliosis curve and primary etiopathogenic factor contribute to the sensory deficit in patients with AIS.