Clinical Usefulness of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials in Patients with Stroke. |
Kwon, Hee Kyu , Yim, Seok Kyun , Kim, Lina , Chae, Su Han , Lee, Hang Jae |
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea. evergreenlina@daum.net |
뇌졸중 환자에서 체성 유발 전위 검사의 유용성 |
권희규, 임석균, 김리나, 채수한, 이항재 |
고려대학교 의과대학 재활의학교실 |
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Abstract |
Objective To assess the usefulness of the somatosensory evoked potentials in correlating with various clinical features and in predicting the functional outcome in patients with stroke. Method The subjects were 57 patients with first stroke. Somatosensory evoked potential study was performed at the time of transfer to the rehabilitation department. Data of somatosensory evoked potential with median and tibial nerve stimulations were obtained and classified as normal (group 1), abnormal (group 2), and no response group (group 3). Modified Barthel index (MBI), motor and sensory functions were evaluated at the time of transfer and discharge.
Results MBI score was statistically different among the 3 groups based on the findings of median and tibial nerve SSEP at the time of transfer, but not different at the time of discharge. Motor function was statistically different among the 3 groups at the time of transfer and discharge. Sensory function was statistically different among the 3 groups at the time of transfer, but not different at the time of discharge.
Conclusion Even though SSEP study reflects the functional status of the patients and correlates well with the findings of brain image, it has limitation in predicting outcome of the patients with stroke. (J Korean Acad Rehab Med 2003; 27: 355-360)
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Key Words:
Somatosensory evoked potentials, Stroke, Modified Barthel index |
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