Electroneuromyography in the diagnostics of postoperative neurological complications in patients with scoliosis

The object of the study was to make the neurophysiologic analysis of postoperative neurological disorders associated with the influence of surgical intervention and graduated traction loads on the functional status of the conductor system and reaction-involved neuronal structures of spinal cord in patients with scoliosis of III-IV degree. The results of treatment have been analyzed in 8 female patients at the age of 13-21 years with the diagnosis of postoperative neurological disorders (lower paraparesis) of different character and severity degree, verified by the data of EMG-examinations using global and stimulation electroneuromyography. The data obtained show the expedience of intra- and postoperative monitoring use for the functions of radiculosegmental structures and corticospinal tracts under surgical treatment of the mentioned category of patients.