Electrodiagnostic testing in dogs with disorders of the spinal cord or cauda equina

Electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing is uncommonly utilized in dogs other than for investigation of disorders of the neuromuscular system. In dogs with diseases affecting the spinal cord or cauda equina, EDX testing can provide functional data complementary to imaging information that together can guide...

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Published in:The veterinary journal (1997) 2024-04, Vol.304, p.106082-106082, Article 106082
Main Author: Lewis, M.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cauda Equina
Cord dorsum potentials
Dog Diseases - diagnosis
Dogs
Electrophysiology
Late responses
Motor evoked potentials
Nerve Compression Syndromes - veterinary
Prognosis
Somatosensory evoked potentials
Spinal Cord
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Summary:Electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing is uncommonly utilized in dogs other than for investigation of disorders of the neuromuscular system. In dogs with diseases affecting the spinal cord or cauda equina, EDX testing can provide functional data complementary to imaging information that together can guide therapeutic and management approaches. Additionally, in some clinical scenarios, EDX testing prior to advanced imaging is integral to identifying if there is spinal cord or cauda equina involvement and can aid in determining the appropriate diagnostic path. This review will outline EDX testing methods that have been reported in dogs relating to the diagnosis, monitoring or prognosis of various conditions affecting the spinal cord and cauda equina. The various tests will be briefly outlined regarding how they are performed and what information is provided. The main focus will be on clinical applications including highlighting situations where EDX testing is useful for differentiating between neurologic and non-neurologic presentations. Additional ways these EDX techniques could be incorporated in the management of diseases of the spinal cord and cauda equina in dogs will be presented. •Electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing can be useful for spinal cord disorders in dogs.•EDX testing can be useful for cauda equina disorders in dogs.•EDX tests combined with advanced imaging can aid in diagnosis of various conditions.•EDX monitoring during spinal surgery might be worthy of further development in dogs.
ISSN:1090-0233
1532-2971
DOI:10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106082