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Is there a relationship between changes in motor evoked potential latency intraoperatively and post-operative changes in walking function in patients undergoing spinal decompression.
Is there a relationship between changes in motor evoked potential latency intraoperatively and post-operative changes in walking function in patients undergoing spinal decompression. Tests will include the pre and post decompression MEP (motor evoked potential) latency and pre and post surgery walking speed and quality of life assessments.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery Group | Consecutive patients from a two surgeon practice |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Motor Evoked Potential Latency | MEP latency at induction and completion of decompression | Day 0 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 10 m Timed Walking speed | 10m timed walk | pre-surgery and 3 months post surgery |
| Quality of Life measured in SF-36 | SF-36 | pre-surgery and 3 months post surgery |
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Consecutive patients with central spinal stenosis scheduled for surgical decompression.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Norton, PhD | University of Saskatchewan | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Royal University Hospital | Saskatoon | Saskatchewan | S7N 0W8 | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
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| D013130 | Spinal Stenosis |
| ID | Term |
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| D013122 | Spinal Diseases |
| D001847 | Bone Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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