Electrodiagnostic Evaluation in Cervical Spondylothic Myelopathy

The diagnosis of cervical spondylothic myelopathy (CSM) can be challenging. Pysical findings, radiological studies and elec trophysiological studies are all important for the diagnosis of CSM. Electrophysiological studies, such as electromyography and evoked potentials demonstrate the functional status of the nervous system, therefore they are especially important for making treatment decisions in patients with mild clinical findings and severe radiological findings. This review will focus on the role of electrophysiological studies in the evaluation of CSM.