title: [Lumbar spinal stenosis. Significance of neurophysiologic tests].
abstract: The authors review Lumbar Spinal Stenosis discussing the diagnostic criteria, the etiopathogenesis, and clinical manifestations. Imaging and neurophysiological investigations are also discussed. EMG, Sensory Evoked Potencials and Motor Stimulation are described stressing their role in differential diagnosis. The therapeutic approach is briefly commented.
authors.affiliation: Instituto Português de Reumatologia, Centro de Estudos Egas Moniz, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Carvalho
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alves
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Luís
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Estenose do canal lombar. Importância dos exames neurofisiológicos.