Systematic Correlation of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Abstract

Transcranial magnetic stimulation showed excellent correlation with magnetic resonance imaging findings and can be considered as an effective technique for screening patients for cervical cord abnormalities before magnetic resonance imaging in the clinical setting. The findings in this study have relevant implications in the pathophysiology, management, and health costs of cervical spondylotic myelopathy.