Spinal cord and nerve root monitoring in spine surgery and related procedures

Intensive research in the field of intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring has been performed directed at finding reliable stimulating and recording techniques and adequate anesthetic regimes applicable to spinal procedures. The aim is a comprehensive monitoring not only of afferent and efferent...

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Published in:Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Pa. 1976), 1996-04, Vol.21 (7), p.879-885
Main Authors: HERDMANN, J, DELETIS, V, EDMONDS, H. L, MOROTA, N
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Humans
Medical sciences
Monitoring, Intraoperative - methods
Monitoring, Intraoperative - trends
Orthopedic surgery
Spinal Cord - surgery
Spinal Nerve Roots - surgery
Spine - surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:Intensive research in the field of intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring has been performed directed at finding reliable stimulating and recording techniques and adequate anesthetic regimes applicable to spinal procedures. The aim is a comprehensive monitoring not only of afferent and efferent spinal cord pathways but also of sensory and motor nerve roots and cauda equina fibers. Conventional somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) are complemented by motor evoked potentials, dermatomal sensory evoked potentials, spinal cord evoked potentials, evoked electromyography, sensory and motor fiber mapping of the cauda equina, bulbocavernosus reflex testing, and neurogenic evoked potentials. Apart from describing the essentials of these techniques and their indications and limitations, this article deals with the influence of anesthetic management on the production and interpretation of evoked potentials.
ISSN:0362-2436
1528-1159
DOI:10.1097/00007632-199604010-00023