[Neurogenic mixed evoked potential monitoring during scoliosis surgery: retrospective analysis of 149 cases].
- Authors
- Type
- Published Article
- Journal
- Revue de chirurgie orthopédique et réparatrice de l'appareil moteur
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2000
- Volume
- 86
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 46–53
- Identifiers
- PMID: 10669824
- Source
- Medline
- License
- Unknown
Abstract
NMEP monitoring is a sensitive and specific method useful for detecting an impending lesion of the spinal cord. NMEPs are also helpful in localizing the spinal level of the lesion. They represent a primary choice tool for neuromonitoring during scoliosis surgery.