Chapter 4: Neurophysiologic Monitoring During Spinal Cord Stimulation
Author
Marina Abramova, MD - LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
About this chapter
EMG, or electromyography, and SSEP, or somatosensory evoked potentials, are two methods of neurophysiologic monitoring. This chapter describes how they can assist in ensuring correct placement of electrodes in spinal cord stimulation.
Index of Sections
Section 4.1: General Uses of Neurological Monitoring in Spine Surgery
Section 4.2: Laminectomy Electrode Implantation, General Methods
Section 4.3: Technique of Midline Positioning of the Spinal Cord Stimulator – Tripolar paddle
Section 4.4: New frontiers of intraoperative EMG application
Section 4.5: References