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. Particular attention is paid to the mention of epidural paddle electrode systems.

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