Surgeries – Peripheral

IOM can be useful in certain types of peripheral surgeries. These are procedures that place neural tissues at risk.

Indications

Several orthopedic surgeries have high complication rates involving the sciatic nerve. Acetabulum, pelvic, and hip fractures may be associated with complications involving the sciatic nerve.

Sciatic sensory nerve injury can be monitored using SSEP and H wave studies. Motor nerve injuries may be prevented by using EMGand TcMEP studies.

Research Papers

• Monitoring of somatosensory and motor evoked potentials during open reduction and internal fixation of pelvis and acetabular fractures. Click here to read…