Neuroophysiologic monitoring during spine surgery

摘要

A system and methods for neurophysiological assessements during surgical procedures are disclosed. The health and status of the lower motor neural pathway is established in tissues having neural structures which if contacted or impinged may result in neural impairment for the patient. A computer-implemented method monitors the health of the lower motor neural pathway before, during spinal surgery. The method includes delivering a first transcutaneous, trans-abdominal stimulation signal to a spinal nerve root superior to a surgical target site; and determining neuromuscular response data set based on transmission on the stimulation signal to a muscle located inferior to the surgical target site.