Should evoked potential monitoring be used in degenerative cervical spine surgery? A systematic review

ConclusionsOn the basis of available evidence, MIOM could be a helpful tool in decompression cervical spine surgery in patients affected by degenerative spinal stenosis, since it is associated with high specificity and sensitivity for detection of intraoperative neural damage. However, evidence is still lacking regarding patient selection to identify individuals in whom monitoring is indicated.Level of evidenceIV (systematic review of studies with LOE II to IV).
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research