Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring for Spinal Fusion

Abstract

The surgical techniques of spinal fusion are frequently used in the treatment of many spine conditions. Apart from having anatomical knowledge, in order to perform those procedures safely, it is essential to utilize all the tools available to assure the appropriate positioning of the materials and avoid neural injury. The goal of this article is to review the literature on the use of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring for spinal fusion procedures and to discuss the controversies regarding this issue.