While brachial plexus injury due to traction or over tightening of the shoulders during cervical procedures isn't common it is important to guard against this possibility.
Thoracic and Lumbar Surgical Procedures
While there are many similarities involving spine surgery at T1-L1 vs L2-S1 there is one critical factor to consider from a monitoring perspective.
Any incision can result in damage to the sensory nerves in the area of the incision. Significant nerve damage, which may cause loss of muscle function, can occur after hip replacement.
The targeted nerve can be identified using an injectable, mono-polar stimulating needle that sends a small signal to the nerve. The signal is then recorded, utilizing the corresponding muscle group.
