Advanced Techniques in Intraoperative Monitoring for the Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedure: a Utility Study
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Summary
This study is designed to evaluate the clinical utility of a known intraoperative neuromonitoring modality (SSEP) using saphenous nerve as the site of stimulation to identify changes to the lumbar nerves which may be at risk during the lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) procedure.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age at the time of planned surgery. * Indicated for 1- or 2-level instrumented LLIF surgery (in either prone or lateral decubitus positions), inclusive of the L4-5 disc space. * Written informed consent obtained from subject or subject's legal representative and ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring surgical treatment at more than 2 lumbar levels. * Patients with peripheral neuropathy such as from diabetes or other conditions that might affect the reliability of intraoperative neu…
Interventions
- Diagnostic TestSomatosensory evoked potential [SSEP] intraoperative monitoring
No study specific intervention is performed. Intraoperative neuromonitoring system that is observed in this study is for assessing the health of the lumbar plexus during lateral lumbar interbody fusion surgery
Location
- Alphatec Spine Inc.Carlsbad, California