There are many things we find important to the world of healthcare and neuromonitoring. Here we post helpful information for our patients, hospitals, and surgeons.
October 05, 2020
Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) provides surgical teams with the necessary resources to provide a patient care level that otherwise would not be possible. IONM uses sensors placed on the patient's body to monitor the body's neural network's functional integrity. Information provided using this technique allows the surgeon to provide a safer and more controlled surgery, which is crucial to maintaining their quality of life post-surgery in the case of geriatric surgeries.
September 30, 2020
The resection of brain tumors located within or near the eloquent tissue has a higher risk of postoperative neurological deficits. The primary concerns include loss of sensory and...
September 22, 2020
Without this discovery, made possible by Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring or IONM, the patient could have suffered from spinal cord or nerve damage resulting in muscle weakness, numbness, severe pain, and even paralysis, among other life-altering complications.
September 22, 2020
We would like to congratulate James Watt for being elected as SSET President-Elect. He will serve as President-Elect until 2021 and then become SSET President for the 2021-2023 term.
September 21, 2020
Please join us in congratulating Rudy Garza and Tracie Hardin-Anderson for being elected to the SSET Board of Directors. We look forward to having both of them serving as board members for the next two years.
By Admin on September 14, 2020
Neurosurgeon Justin Brown, MD, has developed a surgical technique to help some neurologic patients regain movement, according to a Sept. 13 Boston Herald report.
August 27, 2020
Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) is routinely utilized to detect and prevent injuries to the nervous system during surgeries. IONM can be used to map and monitor cranial nerves that may be...
By Admin on August 11, 2020
There's no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our daily lives, from working to seeing others and buying groceries. One other consequence of COVID-19 is how and how much we sit, which has had significant impacts on lower back health.
By Admin on August 11, 2020
Living with pain and stiffness in the lower back and shrugging it off as a result of sitting too long, poor posture, or an uncomfortable chair? While these things can certainly contribute to lower back pain, stiffness, and also affect your mobility, there may be something more serious happening: lumbar spondylosis.
By Admin on July 30, 2020
Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) is not used routinely during tibial and fibular osteotomy procedures. Pediatric patients who present with Tibia Vara (Blount's disease), juvenile osteochondrosis, and Genu Valgum (Knock-Knees), etc. are surgically treated with tibial and fibular osteotomy. These patients have a high risk of...