Role of Transcranial Motor Evoked Potential Monitoring During Traumatic Spinal Injury Surgery: A Prospective Multicenter Study of the Monitoring Committee of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research

Objective: Traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) stands as one of the most profoundly damaging and debilitating conditions. This study aims to explore the potential of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) variables and peripheral inflammatory indicators as promising biomarkers. It aims to understand their significance in evaluating the severity and predicting the prognosis of TSCI. Furthermore, the study aims to ascertain whether combining these indicators could enhance the accuracy of injury assessment and predictive prognostic ability. Methods: A multicentre retrospective cohort study was conducted to assess the severity and prognostic value of MRI variables and peripheral inflammatory response biomarkers in patients with acute cervicalTSCI. The study involved 374 patients with acute cervicalTSCI drawn from the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University. The severity and prognosis of patients with acute cervical TSCI were assessed using the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS). The correlation between MRI variables, peripheral inflammatory response biomarkers, admission severity, and the 1-year follow-up prognosis was analysed. Results: After the initial assessment using the AIS grading system, 169 (49.2%) patients fell into the non-severe category for cervical TSCI (AIS A–B), while 205 (50.8%) patients were classified as severe cases (AIS C–E). The MRI variables (intramedullary lesion length [IMLL], Brain and Spinal Injury Centre [BASIC], maximum spinal cord compression [MSCC], and maximum canal compromise [MCC]) and inflammatory response biomarkers (white blood cells [WBCs], neutrophils, and C-reactive protein [CRP]) exhibited a consistent decrease correlating with the severity grades noted upon admission. Among the 374 patients assessed, 147 (39.3%) experienced a poor prognosis, as indicated by the AIS grade during the 1-year follow-up. MRI variables and peripheral inflammatory response biomarkers declined in correspondence with the follow-up AIS grades. Sex (p <0.001), IMLL (p <0.001), MSCC (p<0.001), MCC (p <0.001), BASIC (p <0.001), WBC (p<0.001), neutrophils (p <0.001), and CRP (p <0.001) were statistically significant in predicting poor outcomes. Through multiple logistic regression analysis, BASIC score and CRP emerged as independent predictors of poor prognosis. Notably, the model combining the BASIC score and CRP yielded a larger area under the curve compared to models using only the BASIC score or CRP individually. Conclusions: The BASIC score and CRP are crucial biomarkers for evaluating the severity of cervical TSCI and predicting prognosis. Their combination proved to be a more robust determinant of injury severity and a better predictor of neurological recovery.

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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Neurosurgery

Guzzi,

Ricciuti,

Della Torre

et al. 2024

JCM

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Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) is a crucial advancement in neurosurgery, enhancing procedural safety and precision. This technique involves continuous real-time assessment of neurophysiological signals, aiding surgeons in timely interventions to protect neural structures. In addition to inherent limitations, IONM necessitates a detailed anesthetic plan for accurate signal recording. Given the growing importance of IONM in neurosurgery, we conducted a narrative review including the most relevant studies about the modalities and their application in different fields of neurosurgery. In particular, this review provides insights for all physicians and healthcare professionals unfamiliar with IONM, elucidating commonly used techniques in neurosurgery. In particular, it discusses the roles of IONM in various neurosurgical settings such as tumoral brain resection, neurovascular surgery, epilepsy surgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery. Furthermore, it offers an overview of the anesthesiologic strategies and limitations of techniques essential for the effective implementation of IONM.

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Role of Transcranial Motor Evoked Potential Monitoring During Traumatic Spinal Injury Surgery: A Prospective Multicenter Study of the Monitoring Committee of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research

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Utility of somatosensory- and motor-evoked potential change thresholds in surgical treatment for thoracic spinal stenosis based on different pathologies

Utility of somatosensory- and motor-evoked potential change thresholds in surgical treatment for thoracic spinal stenosis based on different pathologies

MRI variables and peripheral inflammatory response biomarkers predict severity and prognosis in patients with acute cervical traumatic spinal cord injury

Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Neurosurgery

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