Real-Time screw check could prevent nerve damage in spine surgery

NCT ID NCT01232517

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a device called NeuroVision that monitors nerve activity during spine surgery. It has a new feature that checks if screws are placed correctly as they go in, rather than after. The goal was to see if this real-time check helps surgeons avoid nerve problems. The study involved 60 adults having lumbar fusion surgery.

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Locations

  • Aurora BayCare Medical Center

    Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54308, United States

  • Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, PS

    Spokane, Washington, 99208, United States

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States