New surgical tool aims to stop spine screw mistakes before they happen

NCT ID NCT01232517

Summary

This study tested a new feature of a nerve monitoring system used during spinal fusion surgery. The system gives surgeons real-time alerts about nerve safety while placing screws, instead of checking after the screw is already in place. Researchers wanted to see if this real-time feedback helps prevent screw misplacement and potential nerve injury during surgery.

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Contacts and locations

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

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