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IONM, explained.
Practical, clinically grounded resources on intraoperative neuromonitoring for surgeons, surgical facilities, and patients.
Neuromonitoring Coverage Across the DFW Metroplex
Delivering consistent intraoperative neuromonitoring across a region as large as Dallas-Fort Worth takes coordination, qualified staffing, and reliable scheduling. Here is what surgeons and facilities should expect from regional coverage.
Read ArticleNeuromonitoring in Pain Management: SCS Trials, Implants, and Beyond
Pain-management procedures increasingly place devices near sensitive neural structures. Neuromonitoring can support accurate placement and help protect the spinal cord and nerve roots during these interventions.
Read ArticleWhat Patients Should Know About Neuromonitoring During Surgery
If your surgeon has mentioned neuromonitoring, you may have questions about what it is and why it matters. This plain-language overview explains the basics for patients and families.
Read ArticleRemote Physician Oversight in IONM: How It Works
Remote physician oversight lets a board-certified interpreting physician supervise neuromonitoring in real time without being physically in the room. Here is how the model works and what makes it reliable.
Read ArticleChoosing an IONM Provider: Questions Every Surgeon Should Ask
Not all neuromonitoring services are alike. The questions below help surgeons and facilities evaluate the credentials, coverage, and communication practices that define a dependable IONM partner.
Read ArticleBAER and Cranial Procedures: Protecting the Brainstem
Brainstem auditory evoked responses help surgical teams track the integrity of the auditory pathway and brainstem during posterior fossa and skull base procedures. Here is how the modality works and where it fits.
Read ArticleSSEP vs. MEP: Understanding the Core Neuromonitoring Modalities
Somatosensory and motor evoked potentials assess different parts of the nervous system. Knowing what each measures, and why they are used together, clarifies how monitoring protects neural function.
Read ArticleNeuromonitoring Billing & Compliance: What Facilities Should Know
Intraoperative neuromonitoring involves both a technical and a professional component, each with its own billing and documentation expectations. Here is a general orientation to how the pieces fit together.
Read ArticleIONM in Spine Surgery: Reducing the Risk of Neurological Injury
Spine procedures place the spinal cord and nerve roots close to the surgical field. Neuromonitoring offers a way to detect functional changes early, while there may still be time to respond.
Read ArticleEMG and Pedicle Screw Testing in Spinal Fusion
Electromyography gives the surgical team a real-time window into nerve root function during instrumented fusion. Here is how free-running and triggered EMG support safer pedicle screw placement.
Read ArticleContinuous EEG Monitoring: What It Is and When It's Used
Electroencephalography records the brain's electrical activity in real time. In the operating room, continuous EEG can reflect cortical function and cerebral perfusion during procedures where the brain is at risk.
Read ArticleWhat Is Intraoperative Neuromonitoring? A Surgeon's Overview
Intraoperative neuromonitoring gives the surgical team real-time feedback on the functional integrity of the nervous system. Here is what it is, how it works, and why it has become standard practice for many procedures.
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