What are the risks of intraoperative monitoring?
Presently, the most common risk associated with neuromonitoring is the potential for small scabs or bruises on the body from subdermal electrodes used to record electrical potentials. There are other theoretical risks depending upon the type of monitoring modality used. Certain techniques may be precluded if you have a history of skull defects, aneurysm clips, intracranial shunts, pacemakers, or implantable brain stimulators. We suggest you discuss these aspects of your medical history with your surgeon and with the monitoring staff prior to your procedure.
