Use of Dynamic Spinal Cord Mapping to Localize Signal Loss in Spinal Deformity Surgery

Interview of Dr. Lawrence Lenke: Use of Dynamic Spinal Cord Mapping to Localize Signal Loss in Spinal Deformity Surgery

Summary: When signals are lost during surgical correction of complex spinal deformities, one available tool for localizing the site of injury is the dynamic spinal cord mapping technique. This valuable technique has gained popularity largely due to Dr. Lenke’s work in popularizing it for this purpose. In this episode, Dr. Lenke is interviewed about how he uses this technique, what information it provides, and how it influences his surgical strategy.

Richard Vogel, PhD, DABNM
Co-Chair, Section on IONM
Neurological Monitoring Associates, LLC, Milwaukee, WI

Lawrence Lenke, MD
Co-Chair, Section on Spinal Deformity
Columbia University, New York, NY