ORTHO
BULLETS
Free CME
Please confirm topic selection

Are you sure you want to trigger topic in your Anconeus AI algorithm?

Please confirm action

You are done for today with this topic.

Would you like to start learning session with this topic items scheduled for future?

Review Question - QID 215569

Spinal Cord Monitoring Electrical Electromyography (triggered) Technique QID: 215569 (OBQ20.158)
In scope icon L 4 E
QID 215569 (Type "215569" in App Search)
Following free-handed instrumentation of pedicle screws in L3-5 during a posterior decompression and spinal fusion in a 49 year old male, clinical stimulation is utilized prior to obtaining radiographs. With the probe in the head of the right sided L3 pedicle screw a reading of 11 milliamps is recorded. What is the most likely explanation of this reading?
Type in at least one full word to see suggestions list