Advancing Nerve Protection and Repair

Papers & Abstracts

Hand & Extremities

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White Papers (6)

Procedure and role for Checkpoint Stimulator in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Measures to reduce neurologic complications of Laterjet procedure using the Checkpoint Stimulator
Intraoperative evaluation of the radial nerve during humeral shaft fracture ORIF
Direct Current Stimulators vs Checkpoint’s BiPhasic Waveform
Radial nerve donor branch selection and transfer to anterior branch of axillary nerve using Checkpoint Stimulator
Intraoperative use of the Checkpoint stimulator to assess tendon transfers

Abstracts (8)

Intraoperative nerve monitoring with a handheld intraoperative biphasic stimulator: Evaluation of use during the latarjet procedure
Axillary nerve monitoring during arthroscopic shoulder stabilization
Injuries of the terminal branches of the infraclavicular brachial plexus
Iatrogenic nerve injuries during shoulder surgery
Peripheral nerve function during shoulder arthroplasty using intraoperative nerve monitoring
Surgical Technique & Anatomic Study of Latissimus Dorsi & Teres Major Transfers
Top five rules to avoid neurovascular injury during total shoulder arthroplasty
A Single Incision Anterior Approach for Transhumeral Amputation Targeted Muscle Reinnervation

Head & Neck

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Reviewing the use of Checkpoint in revision parotidectomy
Reviewing the use of Checkpoint in resection of in-transit melanoma and reconstruction with cheek advancement flap
Protection of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve in mandibular resection using the Checkpoint Stimulator
Protection of the facial nerve in temporomandibular joint reconstruction surgery using the Checkpoint Stimulator
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Localization and Protection in Thyroidectomy
Novel intraoperative technique for predicting post operative recurrent laryngeal nerve function in thyroid surgery
Direct Current Stimulators vs Checkpoint’s BiPhasic Waveform
Protection of the marginal mandibular branch using Checkpoint Stimulator in open reduction and internal fixation of mandible fracture
Checkpoint Head & Neck: clinical justification
Checkpoint Stimulator Use in Melanoma Lymph Node Surgery

Abstracts (22)

Are we getting alarm fatigue from the facial nerve monitor?
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Does Not Reduce the Incidence of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy in Thyroid Reoperations
The role of intraoperative neuromonitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroidectomy
Pitfalls of intraoperative neuromonitoring for predicting postoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve function during thyroidectomy
Improving voice outcomes after thyroid surgery
Examining national outcomes after thyroidectomy with nerve monitoring
What is the learning curve for intraoperative neuromonitoring in thyroid surgery
Intraoperative monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in thyroid surgery
Superior laryngeal nerve identification and preservation in thyroidectomy
Intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring in thyroid surgery
Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in thyroid surgery
Epidemiology of iatrogenic facial nerve injury
The role of intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) in thyroidectomy: Where do we stand today?
Comparing intraoperative neuromonitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerves versus visualization alone during thyroidectomy
Quality of life after neck dissection
Recurrent laryngeal nerve identification and assessment during thyroid surgery
Routine exposure of recurrent laryngeal nerve in thyroid surgery can prevent nerve injury
Assessment of recurrent laryngeal nerve function during thyroid surgery
Facial nerve monitoring during parotidectomy
Advantages of recurrent laryngeal nerve identification in thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy procedures
Loss of signal in recurrent nerve neuromonitoring
Safety and Reliability of a Handheld Stimulator for Neural Monitoring During Thyroid Surgery

Orthopedic, Oncology & Trauma

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Protection of peripheral motor nerves in trauma cases using a Checkpoint Stimulator
Measures to reduce neurologic complications of Laterjet procedure using the Checkpoint Stimulator
Effective use of Checkpoint Nerve Stimulator in the dissection of a peroneal nerve tumor
Evaluation and treatment decision strategies for nerve lesions-in-continuity using the Checkpoint Nerve Stimulator
Direct Current Stimulators vs Checkpoint’s BiPhasic Waveform
Prevention of sciatic nerve palsy in complex total hip arthroplasty using the Checkpoint Nerve Stimulator
Checkpoint Stimulator Use in Melanoma Lymph Node Surgery

Abstracts (8)

Claims, errors & compensation payments in medical malpractice litigation
Evaluation of iatrogenic lesions in 722 surgically treated cases of peripheral nerve trauma
Iatrogenic nerve injury in acetabular fracture surgery: a comparison of monitored and unmonitored procedures
Iatrogenic sciatic nerve injuries at buttock and thigh levels: the Louisiana State University experience review
Malpractice litigation after surgical injury of the spinal accessory nerve: an evidence-based analysis
Medical negligence in orthopaedic surgery: a review of 130 consecutive medical negligence reports
Peripheral nerve injuries in sports
Surgical Technique & Anatomic Study of Latissimus Dorsi & Teres Major Transfers

Plastic Reconstruction

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White Papers (3)

Direct Current Stimulators vs Checkpoint’s BiPhasic Waveform
Checkpoint Stimulator Use in Melanoma Lymph Node Surgery
Intraoperative use of the Checkpoint stimulator to assess tendon transfers

Abstracts (1)

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Combined with a Vascularized Pedicled Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)

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White Papers (3)

Reviewing use of Checkpoint in targeted muscle reinnervation surgery
Direct Current Stimulators vs Checkpoint’s BiPhasic Waveform
Targeted muscle reinnervation for symptomatic neuroma of deep peroneal nerve after below the knee amputation

Abstracts (13)

Targeted muscle reinnervation to improve pain, prosthetic tolerance, and bioprosthetic outcomes in the amputee
Targeted muscle reinnervation treats neuroma and phantom pain in major limb amputees, a randomized clinical trial
Targeted muscle reinnervation: a novel approach to postamputation neuroma pain
The effects of targeted muscle reinnervation on neuromas in a rabbit rectus abdominis flap model
Targeted muscle reinnervation in the upper extremity amputee: a technical roadmap
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation for Prosthesis Optimization and Neuroma Management in the Setting of Transradial Amputation
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Technique in Below-Knee Amputation
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation in the Lower Leg: An Anatomical Study
Preemptive Treatment of Phantom and Residual Limb Pain with Targeted Muscle Reinnervation at the Time of Major Limb Amputation.
A Single Incision Anterior Approach for Transhumeral Amputation Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Combined with a Vascularized Pedicled Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Improves Residual Limb Pain, Phantom Limb Pain, and Limb Function: A Prospective Study of 33 Major Limb Amputees
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation in Oncologic Amputees: Early Experience of a Novel Institutional Protocol

Training

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White Papers (1)

Direct Current Stimulators vs Checkpoint’s BiPhasic Waveform

Abstracts (0)

Featured Paper

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Combined with a Vascularized Pedicled Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface

Valerio I, Schulz SA, West J, Westenberg RF, Eberlin KR. Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Combined with a Vascularized Pedicled Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020;8(3):e2689. Published 2020 Mar 25. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000002689

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* Abstracts provide background information on the incidence and outcomes of peripheral nerve injury during surgery and current clinical practice to reduce these injuries *