Advancing Nerve Protection and Repair

Papers & Abstracts

Hand & Extremities

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White Papers (6)

Protection of peripheral motor nerves in trauma cases using a Checkpoint Stimulator
Procedure and role for Checkpoint Stimulator in reverse shoulder arthroplasty
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
Prevention of sciatic nerve palsy in complex total hip arthroplasty using the Checkpoint Nerve Stimulator
Radial nerve donor branch selection and transfer to anterior branch of axillary nerve using Checkpoint Stimulator

Abstracts (3)

Intraoperative nerve monitoring with a handheld intraoperative biphasic stimulator: Evaluation of use during the latarjet procedure
Injuries of the terminal branches of the infraclavicular brachial plexus
Top five rules to avoid neurovascular injury during total shoulder arthroplasty

Head & Neck

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White Papers (9)

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

Abstracts (23)

Stimulation threshold greatly affects the predictive value of intraoperative nerve monitoring
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
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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White Papers (3)

Measures to reduce neurologic complications of Laterjet procedure using the Checkpoint Stimulator
Intraoperative evaluation of the radial nerve during humeral shaft fracture ORIF
Checkpoint Stimulator Use in Melanoma Lymph Node Surgery

Abstracts (11)

Novel technique for intraoperative sciatic nerve assessment in complex primary total hip arthroplasty: a pilot study
Axillary nerve monitoring during arthroscopic shoulder stabilization
Claims, errors & compensation payments in medical malpractice litigation
Iatrogenic nerve injuries during shoulder surgery
Iatrogenic nerve injury in acetabular fracture surgery
Iatrogenic sciatic nerve injuries at buttock
Malpractice litigation after surgical injury of the spinal accessory nerve
Medical negligence in orthopaedic surgery
Peripheral nerve function during shoulder arthroplasty using intraoperative nerve monitoring
Peripheral nerve injuries in sports
Surgical Technique & Anatomic Study of Latissimus Dorsi & Teres Major Transfers

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)

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White Papers (1)

Reviewing use of Checkpoint in targeted muscle reinnervation surgery

Abstracts (11)

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 Evolution of man and machine—a review of current surgical techniques and cutting technologies after upper extremity amputation
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.
Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) and Amputee Pain, Journal Abstracts

Featured Paper

Safety and Reliability of a Handheld Stimulator for Neural Monitoring During Thyroid Surgery

Bradley R. LawsonDipti KamaniMohamed ShamaNatalia KyriazidisGregory W. Randolph

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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 *