NuVasive NVM5® NERVE MONITORING SYSTEM Core to the NuVasive philosophy of facilitating reproducible outcomes in spine surgery is the procedural integration of neurophysiology and computer-assisted surgery technologies. Learn more Information you need About NVM5 The NVM5 platform is a comprehensive set of intraoperative technologies specifically designed for spine surgery, including multimodality monitoring of the spinal cord and nerves, as well as refinements to the spinal rod-bending technology Bendini®. NVM5 modalities include: Stimulated electromyography (EMG) Free-run EMG Motor evoked potentials (MEP) Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) Computer-assisted surgery applications Capabilities of the NVM5 platform in spine surgery include: Nerve avoidance and navigation Nerve monitoring and instrument navigation Spinal cord monitoring Peripheral sensory nerve monitoring Computer-assisted, rod-bending technology Intraoperative angular assessment tools Why is intraoperative monitoring used in surgery? EMG is the study of the electrical activity of muscles. It is a test used to help assess the health and function of nerves and/or muscles. EMG can be used to help your physician assess proper pedicle screw placement in fusion surgeries to help reduce the chance of nerve impingement, or to aid in assessing nerve proximity and location during surgical approaches. SSEP monitor the posterior part of the spinal cord to help detect signs of sensory changes. It is a test used to help your physician assess changes due to ischemia (lack of blood flow to the spinal cord), mechanical manipulation, or lack of blood supply to the limbs due to positioning during surgery. SSEP is one of the most widely used modalities. MEP monitor the anterior spinal cord, providing information about motor function. MEP can be used to help your physician assess potential damage or injury to the spinal cord due to ischemia, derotation, and other mechanical manipulation. In conjunction with SSEP, it can be used to verify the spinal cord pathway is intact. When do you need NVM5 monitoring? Your physician might determine that intraoperative NVM5 EMG, MEP and/or SSEP monitoring is a good option for you if you require surgery in your cervical, thoracic, or lumbar regions, such as: Lumbar decompression Lumbar interbody fusion from any approach: anterior (ALIF), posterior (PLIF, TLIF), lateral (XLIF®) Lumbar pedicle screw instrumentation Lumbar total disc replacement Cauda equina surgery Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) Cervical total disc replacement Posterior cervical fusion (PCF) Spinal cord tumor resections Scoliosis surgery Thoracic vertebroplasty INFORMATION YOU NEED This web page is designed to inform you about the use of NVM5 nerve monitoring in the course of your surgery. It is not meant to replace any personal conversations that you might wish to have with your physician or other member of your healthcare team. Not all the information here will apply to your individual treatment or its outcome. The information is intended to answer some of your questions and serve as a stimulus for you to ask appropriate questions about the surgery. SOLUTIONS PROCEDURES CONDITIONS RESOURCES ABOUT INVESTOR RELATIONS CAREERS CONTACT 7475 Lusk Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121 USA Toll Free 800-455-1476 Main 858-909-1800 FAX 800-475-9134 info@nuvasive.com facebook instagram twitter linkedin youtube The materials on this website are for your general educational information only. Information you read on this website cannot replace the relationship that you have with your healthcare professional. We do not practice medicine or provide medical services or advice as a part of this website. You should always talk to your healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Cookie Settings Terms & Conditions Privacy ©2021 NuVasive®, Inc. We use cookies to deliver the best browsing experience, personalize content, service targeted advertisements and analyze site traffic. You can find out more or disable specific cookies by clicking “Cookie Settings.” You can withdraw your consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website. Cookie Settings Accept Only Necessary Cookies Accept All Cookies