Intraoperative ultrasound in spinal surgery for surgical tailoring and control - A single center case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) has gained recognition as a valuable imaging modality for enhancing surgical precision in neurosurgical procedures. However, its routine clinical integration in spine surgery remains limited.

Research question

This study aims to elucidate role of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) in spinal surgery and to propose the Spinal Cord Pulsatility Index (SCPI) as a novel, ultrasound-based parameter for evaluating spinal cord decompression.

Material and methods

This retrospective single-center case series included all consecutive patients who underwent spinal surgery with IOUS guidance between June 2024 and January 2025. In a subset of patients undergoing posterior decompression, the SCPI - defined as the ratio between the spinal co

SUBMITTER: Fruh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12718187 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature