Dorsal column Mapping in intramedullary spine tumor .

During midline myelotomy to approach in intramedullary tumor may cause dorsal column injury. Injury to the dorsal columns can result in dysfunction manifesting numbness, dysesthesias, proprioception changes, and sensory ataxia. Here is an overview of how dorsal column mapping can be performed in intramedullary spine tumor surgery. Preoperative Planning. perioperative Mapping. Responses from Sensory fibers Figure … Continue reading Dorsal column Mapping in intramedullary spine tumor .