Intraoperative neuromonitoring in endoscopic cervical decompression: a signal–event–response perspective
摘要
Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is widely used to enhance safety in spine surgery, yet its clinical value remains debated. We propose a signal–event–response framework to interpret neuromonitoring alerts, emphasizing the interaction between electrophysiological signals, intraoperative events, and corrective responses. This perspective may help clarify the role of IONM in endoscopic cervical decompression and other minimally invasive spine procedures.