Successful use of electrosurgery in an occipitocervical fusion procedure in a patient with an established cochlear implant: illustrative case
As neurotechnology becomes increasingly prevalent, using innovative safety strategies, including monitoring electromagnetic fields, and adopting refined technologies like the PlasmaBlade will be impactful. These advancements have the potential to improve patient outcomes and ensure safer care for individuals with implanted devices. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25167.
Authors
- Sean Christie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3540-6022)
- Mary K. McIntosh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3065-5932)
- Murray Hong
- David P. Morris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9595-2199)
- Simon Walling
- P. Daniel McNeely (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3802-3039)
Institutions
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/case25167
- Primary Topic
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00