Nerve monitoring

At the Puerto Rico Voice and Swallowing Center, we are committed to providing modern, efficient, and patient-centered care, offering the best treatment options for complex head and neck conditions.

This video explains the vital importance of nerve monitoring during head and neck surgeries. It emphasizes that this region contains multiple essential nerves that control critical functions such as facial movement, tongue movement, shoulder movement (via the spinal accessory nerve), and vocal cord movement (crucial during thyroid surgery).

Active nerve monitoring is essential so that surgeons can actively identify and preserve these structures during the procedure, ensuring that the patient achieves the best possible function and outcome after surgery, while minimizing risks. All patients are encouraged to ask their surgeon if this technique will be used.

Integrating this technology and the most advanced surgical techniques into our processes allows us to remain at the forefront of modern medicine and continue offering accessible, high-quality care.