Abstract: An electrode for use in monitoring MEPs during spinal instrumentation. A thin, flexible strip of insulative material is provided with conductive tracks on both top and bottom surfaces, the top and bottom conductive tracks connecting through respective plated-through holes. The bottom side tracks extend at an oblique angle relative to the top side tracks and are spaced apart so as to provide intimate contact with the surface of the dura against which the electrode is placed during surgical procedures. The top side tracks terminate in a solder pad to which leads for the instrumentation for measuring/detecting MEPs are connected.