Systems and methods for performing neurophysiologic monitoring during spine surgery
US11259737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2505/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A neuromonitoring system utilizes transcutaneous, trans-abdominal nerve root stimulation to monitor the health and status of the motor neural pathways of the lower extremities during the portions of a surgical procedure in which a tissue retraction assembly is used to maintain an operative corridor. A method of monitoring the status of nerve during a spinal surgical procedure delivers a transcutaneous, trans-abdominal stimulation signal to the spine. A determination is made of a stimulation threshold required to elicit a neuromuscular response from the stimulation signal.
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