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System and methods for determining nerve direction to a surgical instrument

US8147421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

NuVasive, Inc. · US

Inventors

Allen Farquhar · Portland, US
James Gharib · San Diego, US
Norbert Kaula · Arvada, US
Jeffrey J. Blewett · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 15, 2005
Grant date	Apr 3, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 21, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B90/04
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System (20) and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments, including the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments (30) employed in accessing a surgical target site.

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