Systems and methods for performing neurophysiologic monitoring during spine surgery
US9066701B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical access system comprising a tissue retraction assembly equipped with two or more electrodes for use in monitoring the status of nearby neural structures, including the localized depth of neural structures relative to one or more components of the tissue retraction assembly. Additional neurological testing may be performed to monitor the health and status of the neural structures during the portions of the surgical procedure in which the tissue retraction assembly is used to maintain the operative corridor.
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