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Systems and methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments
US8977352B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8977352-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414278862-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Publication date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
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The present invention involves systems and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments, including the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to: (a) determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments employed in accessing a surgical target site; (b) assess the pathology (health or status) of a nerve or nerve root before, during, or after a surgical procedure; and/or (c) assess pedicle integrity before, during or after pedicle screw placement, all in an automated, easy to use, and easy to interpret fashion so as to provide a surgeon-driven system.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system for inserting a spinal implant through a trans-psoas operative corridor to an intervertebral disc, comprising: an elongate inner instrument to advance in a trans-psoas path through bodily tissue toward a lateral aspect of the targeted intervertebral disc of the lumbar spine, the elongate inner instrument being configured to engage an annulus of the targeted intervertebral disc; a set of trans-psoas dilators to dilate the trans-psoas path through t…
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- What does patent US8977352B2 cover?
- The present invention involves systems and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments, including the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to: (a) determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments employed in accessing a surgical target site; (b) assess the pathology (health or status) of a nerve or nerve root before, during, or after a surgical pro…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Nuvasive Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B5/4893. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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