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Neuromonitoring systems and methods for bone fixation or fusion procedures

  • US 10,376,206 B2
  • Filed: 03/30/2016
  • Issued: 08/13/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of inserting an implant into a patient, the method comprising:

  • inserting a guide pin into the patient at a first site;

    delivering a first electrical stimulus through the guide pin while the guide pin is inserted into the patient at the first site;

    monitoring a second site for a first electrophysiological signal after the step of delivering the first electrical stimulus;

    drilling a bore over the guide pin at the first site with a drill bit;

    shaping the bore with a broach; and

    inserting the implant into the bore.

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