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System and methods for performing dynamic pedicle integrity assessments

  • US 20060025703A1
  • Filed: 02/18/2005
  • Published: 02/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for performing pedicle integrity assessments, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) establishing electrical communication between a stimulation element and an interior of a pedicle hole during at least one of pilot hole formation, pilot hole preparation, and pedicle screw introduction;

    (b) applying a stimulation signal to said stimulation element; and

    (c) monitoring to assess whether nerves adjacent said pedicle are innervating as a result of the step of applying said application of stimulation signal to said stimulation element.

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