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DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING THE SPACE AROUND A NERVE ROOT

  • US 20080312660A1
  • Filed: 06/16/2008
  • Published: 12/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of measuring the size of a compliant region adjacent to a patient'"'"'s nerve root, the method comprising:

  • advancing a guidewire from a first position outside of the patient'"'"'s body, through an intervertebral foramen, and out of the patient'"'"'s body at a second position;

    advancing a measurement device adjacent to a portion of the nerve root, wherein the measurement device is coupled to the guidewire; and

    estimating a size of the compliant region adjacent to the nerve root, based on the advancement of the measurement device.

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