Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2011-11-08
Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08052688
ABSTRACT:
An electromagnetic pedicle awl utilizes a tightly focused time-varying magnetic flux to create a localized electromotive force (EMF) near the tip of a pedicle awl. The localized EMF creates localized eddy currents in nearby nerves which in turn excite ionic nerve channels, the excitation being detected by an electromyographic recording device. In comparison to the electrically stimulated pedicle awl of the prior art, the electromagnetic pedicle awl only excites nerves directly in front of and directly to the side of the tip. The electromagnetic pedicle awl is comprised of a tapered awl or drill tip in combination with a solid core surrounded by a solenoid. A pulsed electric current source drives the solenoid to create a time-varying magnetic field in the vicinity of the tapered tip. The awl or drill tip may be stationary with respect to the solenoid or it may rotate. The electromagnetic pedicle awl in combination with an EMG detector connected to a patient is very sensitive to the pedicle hole position with respect to adjacent nerves and reduces false placement failure.
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Barrett Thomas C.
Schultz & Associates P.C.
Sevilla Christian
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