Apparatus and method for measuring a nerve diameter

Details Apparatus and method for measuring a nerve diameter Apparatus and method for measuring a nerve diameter

2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

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07044923

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is generally directed to a nerve measurement apparatus, and to a method for measuring a nerve diameter. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an elongated shaft having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end and the second end being suitably configured to determine a diameter of a nerve. The first end may be further comprised of a pair of opposed prongs aligned with a longitudinal axis of the shaft and spaced apart by a predetermined distance to receive the nerve therebetween. The second end may be further comprised of a flexible self-coiling member having an inner diameter that conforms to the nerve diameter when the member is in a relaxed state.

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