Implant equipped for nerve location and method of use

Details Implant equipped for nerve location and method of use Implant equipped for nerve location and method of use

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S076000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07981144

ABSTRACT:
The invention describes a surgical implant that is equipped to provide neurological data during and after implantation. Neurological monitoring ensures accurate insertion of the implant with minimal disturbance of neural structures. The implant includes at least one electrically conductive region that is utilized to determine the distance from and direction to a nerve with respect to the implant.

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