Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Detecting muscle electrical signal
Reexamination Certificate
2004-04-30
2010-02-16
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Detecting muscle electrical signal
C600S554000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07664544
ABSTRACT:
The present invention involves systems and related methods for performing percutaneous pedicle integrity assessments involving the use of neurophysiology.
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Elbanna Jamil
Farquhar Allen
Finley Eric
Gharib James
Kaula Norbert
Foreman Jonathan M
Hindenburg Max
NuVasive, Inc.
Schermerhorn Rory
Spangler Jonathan
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