SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND ASSESSMENTS

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15424492

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The present invention involves systems and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments, including the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to: (a) determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments employed in accessing a surgical target site; (b) assess the pathology (health or status) of a nerve or nerve root before, during, or after a surgical procedure; and/or (c) assess pedicle integrity before, during or after pedicle screw placement, all in an automated, easy to use, and easy to interpret fashion so as to provide a surgeon-driven system.

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NUVASIVE INCSAN DIEGO CA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blewett, Jeffrey J San Diego, US 83 29622
Farquhar, Allen San Diego, US 113 11269
Finley, Eric Poway, US 185 15478
Gharib, James E San Diego, US 58 2424
Kaula, Norbert F Arvada, US 54 4285
Martinelli, Scot Mountain Top, US 125 12013

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