System and methods for determining nerve proximity, direction, and pathology during surgery

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8050769
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12434303

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The present invention involves systems and methods for determining nerve proximity, nerve direction, and pathology relative to a surgical instrument based on an identified relationship between neuromuscular responses and the stimulation signal that caused the neuromuscular responses.

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NUVASIVE INC7475 LUSK BLVD SAN DIEGO CA 92121

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Blewett, Jeffrey San Diego, US 32 6386
Farquhar, Allen Portland, US 113 11269
Gharib, James San Diego, US 85 11171
Kaula, Norbert F Arvada, US 54 4285

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