MARTINELLI, SCOT,BLEWETT, JEFFREY,FINLEY, ERIC,KAULA, NORBERT,MILES, PATRICK,ELBANNA, JAMIL,FARQUHAR, ALLEN,GHARIB, JAMES
申请号：
AU2008240341
公开号：
AU2008240341B2
申请日:
2008.10.31
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
The present invention involves systems (20) and related methods for performing percutaneous pedicle integrity assessments involving the use of 5 neurophysiology. The fundamental method steps for performing the percutaneous pedicle integrity assessments include (a) percutaneously introducing an insulation member to a pedicle target site； (b) establishing electrical communication between a stimulation element and an interior of a pedicle screw pilot hole； (c) applying a stimulation signal to the stimulation 10 element； and (d) monitoring to assess whether nerves adjacent the pedicle are innervating as a result of the step of applying the stimulation signal to the stimulation element.
